PPT-The Models of Revelation

A quick overview of Avery Dulles work Similarities of the Models Revelation is Gods free action whereby he communicates saving truth to humankind especially through Jesus Christ as accepted by the apostolic Church. 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be released for a short time.. The Bowl (Vial) Judgments. The Nations Gather at Armageddon. . “And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.” (Revelation 16:1) . In chapter 12 we encounter the dragon (Satan). In chapter 13 we encounter two beasts who do evil for Satan. Revelation Chapter 13. 1 And the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names. 2 And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. 3 I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; 4 they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?" 5 There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who dwell in heaven.. The Millennium. Satan bound. The Satan led rebellion. The great white . throne . judgment. . “. And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years. We have crossed over to a new portion of the book of Revelation.. Chapters 1-11 dealt with the struggles between the Church and Rome. Chapters 12-14 will introduce Christ’s enemies. What is . one. of the most important military principles?. The 144, 000 in Heaven Sing a New Song - 14:1-5. Preaching Angels - 14:6-8. Those who worship the beast are warned - . 14:9-11. The promise and encouragement to . Tribuation. . sainst. - 14:12-13. Revelation Chapter 17. 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, "Come here, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed acts of immorality, and those who dwell on the earth were made drunk with the wine of her immorality." 3 And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness; and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast, full of blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a gold cup full of abominations and of the unclean things of her immorality, 5 and on her forehead a name was written, a mystery, "BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.". Revelation Chapter 1. Revelation 1: 3. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. . Our reason to study Revelation…to be blessed!. Great White Throne Judgment. “And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” (Revelation 22:1) . . “In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, . -Part 1-. The Throne Room of Heaven. Reagan Avery King. 7 . lbs. 4 ounces. 22 inches long. 7/27/2010. Yesterday the Dr. lowered her Nitric Oxide, Oxygen and Ventilator! She has also started receiving milk.. Where did all these horses come from!. Revelation chapter 6. 1 Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, "Come." 2 I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. 1 Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, "Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. 2 "Leave out the court which is outside the temple and do not measure it, for it has been given to the nations; and they will tread under foot the holy city for forty-two months. . Revelation Chapter 5. 1 I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?" 3 And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the book or to look into it. 4 Then I began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it; 5 and one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping; behold, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals.". Outline: Revelation 1:19. Write the things which… . Thou hast seen . Revelation 1. Jesus Christ . Are . Revelation 2-3. 7 Churches. "Perhaps few chapters in scripture afford glimpses into the spirit of the Lord's judgment as do Revelation 2-3. The Lord's appraisal of the members faithfulness, endurance, patience, charity, and service - and their inactivity, cooling of love, tolerance of wickedness, false doctrines, .