Introduction to Revelation

Outline of John’s Revelation

Introduction

Chapter 1

The Title

The Author

The Readers

The Dedication

The Theme

The Occasion

The Outline

Christ and the Churches

Chapters 2 and 3

Ephesus, the Careless Church

Revelation 2:1-7

busy working for the Lord

no sincere love for Christ

Program without passion

great statistics, but drifting away from heart centered on Christ

Smyrna, the Crowned Church

Revelation 2:8-11

no criticism from God

poor and suffering church

easily could have swayed and compromised

Pergamos, the Compromising Church

Revelation 2: 12-17

false doctrine infiltrated the church, claiming it was easy to profess Jesus and still live in sin

under spiritual dictators who promoted themselves, not God

Thyatira, the Corrupted Church

Revelation 2:18-29

out of place in teaching doctrine

led the people into sin

the local church must maintain the proper order

Sardis, the Feeble Church

Revelation 3:1-6

Reputation without life

Best days were behind her

This church had a great name in the past, but no ministry today

a church ready to die, but it can receive new life if it would strengthen what it has

Philadelphia, the Faithful Church

Revelation 3: 7-13

the church before the open door, taking the gospel to the world

holds the Word and honors Christ

Satan is still not far away

there is always the danger of compromise

Laodicea, the Foolish Church

Revelation 3:14-22

Come, Let Us Adore Him

Chapters 4 and 5

The Seals and the Sealed

Chapters 6 and 7

Blow the Trumpets

Chapters 8 and 9

A Time for Testimony

Chapters 10 and 11

The Terrible Trio

Chapters 12 and 13

Voices of Victory

Chapters 14, 15, and 16

Desolation and Destruction

Chapters 17 and 18

The King and His Kingdom

Chapters 19 and 20

All Things New

Chapters 21 and 22

Dangers Found in