The Revelation (Revelation 1:1-3)

I. Intro                                                                                                                                          Big Idea: Revelation shows us what it means to be blessed in Christ.
II. From Jesus                                                                                                                                A. Revelation narrows our focus. Revelation 1:1a
B. Revelation is apocalyptic. Revelation 1:1b
III. The Testimony                                                                                                                          A. Revelation is John’s testimony. Revelation 1:2a
Four main ways to interpret Revelation.
1.  Preterist – The view that John prophesied/described the events of the early church.
2. Futurist – The view that Revelation is only concerned with the end of the world.
3. Historicist – The view that Revelation is a chart of world history.
4. Idealist – The view that principles revealed in this book are for all Christians in all times.
B. God inspired Revelation. Revelation 1:2b
IV. Blessed                                                                                                                                      A. We can learn of Christ in new ways. Revelation 1:3a
B. We can repent. Revelation 1:3b
V. Near                                                                                                                                          A. We’re in the last days. Revelation 1:3b
B. Expand your trust in God’s Word.  2 Timothy 3:16-17

​The Next Step

• What are you looking forward to in our study of Revelation? What concerns you?
• How do you think Revelation was an encouragement to the early church?
• Of the four major ways to read Revelation, which, if any, are you most familiar with?
• Why is it important to remember that God inspired Revelation?
• How can studying Revelation cause us to think about Jesus in differently than perhaps we normally do?
• What’s a way Revelation challenges people to repent or turn to God?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Revelation 1:1-3? 

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