'The Revelation of Jesus Christ'

The book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ contains the details and sequence of what God revealed concerning things to come. As the book of Genesis opened with creation and man having access to the tree of life, so the last book of the Bible concludes with man regaining access to the tree of life and having his intimate relationship with God restored.

One revelation of Jesus Christ that reveals what had previously been concealed, is now to be known, understood, and obeyed. 278 of the 404 verses have references or allusions to the Old Testament - so an understanding of the Old Testament Scriptures is critical to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.

This revelation of Jesus Christ, we are told in the opening verse, was given by God the Father to Jesus Christ and then given to His angel, who then gave it to His bond-servant John, and by him given to his fellow bond-servants to reveal what 'must soon take place.'

To summarize:

1. This book is the capstone and climax of God's revelation to man.
2. God intends for us to understand the book.
3. It is a message to us who are His bond-servants.
4. The apostle John was the writer but not the author. God is the author.
5. Spiritual blessings are promised to those who hear, read and heed the message of the book.
6. We are living on the brink of the fulfillment of all these things.