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The book of Revelation is one of the greatest books of the Bible. It is here
where we are introduced to Christ in all of his fullness, glory, and majesty.
This is the book that completes all of God's promises made to man since the
beginning in Genesis. Therefore, this book of Revelation cannot be read by
itself, but one must study all of other books in the Bible to fully grasp what
is being presented. This is probably the reason why this is the last book of the
Bible, because it fully integrates all which has been written in the Bible.
Rather than provide an exhaustive review of relevant scripture passages,
several line graphs are presented with scriptural references to significant
events. Following the line of "Image of Ages" displays a page which represents
the image of King Nebuchadnezzar, which he dreamt, and Daniel interpreted. This
demonstrates the reign of the gentiles over Israel, and in world affairs. This
reign will end suddenly and catastrophically by a stone cut out of the mountain
without hands, and being hurled against the image. The image is crushed into
dust, to be remembered no more.
Continuing this thread leads to another page that represents the 70 years
prophesied by Daniel as a line graph. Relevant scripture references are cited at
critical events on the graph.
A second link above "Olivet discourse" leads to a page based on the Olivet
Discourse by Christ during his first earthly appearance. As before, relevant
scripture passages are cited, but this is by no means exhaustive. It is left to
the reader to undertake a thorough study on the subject to become familiarized
on the subject.
The third link above leads to a page that is a chronological view of
revelation by chapters is presented. Sometimes, while reading through
Revelation, it may be confusing to understand John's perspective as to what he
is observing. I have listed five areas which are addressed by John: A viewpoint
in the new heaven, a viewpoint from heaven, a viewpoint on Earth, a viewpoint
from Hades, and finally a viewpoint from Hell, or the lake of fire.
The final link above leads to a page that provides a very brief view of the
three methods used to interpret prophecy and the book of Revelations. This site
takes the view that there will be a rapture of the church before the beginning
of the tribulation period. Also, that there will be a 1000 year earthly reign
of Christ on this earth at the conclusion of the tribulation period.
Thank you for taking your time to review this material, and please address
any correspondence the webmaster address if there are questions, critiques, or
dialog.
Yours in Christ
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