Scholars Crossing Willmington School of the Bible 2007 What You Need to Know About The Book of Revelation Harold Willmington Liberty University,
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[email protected]. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BOOK OF REVELATION This book is totally centered around the Lamb of God. First we see the witnesses of the Lamb (the seven churches, Rev. 1-3), the worship of the Lamb (for His work in creation and redemption, Rev. 4-5), the wrath of the Lamb (the Great Tribulation, Rev. 6-19), the wonder of the Lamb’s reign (the glorious millennium, Rev. 20), and the wife of the Lamb (the church, Rev. 21-22). BOTTOM LINE INTRODUCTION THE STORY HAS A HAPPY ENDING—THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE ARE MARRIED AND LIVE HAPPILY IN A BEAUTIFUL CITY FOREVER. FACTS REGARDING THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK 1. Who? John. Known as the “beloved Disciple” (John 13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7, 20, 24), and brother of James (Luke 5:10). John was a follower of John the Baptist (John 1:35-37), before being called to become one of Jesus’ twelve apostles (Luke 5:10, 11; Matt.