Introduction Christians disagree over how to interpret Revelation 20 and some Christians hold very, very strong views about how this chapter should be interpreted. In particular, Christians disagree over how to interpret the thousand years which John mentions in several places. Before going any further, let me summarise the passage briefly. So, in this, John's … Continue reading Revelation 20(01–03) →

Introduction Back in chapter 12 we first met the Dragon, who symbolised the Devil. And we saw how the Devil tried to destroy the Lord Jesus; and when he was prevented from doing so, he turned his rage on the church. Then, in chapter 13, we met the Beast from the sea who symbolises the … Continue reading Revelation 19(11–21) →

Introduction The last time we read about the seven bowls of God's wrath which were poured out on the wicked. And those seven bowls represent the temporal punishments which the Lord sends on the wicked every day; and they culminate in the great Day of Judgment to come, when the Lord will come with flashes … Continue reading Revelation 17(01)–19(10) →

Introduction I've been saying it several times now, but after the seven seals, we had the seven trumpets. And after the seven trumpets, we had the seven signs. And now, after the seven signs, we come to the seven bowls of God's wrath. The seven seals were about all the woes and troubles which happen … Continue reading Revelation 15(05)–16(21) →

Introduction After the seven seals and the seven trumpets and before the seven bowls we have the seven signs. The seven seals were about all the woes and troubles which happen in the world in these, the last days, while we wait for the coming of the Lord and that great and terrible Day of … Continue reading Revelation 14(14)–15(04) →

Introduction After the seven seals in chapters 6 and 7, and the seven trumpets in chapters 8 and 9, and before the seven bowls in chapter 16, we have the seven signs in chapters 12 to 15. The first sign which John saw was the conflict between the dragon and the woman and her children. … Continue reading Revelation 14(01–13) →

Introduction When we were studying chapter 12 I suggested that, after the seven seals and the seven trumpets, we now have seven signs in chapters 12 to 15. The first sign, which appeared in chapter 12, was of the conflict between the dragon and the woman and her children. And we saw that the dragon … Continue reading Revelation 13 →

Introduction We began to look at chapter 12 the last time when I suggested that -- after the seven seals and the seven trumpets -- we now have seven signs in chapters 12 to 15. So, first of all, here in chapter 12, there's the conflict between the dragon and the woman and her offspring; … Continue reading Revelation 12(07–17) →

Introduction So far in the book of Revelation we had the opening chapter where John saw the Risen and Exalted Lord Jesus Christ, walking among seven golden lampstands; and since the seven golden lampstands represent the church, it was a picture of how the Lord Jesus is watching over his people at all times. And … Continue reading Revelation 12(01–06) →

Introduction Back in chapter 5, we heard about the scroll with seven seals which was in the hands of the Lord God Almighty. And John watched as six of the seven seals were opened; and various woes and troubles were sent on the world as each seal was opened. And then there was a delay … Continue reading Revelation 11(15–19) →