Revelation
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The Son of Man
The meaning and importance that Christ referred to himself as the Son of Man throughout his ministry.
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Language and Style
Revelation is written in simple Greek compared to Paul with Semitic influences affecting the style of the writing.
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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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Chapter 1 part 1
Revelation 1 is the prologue for the book and gives connections back to the Old Testament.
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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.
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Method
An introduction to how students are to prepare for the class using only Greek and no commentaries.