In this final session we consider the identity and reality of the New Jerusalem as the bride of the lamb. In the last words of the book, Jesus admonishes all to come to Him to be saved from the terrible reality of being separated from the life and light of God forever.

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The last thing to deal with before the creation of the New Heavens and the New Earth is the judgment and banishment of the unrighteous. In the Great White Throne judgment God brings the judgment of this present Heavens and Earth to an end. We also see the coming of the New Heavens and Earth where God will dwell with His people and they shall be with Him.

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This week we consider the most controversial section of the whole book of Revelation. Chapter 20 reveals that Jesus will reign on the earth for 1000 years - but what does this mean? We consider the different views on the Millennium (the 1000 years) and discuss the significance of this passage in light of biblical theology.

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This week we finally arrive at the return of the King. We consider the reality of Christ's return to earth to destroy His enemies in order to establish His kingdom. We also consider the nature of the Bride of Christ and the guests who are invited to celebrate the wedding feast of the Lamb.

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In chapter 18, we see those who have become rich and powerful by power of Babylon - the adulterous and idolatrous world spirit that has deceived and murdered since the rebellion of Adam - mourn her downfall. Although they mourn her sudden demise from a distance, their end is in sight as well.

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This week we consider chapter 17 and the identity of the Great Prostitute - Babylon. Ever since the rebellion and fall of Adam and the entrance of sin into the world, there has been a "spirit" of idolatry and addiction that has been moving to deceive and entice humanity away from the worship of the One True God. This Great Prostitute is the world spirit of Babylon. Incarnated first in the plains of Shinar at the Tower of Babel, then growing into the empire of Babylon this world dominating spirit of empire is one which always stands opposed to the Kingdom of God. In John's day, the spirit of Babylon was incarnated in the Roman Empire and its Imperial Cult. In the final days, Babylon will be the adulterous and idolatrous world religion that Antichrist uses to seduce and deceive the whole world to worship him as god.

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In chapters 15 and 16, we see the preparation and the pouring out of the final seven bowls of God's wrath. At the very end of the reign of the Beast, God pours out the final cataclysmic judgments that lead to and culminate in the return of Christ. At last the prayers of the saints and martyrs are answered as God righteously gives the Beast and his followers exactly what they desire and deserve.

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In chapter 14, we see the beginning of the end. Jesus is seen on Mt. Zion with His heavenly army and three angels are sent out to proclaim a final warning to the whole Earth that God's judgment is imminent and anyone who takes the mark of the Beast will be lost forever. The time for the great reaping has come; some will be gathered for eternal rest, the others for eternal torment.

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This week we work through chapter 13 and the rising of the Beasts from the sea and the Earth. Once Satan, the Great Dragon, is cast down to earth, he raises the Beast from the sea which will be both a world empire and a man - the man of sin, the son of destruction, the Antichrist. Through the deception of the second Beast from the earth - the False Prophet - all the earth will worship the Dragon and his world empire in the time just before the return of the King.

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This week we work through chapter 12 which reveals the larger picture of the great spiritual war that is going on here on our planet. The Devil, the great Dragon, is bent on destroying Israel yet God conintually intervenes to rescue her from the Enemy's attacks. Understanding that the Enemy's main goal is to destory the Nation of the Promises - Israel- is the key to understanding what is going on in human history.

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This week we consider the identity and ministry of the Two Witnesses in the final half of the Great Tribulation. While the Beast is unleashing his fury upon earth, the Witnesses are proclaiming the final word of judgment and warning.

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This week we consider John's vision of the powerful angel and the little scroll. As we move closer to the end of this age of human history things begin to move quickly as God sets the pieces in place to bring about the end and the summing up of all things in Christ.

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This week we consider the blowing of the Seven Trumpets. As the judgment of God escalates, the natural world is partially destroyed and the demonic forces of the Abyss are released upon the Earth; but this is not yet the end.

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This week we see the Lamb breaking the first six seals, the sealing of the 144,000, and the vision of the innumerable multitude in Heaven. As the Lamb sets the final events of human history in motion, we are reminded that God prepares His people for what is to come and even in the worst of times His grace is not exhausted.

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As the throne room scene in Heaven unfolds, The One on the Throne reveals the Scroll of Destiny. Who is worthy to open the Scroll? Just when all hope is lost, the Lamb that was slain - the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David - comes to take the Scroll and bring human history to a close. The only response that is proper is praise.

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This week we consider John's vision of the Heavenly Court and the Heavenly throne room in chapter 5. As God's people face persecution on Earth, John and the churches are given a powerful vision of the One who sees all and is still in control moving things toward His good and glorious conclusion.

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This week we look at the last two letters to Philadelphia and Laodicea. Jesus praises the persecuted Philadelphian church for their steadfastness but rebukes the Laodiceans for their self-suffciency that has lead to ther uselessness. These letters are particularly sobering for our times when there are many of us who desire success more than significance.

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How would Jesus address a church that is producing many good works, but tolerates false theology? How would Jesus address a church that is so proud of its past accomplishments that it is not living in the present? In this session we will explore both of these issues in the Letters to Thyatira and Sardis

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This week we hear the letters to Smyrna and Pergamum. Just how far does Jesus expect us to follow Him? What does Jesus despise? Jesus knows the predicament of His people because He has suffered for them and is suffering with them. As He speaks a word of encouragment to those who persevere in faith, He also speaks a word of rebuke for those who compromise the faith.

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We begin our tour of the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches by discussing their form and methods of interpretation. These letters must first be understood in their cultural context then we can move to ask the question, "How are these letters relevant to us now?" The first letter to the church at Ephesus is just as powerful today as the Lord of the Church calls His people to add to their good theology compassionate love.

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This week we close out our exposition of chapter 1 by unpacking the vision of Christ glorified. Revelation presents us with the awesome picture of Christ the Victorious Warrior, not Christ the Suffering Lamb. Just as Isaiah before Him, John is given a powerful vision of Christ as both the Suffering Servant and the Conquering King.

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We continue this week by observing the greeting and first vision of Christ in this book. John's first vision is very simple: "Look! He is coming.... this will absoltuely take place!" John gets his audience's attention by relaying a greeting from the One who is, who was and is coming.

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We begin our expositional study of Revelation by placing the book in its historical and cultural setting. The Seven Churches of Asia Minor were being faced with persecution by the Roman Empire. Meanwhile, John, exiled on the island of Patmos, receives messages and visions from Jesus Christ that are meant to challenge, rebuke and encourage these churches. As these early believers are faced with the oppression of the empire, they are also reminded of the reality that their Savior is also the Lord and God of all creation and everything will be set right by Him.

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