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2
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- Also called the Apocalypse – book of the end times
- Written by the Apostle John
- Written 90-100 AD
- Written while John was on the Island of Patmos
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- Book was written during a time of crisis for the Christian Church
- Christians were being persecuted by the Roman Empire
- It theme is one of repentance, of standing up to evil, and enduring to
the end
- It also speaks of judgment and the reward that awaits the faithful
- Speaks of God’s great patience while he awaits our return
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- Probably the most symbolic book in the Bible
- Heavy use of number symbolism
- Much uses of numbers – 7, 10, 12, 666, 144,000
- Use of the symbol of the Lamb to symbolize Christ
- Describes the Heavenly throne room and the Heavenly Liturgy that is
always in progress
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5
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- Speaks of the end of time
- The ultimate victory of God over evil
- Speaks of the battle against evil as one that God has already won
- The return of humanity to paradise
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