1/Study Guide

These are Study Guides to pass out in class. If members of the class are able to answer these questions then they have a firm grasp on the book.

Lesson One, Chapter One

The Revelation of Christ

1. Who is the source, revealer, what was the means of revealing, and for what purpose was Revelation given?

2. Who were the original recipients of the Revelation and what blessings were pronounced on them?

3. List the descriptive expressions of chapter one attributed to Christ and search for their meaning.

4. What is the meaning of the repetitive use of the number 7?

5. Identify the "John" who saw and wrote the vision of Revelation and explain his situation.

6. What time factor is cited for the fulfillment of the contents of this book? (Ch.1:3)

7. List the major doctrinal truths of Christianity affirmed in Chapter One.

8. Define the following words: apocalypse, apocalyptic writings, symbol, prophet, historical context, internal and external evidences, sovereignty.