The Book of Revelation

Revelation Outline

Chapters & Genres

The Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, is the final book of the New Testament. It is the only book of the Bible that is primarily apocalyptic in nature, which means it is a revelation of the end times and the events that will occur leading up to the second coming of Christ. The book is attributed to John the Apostle, who was exiled on the island of Patmos at the time of its writing.

Revelation is a complex and mysterious book that has fascinated and intrigued Christians for centuries. It is filled with vivid imagery, symbolism, and prophecy that has been the subject of much speculation and debate. The book has been interpreted in a variety of ways, with some seeing it as a literal description of future events and others seeing it as a symbolic depiction of spiritual realities.

The book is divided into three main sections. The first section, chapters 1-3, contains letters to seven churches in Asia Minor. These letters address the spiritual condition of each church and offer warnings, encouragement, and exhortation to the believers there. The second section, chapters 4-22, contains the apocalyptic visions of John. These visions depict the events leading up to the second coming of Christ and the establishment of his kingdom on earth. The final section, chapter 22, contains a description of the new heaven and earth that will be created after the final judgment.

The book begins with a prologue in which John identifies himself as the author and describes his vision of the risen Christ. He then addresses the seven churches in Asia Minor, offering words of commendation and correction as needed. In chapter 4, John is caught up into heaven and sees a vision of God on his throne. He describes the creatures and elders that surround the throne and the worship that takes place there.

In chapter 5, John sees a scroll with seven seals that contains the future events of the end times. No one is found worthy to open the scroll except for the Lamb of God, who is able to break the seals and reveal the contents. The opening of the seals unleashes a series of judgments on the earth, including war, famine, and death.

In chapters 6-16, John describes these judgments in detail, including the appearance of four horsemen, the opening of the seven seals, the sounding of seven trumpets, and the pouring out of seven bowls of wrath. Each judgment is more severe than the last, culminating in the battle of Armageddon and the destruction of the world as we know it.

In chapters 17-19, John describes the fall of Babylon, a symbol of the world system that opposes God. He then sees the second coming of Christ and the defeat of the Antichrist and his followers. Christ establishes his kingdom on earth and reigns for a thousand years, known as the Millennium.

In chapters 20-22, John describes the final judgment and the creation of the new heaven and earth. The devil is thrown into the lake of fire, and those who rejected Christ are judged and also thrown into the lake of fire. The new heaven and earth are described as a place of perfect peace and harmony, where God dwells with his people and there is no more pain, sorrow, or death.

The book of Revelation is a challenging and sometimes confusing book, but it contains important truths about God, his plan for the world, and the ultimate destiny of humanity. It reminds us that God is in control of history and that he will one day bring about a new heaven and earth where righteousness will reign. It also challenges us to live holy and faithful lives in anticipation of that day, knowing that our ultimate hope and joy is found in Christ alone.

