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Revelation
Revelation
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04/25/2006

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What is the old name for Revelation?
Definition
Apocalypse
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Who wrote Revelation?
Definition
John, a follower of John the Apostle
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Why is the writer of revelation on Patmos?
Definition
He is a prisoner for being a Christian?
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What kind of Literature is Revelation?
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Apocalyptic
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Why is Revelation so hard to understand?
Definition
It is highly symbolic and allegorical. Many of the symbols do not hold meaning for us.
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What things are used as images?
Definition
numbers, colors, metals and garments
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During what time period was Apocalypitc literature most popular in Jewish culture?
Definition
200 bc - 200 ad
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What prompted people to write Apocalyptic literature?
Definition
a time of great crisis
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What Old testament books are also Apocalyptic literature?
Definition
Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah
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What crisis propmpted John to write this book?
Definition
a harsh persecution of the Chruch during the reign of the Emperor Domitian.
Term
What is the date for the writing of this book?
Definition
96 ad
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What is the purpose of the book of Revelation?
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to exhort believers to stand firm in the face of persecution and await the fulfillment of God's promise.
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? scroll
Definition
God’s plan for the world
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? lamb
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Jesus
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? Dragon
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Devil
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? Woman
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Mary
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? seals
Definition
plagues
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? 7
Definition
completeness, perfection, wholeness
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? 12
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Tribes of Israel or Apostles
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? 6
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imperfection
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? 666
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Emperor Nero
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What does this symbol in Revelation mean? 1000
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a great number, too many to count, infinity
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Why does John use symbols instead of just coming out and saying what he wants to?
Definition
If the Romans found the book, they would not be able to interpret it. It keeps the truth of it hidden from those who are not initiated into Christianity.
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