QUESTIONS and ANSWERS:
Ch. 1
1. Why would we be blessed by reading this book? (v.3)
A. Because it is all about Christ
B. Because it provided encouragement to those who were suffering
2. What are the “seven spirits”? (v.4)
A. Fullness of the Holy Spirit (or)
B. Angels
3. What is the “alpha and omega”? (v.8)
A. The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet
B. Symbolize eternity
4. What is the divine outline of the book? (v.19)
A. Things which you saw – Jesus Christ (ch.1)
B. Things which are – seven churches (ch.2-3)
C. Things after this – future events (ch.4-22)
5. Who are these “angels”? (v.20)
A. They could be angelic beings
B. They could be pastors
1) Jesus writes to each angel, not to each church
Ch.2
1. Did Jesus say the Ephesians would lose their salvation? (v.5)
A. No, they would lose their witness as a church
2. What is the second death? (v.11)
A. The first death is the separation of our bodies from our souls/spirits
B. The second death is the separation of our souls/spirits from God
3. What is the hidden manna and white stone? (v.17)
A. Both symbolic of rewards in heaven
B. Hidden manna probably refers to the banquet in heaven
C. White stones could symbolize victory in heaven
4. Will the church go through the Tribulation? (v.22)
A. This is not symbolizing the future
B. This symbolizes reaping what we sow – sow to the flesh, reap corruption
Ch.3
1. Is Jesus a created being? (v.14)
A. No, this means Jesus began creation (He is the Creator)
B. Jesus has all the attributes, names, and characteristics of God in other places
2. Does Jesus want us to be spiritually dead? (v.15-16)
A. Cool and hot does not symbolize our “spiritually temperature”
B. To be cool means to be a refreshment
C. To be hot means to be soothing
D. Lukewarm serves no purpose
3. Does Jesus knock on the hearts of unbelievers? (v.20)
A. Not in this verse (this verse is often taken out of context for evangelism)
B. The Holy Spirit does the work of speaking to an unbelievers heart (John 14)
Ch.4
1. Is this the start of future events? (v.1)
A. Yes, it is the same Greek word for “after this” found in 1:19
B. Chapters 4-22 are future events
2. Who are the 24 elders? (v.4)
A. Angels (though “angel” and “elder” never go together)
B. Representatives of Israel and Church (12 and 12)
C. Some other created being
3. Who are the 4 living creatures? (v.6)
A. Special type of angel
B. Possibly cherubim (Ezekiel 1:5,10, 10:14)
Ch.5
1. What is written in the scroll? (v.1):
A. We are never told
B. Could be the title deed to Earth (man -> Satan -> Christ)
C. Could be the judgments and victories found in Revelation 6-19
D. Could be God’s final plan for redemption (only Christ could loose it)
2. Will Jesus keep His scars in heaven? (v.6)
A. It seems like it
B. Jesus will keep His scars from the cross for all eternity as a continual reminder to us of His great work and love for mankind
3. Is this talking about the church? (v.9-10)
A. Textus Receptus manuscripts include “us”
B. Alexandrian manuscripts do not, instead add “people” and “them”
C. Depending on the translation, it could refer to the church or angels talking about the future church
D. It seems like it would be the church because they are never mentioned on Earth again after chapters 2-3
Ch.6
1. Is this Jesus Christ? (v.2)
A. No, because judgments follow
B. Christ is clearly named when He returns after the judgments (ch.19)
2. What did the black horse do to Earth? (v.6)
A. He caused a loaf of bread to cost a day’s wage
B. He allowed the rich to get richer (oil and wine), depleting the middle class
3. How many people die in the fourth seal? (v.8)
A. Right now, that would kill almost 2 billion people
B. Death would happen through war, famine, disease, and wild animals
4. Is this talking about the church? (v.9)
A. No, because the church will be raptured (Daniel, 1 Thess. 4, 1 Cor. 15)
B. This is talking about people who come to Christ during the Tribulation and are immediately martyred for their faith
5. How can a lamb be wrathful? (v.16)
A. We mistakenly think of Jesus as a gentle lamb
B. He is also Holy and Righteous and will judge and avenge all wickedness
Ch.7
1. What is the job of the 144,000? (v.4)
A. We are not told
B. They are not 144,000 Billy Graham like evangelists
C. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes (14:4-5)
