Intro to Revelation

What is the book called?

• The Revelation of John

• The Revelation of Jesus Christ

• The Revelation of the Triubulation

• The Second Coming of Christ

Who is the author of this book (Rev. 1:1-2)

• Nero

• Jesus

• John

• Peter

What is the meaning of the greek word (apokalupsis) translated "revelation?"

• An uncovering, an unveiling

• destruction

• to revel in something

• the return of Jesus

What style of literature is the book of Revelation

• An epistle

• romantic

• Apocalyptic literature

• Transcendental

What are some of the typical features of such literature?

• short

• long

• highly symbolic, depicting conflict between good and evil

• warrior-king ideas

What is important to know to properly interpret the book?

• the historical context

• the spiritual context

• the symbolic context

• the author's name

Check the four major views of interpreting the book

• the preterist

• the historical

• the historicist

• the futurist

• the idealist

Which dates are usually suggested for the book?

• AD 64-68

• AD 95-96

• AD 101-103

• AD 5-8

What is the purpose of the book?

• to reveal things that must shortly come to pass

• to reveal things that will occur sometime but not shortly