In Chronological Order ?

Remember chapter 1, verse 19. Write the things which thou has seen and the things which are and the things which shall be hereafter.That text presented three tenses and informed us thatThe Book of Revelation:IS WRITTEN IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER >The past.>The present- chapters two and three (The history of the seven churches to the present time); >The future- chapters 4 - 22 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 1----- refers to the unveiling or RevelationChapter2---- letters to seven literal local churches.........Seven actual letters to seven actual churches.Situated in seven different cities.Second they are letters to seven individuals within the seven churches.In all ages.....The Lord calls them to repentance and zealousness.Chapter 3---- The fifth letter, written to the local church in Sardis, is also from the Saviour, for Christs has the seven stars in His right hand in Chapter 1 verse 16. Again the Saviour begins by commending Sardis for her works.Chapter 4---- begins prophetical future.Chapter 5----- Here is an important statement to consider; Bible chapters and verses came into existence 500 years ago ... They are not inspired, but greatly assist one in the finding texts. Sometimes, however, they break the continuity of a study.Such is the case at this point because John continues describing the heavenly scene, there should not have been a break between chapters 4 and 5.Chapter 6----- begins introducing the Tribulation hour upon earth, A word of explanation is in order concerning the placement of signs.Some sincere Christians say, “Matthew 24:14 states that the gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in al the world for a witness unto all nations and then shall the end come.Since thee are some tribes who have not yet heard, Jesus Christ cannot return. Such people have their signs in the wrong place, because the Rapture is a sign less.Timeless even....Lots investigate their statement.What relationship exists between the Rapture and prophetic sign?None. Are you shocked?The Rapture is only and evacuation of believes before the great judgment of the Tribulation hour. It is a meeting in the in the heavenlies and not Christs return to the earth.Since His first coming was to earth, His second coming must also be to earth.The Rapture.... then is not a coming to earth but a meeting in the clouds.Seven years later we are to return with Him, and all the signs point to this coming when he returns earth.Watch the simplicity of this next statement unfold ............take two Bibles and place them side by side.Open one to the Book of Revelation, Chapter 6, where the signs begin. Then open the other to Matthew 24.or Mark 13 or Luke 17 or Luke 21...Compare the signs in theses chapters with those found in the book of RevelationThe inescapable conclusion?They are identical!The texts are practically the same.The Church is raptured in chapter 4, verse 1 and believers are presented by the twenty four elders in verses 10 and 11 are placing crowns at the Saviors feet before the signs and judgments of Tribulation hour begin in Chapters 6 – 18.Chapter 7----- the seventh seal is discussed in chapter 8 ... however before we get there, God has a parenthesis for us in this chapter.Chapter 7 may be divided into two portions dealing with two groups – verses 1 through 8 the 144,000 Israelites and verses 9 through 17- the multitudinous Gentiles.This chapter also portrays God as compassionate......Merciful and Loving.Chapter 8------ We now witness the opening of the seventh seal. This seal includes the seven trumpet judgments. They are now sooo terrified that as they are opened all the heavenly hosts become silent.Chapter 9----- Contains the lengthy portion of Scripture covering trumpet judgments five an six.Chapter 10----- we again discover a parenthesis similar to the one n chapter 7. Between the sixth and seventh h seal judgments.There was a lull before the storm.Now we experience a break between the sixth and the seventh trumpet blasts.The study of this parenthetical period continues through chapter 11 verse 14.Chapter 11----- deals with the spiritual life of Israel while chapter 12 describes her persecution.Since one needs a place for communication with God, we see that a Temple has been erected.Chapter 12----- As noted previously, chapters 12 through 19 constitute a rerun of the Tribulation hours as presented in chapters 6 through 11. Thus, at this point we come once again to the middle of the Tribulation – and to the worst wave of anti Semitism the word has ever observed. This is truly what Jeremiah had in mind in chapter 30 verse 7, when he said, Alas! For that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even The time of Jacob’s trouble. Jacob as one discovers in Romans 11; 26 is Israel.A number of great signs and occurrences are witnessed in this chapter each having to do with the horrendous judgment that is enveloping the earth.Including the