2. Is this the church? (v.9)
A. It could be, since John couldn’t number them
B. They came out of the Tribulation (v.14)
C. They could be the Tribulation saints of the fifth seal (6:9-11); (7:16-17)
Ch.8
1. Does this mean there will be no women in heaven at this time? (v.1)
A. Yes
2. What is the purpose of the seventh seal?
A. There is no specific judgments attached to it, like the first six
B. It seems to initiate the trumpet judgments (8:6)
3. Are the first four trumpet judgments cosmic? (v.7-12)
A. Yes, they all seem to affect the sun, moon, and stars
Ch.9
1. Who is this “star”? (v.1)
A. It could be Satan (12:9)
B. It could be a demon (7:11)
C. It could be an angel of God (20:1)
2. Are these real locusts? (v.3)
A. No, because they came up from the “bottomless pit,” a spiritual place
B. No, because their description is not from this world (9:7-10)
3. Will people commit suicide during the Tribulation? (v.6)
A. Apparently not
B. Mankind will try, but will be unsuccessful
C. God wants to give them the judgment they deserve (9:20-21)
4. Is this 200 million troop army human? (v.16):
A. It doesn’t seem like it, it seems like they are demons (9:17-19)
B. If it was human, it would have to come from the East, like China or India
C. If it was human, these “horses” being descripted are tanks, atomic weapons, etc
5. Why will people not repent? (v.20)
A. Because they don’t want to give up their sins
B. Ultimately, people reject Christ because they refuse to give up their wicked lifestyle (John 3:17-21)
Ch. 10
1. Is this mighty angel Jesus Christ? (v.1)
A. If it was, it would be because his description is similar to Jesus’ in chapter 1 (1:13-16)
B. If it wasn’t, it would be because he swears by God (10:5), and you only swear to whoever is greater than you (Hebrews 6:13)
2. What did the seven thunders say? (v.4)
A. We are not told
B. It seems like God likes to remind us every so often that He is God and we are not, there are things that will always be a mystery to us, because we are man
3. What is the mystery of God? (v.7)
A. The mystery of God is the completion of God’s plan for mankind and Israel
B. It started with the prophets of God and ends with the millennium and new heavens and new earth
4. What is contained in this little book? (v.8)
A. We are not told exactly
B. It seems as though it is the words that God wants to speak through John
C. It is a symbolism of John’s prophetic ministry (v.11)
5. Why is it bitter and sweet? (v.9)
A. Because the words of God are both bitter (2 Tim. 3:12) and sweet (Heb. 13:5)
B. Because its bitter when listeners refuse a prophecy, but sweet when they do
Ch.11
1. What temple is this? (v.1)
A. It seems to be the third temple that is built by the Antichrist during the Tribulation
2. What does 42 months and 1260 days represent? (v.2-3)
A. They both represent 3 ½ years
B. The tribulation period is two 3 ½ years, one of peace, one of judgment
3. Who are the two witnesses? (v.3)
A. Could be Elijah and Enoch (Heb. 9:27)
B. Could be Moses and Elijah (9:5-6; Ex. 7:7-11; James 5:17; Matt. 17:3)
C. Could be Moses and Enoch (Deut. 34:5-7; Gen. 5:24)
D. Elijah seems to have to show up (Mal. 4:5)
4. Who is this beast? (v.7)
A. Could be the Antichrist (13:11-17)
B. Could be a demon (9:1)
C. Could be Satan (9:11)
5. What did the seventh trumpet sounding do? (v.15)
A. It does not seem to have a judgment attached to it
B. It causes those in heaven to worship (11:15-18)
C. It seems to initiate the seven bowel judgments (16:1)
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