Coffee Shop Conversations (Atlanta) - The Book of Revelation

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Join Atlanta's Own Interactive Bible Study for Young Professionals as we discuss The Book of Revelation and The End Times.

7:00PM each and every Thursday

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867 Peachtree St NE

Atlanta, GA

From Revelation Unplugged;

Revelation 1:1-3(NLT) - This is a revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, who faithfully reported everything he saw. This is his report of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near.

The Book of Revelation is a prophecy to The Church. It is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Unlike any other, it comes with a specific blessing. Hence, if you read it aloud, listen to it and obey what it says, the blessing of Revelation will be yours.

It was revealed to me by a very knowledgeable teacher during a Bible class that Revelation is both chronological and parenthetical. Chronological references are arranged in the order of occurrence while parenthetical references are included as explanations or illustrations of certain key events. Therefore, everything doesn’t necessarily take place in the sequence that it is written.

In addition, these specific references were identified as parenthetical; Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 10:1-11:13, Revelation 12:1-14:20, Revelation 17:1-19:10 and Revelation 21:9-22:5. As a result, since these references were written to enhance our understanding of this book, if they are removed, everything else should be in order. Here is a summary of events in chronological order:

1. Message to The Churches - Revelation 1:3 to 3:22

2. Worship in Heaven - Revelation 4:1-11

3. The First Six Seals - Revelation 5:1 to 6:17

4. The Seventh Seal -

• The First Six Trumpets - Revelation 8:1 to 9:21
• The Seventh Trumpet (The Resurrection) - Revelation 11:14 - 19
• The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath - Revelation 15:1 to 16:21
• Armageddon - Revelation 19:11 to 20:3

5. The Millennium - Revelation 20:1-6

6. Satanic Rebellion - Revelation 20:7-10

7. The Great White Throne Judgment - Revelation 20:11-15

8. A New Heaven and Earth - Revelation 21:1-8

Revelation 22:18-19(NLT) - And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.

The Book of Revelation is also the only book of The Bible that comes with a curse. Anything added to or taken away from the truth of this book will incur the wrath of God. In fact, removing parts of this book is enough for the violator to lose his place in heaven. Therefore, I don’t take my responsibility lightly. I gladly accept the challenge and even though the risk is great, the rewards are worth it. If you’re ready, I’ll borrow this line from my father; “Read at the risk of being transformed!”