Revelation• Context–Prophetic message–Written by John in exile–To seven churches in Asia Minor

Revelation• Schools of interpretation–Preterist–Futurist–Historicist–Idealist–Eclecticist

Revelation• Apocalyptic literature–Don’t try to understand everything–Take symbolism seriously; not literally–Consider historical context–Look for the main points

Revelation• Significant themes and theology–Jesus is present and active in the church–God is sovereign; Jesus is King–Jesus wins–So do we

Revelation• What you need to know–Jesus is present and active in the church–God is sovereign; Jesus is King–Jesus wins–So can you