Revelation: The Christ of Communication

Key Text: Revelation 1:1-8

Key Theme: He is the God who reveals His will to His people.

Join us for our introductory week to our new series on Revelation.

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The Beginning Of The End: The Lion and The Lamb

All stories have a beginning, and almost all have an end. Redemption’s Story is one of the few that will continue into eternity. This study of Revelation closes out our 8 year series by pointing forward to the end of this age and the beginning of the next. It is a celebration of the victory of the Lamb, a highlight of eternity that encompasses the great story of redemption and sees it complete, as sin and death are ultimately done away with—and not content with the bruising they received at the Cross, God will crush with finality his enemies. Redemption’s Story consummates with the eternal worship of the redeeming love of God, shown in perfection through Jesus Christ, at the foot of throne.

For those wanting to meet with others to study this book in partnership with the preaching schedule, a ‘suggested study passage’ is included below. A number of good study methods are out there, but a great one can be found at the RANSOM site here (a printable version can be downloaded at the bottom of the linked page).

Outline and Notes

The following outline is taken from the Holman Reference series, ‘Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Revelation’, by Daniel L. Akin

Week One — Introduction: The Christ of Communication

• Key Passage: 1:1-8

• Key Theme: He is the God who reveals his will to his people

• Suggested Study Passage: Revelation 1:1-8

Week Two — Vision 1: The Christ of the churches

• Key Passage: 1:9—3:22

• Key Theme: He is the God who rebukes and refreshes his churches

• Suggested Study Passage: Revelation 1:9-20

Week Three — Vision 2: The Christ of the cosmos

• Key Passage: 4:1—16:21

• Key Theme: He is the God who reclaims the earth for his kingdom

• Suggested Study Passage: Revelation 4:1—5:14

Week Four — Vision 3: The Christ of Conquest

• Key Passage: 17:1—21:8

• Key Theme: He is the God who repays the ungodly for their sin

• Suggested Study Passage: Revelation 19:1-21

Week Five — Vision 4: The Christ of Consummation

• Key Passage: 21:9—22:5

• Key Theme: He is the God who reigns for all eternity

• Suggested Study Passage: Revelation 21:9-27

Week Six — Conclusion: The Christ of challenge

• Key Passage: 22:6-21

• Key Theme: He is the God who requests all to come to him

• Suggested Study Passage: Revelation 22:6-21