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They believe the Book of Revelation provides insight into the early Eucharist, saying that it is the new Temple worship in the New Heaven and Earth. The idea of the Eucharist as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet is also explored by British Methodist Geoffrey Wainwright in his book Eucharist and Eschatology (Oxford University Press, 1980).
Reading the book of Revelation requires having “ears to hear” (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22). Each sign and symbol contains new insights just waiting for our discovery. Nevertheless, seven distinctive themes emerge from behind the many signs and symbols in Revelation.
Key Themes. The hope of Jesus’ final return. Faithfulness to Jesus throughout one's life. The comfort of Jesus in suffering and persecution. Structure. Revelation can be divided into seven parts. Chapters 1-3 introduces John ’s vision. Chapters 4-5, 6-8a, 8b-11, 12-16, and 17-20 focus on various visions of John.
Revelation 1. Prologue. ( Daniel 12:1–13) 1 This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon a come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
The four approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation are: preterist approach, historicist approach, idealist approach, and futurist approach. Understanding each approach will assist the reader in interpreting the book of Revelation and help the reader interpret books written about Revelation. 1.
New International Version. Prologue. 1 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words ...
Oct 1, 1995 · The Book of Revelation, the Revelation to John, Apocalypse of John, the Revelation from Jesus Christ (from its opening words), the Apocalypse, or Revelation, is the final book of the New Testament.
