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Expatory Study Of Revelation

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The practical application and benefits for today's average Christian while being led in an expository study of Revelation is great. Knowledge of the early church, an understanding of heaven, the time of tribulation and the ultimate peace and hope of heaven are waiting for those that study this book.

First, the church will knowledge of what happened to the early churches. The first three chapters of Revelation give those of us who are believers a clear picture of what can happen to churches and the people in them when they stay true to God's Word and when we do not. A detailed study of the seven churches in Revelation will provide great resources to churches today. As John MacArthur says, "Believers must obey the truths found in each letter, since the seven churches represent the types of churches that have existed throughout history." A thorough teaching on these …show more content…

When studying the vision of John that deals with heaven, we get our most detailed look at the reality of the heavenly realm. For instance, Heaven is a world of brilliant light, refracting and shining as through jewels and crystal in a manner beyond our ability to describe or imagine ( Revelation 21:10–11, 18).1 During the sermon series, the study of chapters 4, 5, 21 and 22 will give those in the church a beautiful and powerful picture of heaven.

There is an incredible benefit for the people of our churches to understanding of the tribulation and end times. The book of Revelation provides the most detailed look into the future in all of Scripture, unveiling the future history of the world, with the return of Christ and His glorious kingdom.2 The best way to understand the teachings of Revelation on end times is a literal understanding. So, preaching a literal understanding of this section will give a very clear picture to the church of how the rapture, tribulation, millennium, and final judgment function in God's plan of

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