persecution regarding directed against IsraelThese include a great wonder (verser1), a great red dragon (verse 3), great wrath (verse 12) and two wings of a great eagle (verse 14).Chapter 13------ This chapter introduces us to two beasts. The first one, commonly known as the Antichrist is unveiled in verses 1 through 10, while the second beast, known as the false prophet, is revealed in verses 11 through 18. The first beast political; the second is religious.Both however, are energized by the power of Satan,thus constitute an unholy trinity – the devil, the Antichrist, and the false prophet.Remember, Satan is two villains, in his final attempt to wreak havoc upon earth. Knowing that he has but a short time left, he makes an all out move to usurp Gods position and authority through his two allies – the beasts of this chapter.***Chapter 14----- deals with the seven visions each complete in itself. They are *NOT ***presented......in a chronological sequence...... of events.....but rather ***panoramically.......... with details following later.*** Let me illustrate this point the pronouncement of doom upon Babylon for instance is ***uttered in verses 8............ However....the details are presented..... Chapter 16, verses ***17- 21. (Ok back on track)Chapter 15------ is a preparatory portion of Scripture.Its eight verses serve as an introduction to the seven vial or bowl judgments. Described in chapter 16. Chapter 16-------The information presented in the following twenty- one verses should cause all men to examine their relationship with the Almighty God.The events we are about to observe are both awesome ad terrifying in fact the only consolation for the believer is that he will not be present when the forthcoming scenario actually takes place. The final seven judgments of the Tribulation hour are about to begin.Chapter 17------and 18 form another parenthesis.They are expositions of two verses previously discussed. Chapter 17 explains Revelation 14:8 and chapter 18 expounds Revelation 19:19. In Revelation 14:8 we read, and there followed another angel, saying Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.Likewise in chapter 16 just concluded, we learned that great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. (Verse19) As we already know the Babylon of Chapter 14 is a religious system,Whereas the Babylon of chapter 16 is political. The chapter before us, then, is the story of the rise and fall of the ecumenical world church, while chapter 18 describes the destruction of a political system. Here begins our investigation of chapter 17 system. The investigation of chapter 17 and its prophetic implications, historically.Chapter 18------ In the next twenty four verses. We witness the destruction of political Babylon. This Babylon is different from the one just discussed. Chapter 17 concerned religious Babylon, whereas chapter 18 pictures political or commercial Babylon.Religious Babylon was called ...mystery Babylon... but commercial Babylon is referred to as... Babylon the great... Religious Babylon was presented as a woman or a mother, while commercial Babylon is portrayed as a city – a great city a might city and eventually a burning city. Reglious Babylon was situated on seven hills, whereas political Babylon is visible from the *seas (see verse 17, 18 and 21). Religious Babylon was destroyed by the kings of he earth (17:16) but political Babylon will be destroyed by horrendous judgments from the hand of God. When religious Babylon was destroyed he kings rejoiced. When poetical Babylon is demolished, however, the kings and merchants of he earth lament and weep for her (18:9, 15). Chapter 19------ is exhilarating because it begins with a heavenly host singing an Alleluia chorus, and this is a Hebrew word meaning “praise Jehovah” or “praise the Lord.” This chapter contains the only mention of the term in the New Testament and we will find it four different times. Chapter 20 ------ introduces us to the most beautiful peaceful and rewarding age this world will ever know- the Millennium, or the one thousand year reign of the Lord Jesus Christ as KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.He will sit on the throne of David in Jerusalem, ad the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace, Of the increase of his government an peace there shall be no end. (Isaiah 9:6, 7)Chapters 21------- The final two chapters of the Book of Revelation present the Glorious Future which awaits every believer of all dispensations and ages. The eternal state of both the saved and lost is described in the first eight verses of this chapter. In addition verses 9 through 27 present a Glowing Description of the New Jerusalem. The view is Absolutely Breathtaking....Chapter 22------ This closing chapter of the Book of Revelation continues our thrilling “sightseeing tour” of the New Jerusalem....and reaffirms the fact that only those who possess the righteousness of Christ are granted admittance and residence.God BlessLove123