Quick Recap of Book of Revelation

The 7 main symbols

1) Dragon: Satan

2) First Beast: Antichrist

3) Another Beast: False Prophet

4) Seven Heads: 7 empires from history that persecuted Israel
(Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, revived Roman Empire)

5) Ten Horns: represents a 10-nation confederation that serves the Antichrist

6) Harlot Babylon: worldwide demonically religious and economic system

7) Woman with the Male-child (Jesus): faithful remnant of Israel throughout history

STRUCTURE OF REVELATION: 4 PARTS

Rev. 1 Pt. 1 John’s CALLING to prophesy about the End-Times
Rev. 2-3 Pt. 2 Jesus gave 7 LETTERS
Rev. 4-5 Pt. 3 Jesus takes the SCROLL
Rev. 6-22 Pt. 4 Jesus’ BATTLE PLAN

5 Chronological Sections: what happens to Antichrist’s followers(seals; trumpets; bowls)

5 Angelic Explanations: what happens to God’s people (Jesus helps; Antichrist persecutes)

Rev. 6 Chronological section #1: SEAL JUDGMENTS
Rev. 7 Angelic Explanation #1: PROTECTION from judgments and falling away
Rev. 8-9 Chronological section #2: TRUMPET JUDGMENTS against Antichrist
Rev. 10-11 Angelic Explanation #2: DIRECTION by increase of prophetic ministry
Rev. 11:15-19 Chronological section #3: SECOND COMING PROCESSION
Rev. 12-14 Angelic Explanation #3: CONFRONTATION against saints by Antichrist
Rev. 15-16 Chronological section #4: BOWL JUDGMENTS destroy infrastructures Rev. 17-18 Angelic Explanation #4: SEDUCTION of Babylon’s evil religion
Rev. 19-20 Chronological section #5: TRIUMPHAL ENTRY (Rev. 19:11-21:8)
Rev. 21-22 Angelic Explanation #5: RESTORATION of all things (Rev. 21:9-22:5)