How do you explain the Book of Revelation?
Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction addressed to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. “Apocalypse” means the revealing of divine mysteries; John is to write down what is revealed (what he sees in his vision) and send it to the seven churches.
What are the three types of revelation?
Types of revelation
- General (or indirect) revelation – called ‘general’ or ‘indirect’ because it is available to everyone.
- Special (or direct) revelation – called ‘direct’ because it is revelation directly to an individual or sometimes a group.
How does the book of Revelations end?
The end of the Book of Revelation sees a new heaven and a new earth coming down and a new Jerusalem being established .
What is an example of revelation?
Revelation is defined as a surprising fact or event that makes you look at things in a new way. An example of a revelation is when your friend who has always had three dogs suddenly reveals he is a cat person. An example of a revelation is when you learn a fact that changes the way you look at the world around you.
What is the importance of revelation?
Revelation is an essential factor in knowing the things of God. The things of God cannot be learned solely by study and reason. Note also that study and reason precede revelation, and the intellect will confirm the revelation.
What is the first stage of Revelation?
In the beginning God makes himself known “After the fall, (God) buoyed them up with the hope of salvation, by promising redemption; and he has never ceased to show his solicitude for the human race. For he wishes to give eternal life to all those who seek salvation by patience in well-doing.”
Why is Revelation so hard to understand?
Because of intricate and unusual symbolic language, the Book of Revelation is hard for modern people to read. They are not used to this kind of literature. Not so for people in the ancient world who would have been more accustomed to the complex nature of apocalyptic literature.