20 Revelation Survey, Chapters 1-8

REVELATION SURVEY, CHAPTERS 1-8

SUMMARY: From John's first vision of Christ in His glory, to the announcement of coming woes upon the earth, the Revelation is clear in its exaltation of Christ, and in its call to repentance and a life of faith in Him.

I. INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS, 1-4.
II. CHAPTER 6: THE SEALS BEGIN TO BE OPENED.
A. Seals 1-4: Four Horses and their Riders.
B. Seal 5: The Cry of the Departed Saints, 6:9-11.
C. Seal 6: The Terror of a Trembling World, 6:12-17.

III. CHAPTER 7: COMFORT FOR THE SAINTS.
A. Protection for the Saints on Earth, vv. 4-8.
B. Comfort for the Saints in Heaven, vv. 9-17.

IV. CHAPTER 8: THE OPENING OF THE SEVENTH SEAL.
A. The first Four Trumpets, vv. 6-12.
B. Interpreting the Plagues.
C. Announcement of the final Trumpets: “Three Woes.”