Revelation prelim

According to the unit introduction, which parable in the gospels gives a good overview of the basic message of Revelation?

•  The parable of the sower (Mk 4:1-9) 

• The parable of the prodigal son (Lk 15:11-32)

• The parable of the lost sheep (Lk 15:3-7) 

• The parable of the minas (Lk 19:11-27)

According to the course author, which of the following is the theme of Revelation?

• Getting back to the garden of Eden  

• God has a plan so we should trust it

• Good will eventually triumph over evil 

• Satan and his rebellion will not go unpunished

God identifies Himself as the first and last letters of the alphabet in both Isaiah 44:6 and in Revelation chapter one.  

• True 

• False

To the one who reads and obeys its message, what does the book of Revelation promise?

 

• Blessing 

• Rapture 

•  Protection

• Sealing

When John gives the outline for Revelation in 1:19 as including what you saw, what is, and what will be, what chapters are included in the designation what is?

• Chapters one and twenty-two  

• Chapters two and three

• Chapters four through twenty

•  Chapters twenty-one and twenty-two

The apostle John shares in the persecution the churches suffer.

•  True 

• False

Which of the following does John not share with his fellow believers?

• Endurance 

•  Christ's millennial reign 

• Current residence in Asia (Asia Minor)

•   Suffering

Which of the following is not a commendation given to the church at Ephesus?

    

• Their disciplining of evil men

• Their good works

• Their patient endurance

• Their steadfast love

The Greek word qlipsis is translated to describe the best way to make myrrh fragrant. What is that process?

• To burn it

• To crush it

• To add water to it

• To mix it with frankincense

In Pergamum, Jesus promises a new name to the one who overcomes. What does that symbolize?

 

• Greater capacity to enjoy the future blessings of the kingdom 

• Special blessing and privilege 

• Special recognition by the Lord that others will not recognize 

• The need to daily feed upon His life in the Word for daily sustenance