Revelation 1
REVELATION CH. 1 ASV | REVELATION CH. 1 BBE | REVELATION CH. 1 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 1 KJV | REVELATION CH. 1 WEB | REVELATION CH. 1 YLT | 20
Revelation 2
REVELATION CH. 2 ASV | REVELATION CH. 2 BBE | REVELATION CH. 2 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 2 KJV | REVELATION CH. 2 WEB | REVELATION CH. 2 YLT | 29
Revelation 3
REVELATION CH. 3 ASV | REVELATION CH. 3 BBE | REVELATION CH. 3 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 3 KJV | REVELATION CH. 3 WEB | REVELATION CH. 3 YLT | 22
Revelation 4
REVELATION CH. 4 ASV | REVELATION CH. 4 BBE | REVELATION CH. 4 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 4 KJV | REVELATION CH. 4 WEB | REVELATION CH. 4 YLT | 11
Revelation 5
REVELATION CH. 5 ASV | REVELATION CH. 5 BBE | REVELATION CH. 5 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 5 KJV | REVELATION CH. 5 WEB | REVELATION CH. 5 YLT | 14
Revelation 6
REVELATION CH. 6 ASV | REVELATION CH. 6 BBE | REVELATION CH. 6 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 6 KJV | REVELATION CH. 6 WEB | REVELATION CH. 6 YLT | 17
Revelation 7
REVELATION CH. 7 ASV | REVELATION CH. 7 BBE | REVELATION CH. 7 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 7 KJV | REVELATION CH. 7 WEB | REVELATION CH. 7 YLT | 17
Revelation 8
REVELATION CH. 8 ASV | REVELATION CH. 8 BBE | REVELATION CH. 8 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 8 KJV | REVELATION CH. 8 WEB | REVELATION CH. 8 YLT | 13
Revelation 9
REVELATION CH. 9 ASV | REVELATION CH. 9 BBE | REVELATION CH. 9 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 9 KJV | REVELATION CH. 9 WEB | REVELATION CH. 9 YLT | 21
Revelation 10
REVELATION CH. 10 ASV | REVELATION CH. 10 BBE | REVELATION CH. 10 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 10 KJV | REVELATION CH. 10 WEB | REVELATION CH. 10 YLT | 11
Revelation 11
REVELATION CH. 11 ASV | REVELATION CH. 11 BBE | REVELATION CH. 11 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 11 KJV | REVELATION CH. 11 WEB | REVELATION CH. 11 YLT | 19
Revelation 12
REVELATION CH. 12 ASV | REVELATION CH. 12 BBE | REVELATION CH. 12 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 12 KJV | REVELATION CH. 12 WEB | REVELATION CH. 12 YLT | 17
Revelation 13
REVELATION CH. 13 ASV | REVELATION CH. 13 BBE | REVELATION CH. 13 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 13 KJV | REVELATION CH. 13 WEB | REVELATION CH. 13 YLT | 18
Revelation 14
REVELATION CH. 14 ASV | REVELATION CH. 14 BBE | REVELATION CH. 14 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 14 KJV | REVELATION CH. 14 WEB | REVELATION CH. 14 YLT | 20
Revelation 15
REVELATION CH. 15 ASV | REVELATION CH. 15 BBE | REVELATION CH. 15 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 15 KJV | REVELATION CH. 15 WEB | REVELATION CH. 15 YLT | 8
Revelation 16
REVELATION CH. 16 ASV | REVELATION CH. 16 BBE | REVELATION CH. 16 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 16 KJV | REVELATION CH. 16 WEB | REVELATION CH. 16 YLT | 21
Revelation 17
REVELATION CH. 17 ASV | REVELATION CH. 17 BBE | REVELATION CH. 17 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 17 KJV | REVELATION CH. 17 WEB | REVELATION CH. 17 YLT | 18
Revelation 18
REVELATION CH. 18 ASV | REVELATION CH. 18 BBE | REVELATION CH. 18 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 18 KJV | REVELATION CH. 18 WEB | REVELATION CH. 18 YLT | 24
Revelation 19
REVELATION CH. 19 ASV | REVELATION CH. 19 BBE | REVELATION CH. 19 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 19 KJV | REVELATION CH. 19 WEB | REVELATION CH. 19 YLT | 21
Revelation 20
REVELATION CH. 20 ASV | REVELATION CH. 20 BBE | REVELATION CH. 20 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 20 KJV | REVELATION CH. 20 WEB | REVELATION CH. 20 YLT | 15
Revelation 21
REVELATION CH. 21 ASV | REVELATION CH. 21 BBE | REVELATION CH. 21 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 21 KJV | REVELATION CH. 21 WEB | REVELATION CH. 21 YLT | 27
Revelation 22
REVELATION CH. 22 ASV | REVELATION CH. 22 BBE | REVELATION CH. 22 DARBY | REVELATION CH. 22 KJV | REVELATION CH. 22 WEB | REVELATION CH. 22 YLT | 21