03 Discerning Revelation, 3: Aids to Interpretation

Series Spiritual Themes of Revelation

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APPROACHING THE REVELATION WITH DISCERNMENT
PART 3: AIDS TO INTERPRETATION
TEXT: Revelation 1:1-3

SUMMARY: Two aids to interpreting Revelation, recapitulation and progression, can help us better understand and make proper use of the Book.

I. REVELATION IS A CYCLE (“RECAPITULATION”).
A. A Repetition (recapitulation) of major themes.
B. A Repetition or Recapitulation of the Time Frame.

II. REVELATION IS A PROGRESSION.
A. In terms of General, Christian Experience.
B. Towards the final sections of the Book.

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