Revelations
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Chapter Two 8-17
The church at Pergamum is warned about ungodly actions and told to stand firm in the face of coming persecution.
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Chapter One Part 2
The finish of the prologue and John’s view of Christ in his glory in heaven.
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Chapter Two 1-7
The seven letters were sent to the churches in Asia Minor and out to all the other churches.
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Chapter 1 part 1
Revelation 1 is the prologue for the book and gives connections back to the Old Testament.
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How to Interpret
The thought pattern on which Revelations is written is a spiral view not a linear view of events.
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The Relationship to the Bible
Although Revelation does not quote from other parts of the Bible it uses Old Testament imagery to connect it to the promise of God.
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Prolegomena
Revelation is about persecution, punishment and encouragement for Christians as we live in the End times.
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The Purpose of Revelation
Suffering is in response to God’s Law and all will suffer Christian and unchristian alike.