Biblical The Theological Process Exegesis The process of seeking to determine the correct meaning out of a particular passage of Scripture. Biblical theology The study of scriptural revelation based on the historical framework presented in the Bible. Systematic theology A study that answers the question, “What does the whole Bible teach us today about
Biblical All Three Persons of the Trinity Vitally Related to Truth Father “What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, ‘That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged’” (Rom. 3:3–4). “For
Biblical Key Themes in Revelation 1. Through his sacrificial death, Jesus Christ has conquered Satan, the accuser, and has ransomed people from every nation to become a kingdom of priests, gladly serving in God’s presence. 1:5, 18; 5:5–10; 12:1–11 2. Jesus Christ is present among his churches on earth
Biblical God and Jesus Are Alpha and Omega God is the Alpha and the Omega (1:8; 21:6) God is the beginning and the end (21:6) Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega (22:13; cf. 2:8; 22:13) Jesus is the beginning and the end (22:13; cf. 2:8; 22:13)
Biblical Enemies of the Church (Revelation 13–19) Enemy Method of Attack The beast intimidating violence The false prophet deceptive heresy The prostitute beguiling affluence
Biblical The Seven Bowls of Wrath (16:2–21) The Unrestrained, Comprehensive Expression of God’s Wrath Bowl Area Affected Reference Result Bowl 1 earth 16:2 sores on the beast’s worshipers Bowl 2 sea 16:3 blood and death Bowl 3 rivers and springs 16:4–7 blood to drink Bowl 4 sun 16:8–9 burning
Biblical The Seven Benedictions Blessed is the one who reads aloud, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy 1:3 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 14:13 Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on 16:15 Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage
Biblical Satanic Imitations of God’s Reality God’s Reality Satanic Imitation the real Trinity (Father, Son [Lamb], Spirit) 1:4–5 the false trinity (dragon, beast, false prophet) 16:13; 20:10 Lamb standing, as though it had been slain 5:6 many-headed beast with mortal wound healed 13:3 sealing of the saints 7:2–
Biblical Four Series of Seven Messages or Visions Seven Letters to Churches chs. 2–3 Seven Seals on a Scroll 5:1–8:1 Seven Trumpets 8:2–11:19 Seven Bowls of Wrath chs. 15–16
Biblical The Seven Trumpets of 8:7–11:19 Restrained judgments from heaven are sent in response to the saints’ prayers. Trumpet Reference Result Trumpet 1 8:7 hail, fire, and blood cast on land—one-third burned Trumpet 2 8:8–9 burning mountain cast into sea—one-third bloodied Trumpet 3 8:10–11 burning stars fall on rivers
Biblical Progressively Increasing Destruction Progressively Increasing Destruction 6:8 Seals Death and Hades given authority over one fourth of the earth 8:7–12 Trumpets one third of all affected 16:3 Bowls every living creature
Biblical Doxologies to God and the Lamb Ascription To God/One on the Throne To the Lamb Dominion 1:6 Thanksgiving 4:9; 7:12 Honor 4:9, 11; 5:13; 7:12 5:12, 13 Glory 4:9, 11; 5:13; 7:12; 19:1b 1:6; 5:12, 13 Worth 4:11 5:9, 12
Biblical Promises to Overcomers The following images depict ways in which God will be God to those who conquer (cf. Rev. 21:7). Promise What Will Happen Fulfillment 2:7 will eat from the tree of life 22:2 2:11 will not be hurt by the second death 20:6; 21:7–8
Biblical Christ’s Edict-letters to His Seven Churches Church Reference Description of Christ Commendation Rebuke Solution Consequence of Disobedience Promise for Conquerors Ephesus 2:1–7 holds the seven stars in his right hand; walks among the seven golden lampstands doctrinal vigilance and endurance loss of first love remember, repent, and do the works done at first removal
Biblical Key Themes in Jude 1. Christians need to defend the doctrines of the faith. 3 2. False teachers may be identified by their immoral character. 4, 8, 10, 12–13, 16, 18–19 3. God will judge false teachers. 4, 5–7, 11, 14–15 4. Saints must persevere to be saved. 17–23
Biblical Jude’s Application of Prophecies and Events Jude often refers to prophecies or events and then applies them to the false teachers with the word “these,” thereby showing how these past events and prophecies are to be understood. Reference Past event Application to false teachers Reference vv. 5–7 Judgment on Israel, angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah
Biblical Key Themes in 3 John 1. The support of traveling Christian workers is noble and needful. 5–8 2. Church discipline can be necessary for healthy ministry to flourish. 9–10 3. The integrity of faith is proven by actions. 11
Biblical Key Themes in 2 John 1. The truth of Jesus Christ is eternal. 2 2. Christian love and compliance with God’s commandments are inseparable. 6 3. False teaching about Christ abounds. 7 4. Purveyors of false teaching have to be identified and left to their own devices, not welcomed and supported by upholders of
Biblical Key Themes in 1 John 1. The one eternal God became incarnate in his Son, Jesus the Christ, who is “the true God and eternal life.” 1:1–3; 4:2; 5:20 2. All humans are sinful, but Christians have joyful fellowship with the Father, with the Son, and with each other through repentance
Biblical Equivalent Expressions for the “Last Days” The “last days” (the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6:2) have already come but the “last day” (the day of salvation and wrath, 1 Thess. 5:1–11) has not yet arrived. The following are equivalent expressions for the “last days” (the period of time between Jesus’ death and
