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Revelation• Context–Prophetic message–Written by John in exile–To seven churches in Asia Minor
Revelation• Schools of interpretation–Preterist–Futurist–Historicist–Idealist–Eclecticist
Revelation• Apocalyptic literature–Don’t try to understand everything–Take symbolism seriously; not literally–Consider historical context–Look for the main points
Revelation• Significant themes and theology–Jesus is present and active in the church–God is sovereign; Jesus is King–Jesus wins–So do we
Revelation• What you need to know–Jesus is present and active in the church–God is sovereign; Jesus is King–Jesus wins–So can you