Revelation of John
New Testament • Book #66
John's apocalyptic vision of the end times and ultimate victory.
"This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,"
— Revelation of John 1:1
About the Book of Revelation of John
Revelation is the Bible's grand finale — a vision given to John on the island of Patmos. Through vivid and often symbolic imagery, it reveals the ultimate triumph of God over evil, the return of Christ, the final judgment, and the new heaven and new earth. Despite its complexity, the message is clear: God wins, evil is defeated, and those who persevere in faith will dwell with Him forever.
Background
- Author
- John
- Date Written
- ~95 AD
- Genre
- Apocalyptic / Prophecy
Key Themes in Revelation of John
- ▸The ultimate victory of God
- ▸The return of Christ
- ▸Judgment and justice
- ▸Perseverance through tribulation
- ▸The new creation
Famous Verses from Revelation of John
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.”
— Revelation 21:4
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
— Revelation 3:20
“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
— Revelation 22:13
“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”
— Revelation 1:8
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away.”
— Revelation 21:1
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
— Revelation 22:20
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