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Revelation

The Book of Revelation

Revelation pulls back the curtain on history and heaven to unveil the risen, reigning Christ to churches under pressure. Through dazzling visions — the Lamb who was slain, scrolls and seals, trumpets and bowls, a dragon and beasts, Babylon fallen and a Bride adorned — it assures the persecuted that the Lamb has already conquered. It is not first a coded timeline of modern events but a pastoral unveiling for real first-century churches, summoning them to overcome — to resist idolatry and endure faithfully because the throne belongs to God and the Lamb. History climbs toward a glorious finale: Babylon falls, evil is judged, and God comes down to dwell with His people in a new heaven and a new earth, every tear wiped away. The book ends with Christ's promise, 'I am coming soon,' and the church's reply, 'Come, Lord Jesus.'

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John

c. AD 6–100 (writings c. AD 85–95) · Galilean fisherman · son of thunder · the disciple Jesus loved · apostle of love

Written by the Apostle John around AD 90-95, while exiled on the island of Patmos under Roman pressure (traditionally linked to the reign of Domitian).

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