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22/08/2022
Revelation 1:12 – 20 ESV
Thesis Statement
The majestic vision of the divine manifestation of Jesus Christ in Revelation 1:12–20 emphasizes
his dominance, authority, and eternal nature as the Alpha and the Omega, strengthening
believers’ faith and inspiring them to persevere in the face of difficulties and adversity. However,
The main problem with this passage is interpreting the symbolism and understanding the broader
message behind John’s vision.
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Historical Background
a. Authorship and Recipients
b. Date of Writing
c. Provenance of Revelation
III. Context
a. Literary
b. Historical
c. Cultural and Social
IV. Exegesis of Revelation 1:12 – 20
a. The seven golden lampstands (v. 12)
i. Revelation’s use of the number seven and its significance
ii. Interpretation of the lampstands as the seven churches
b. “One like a son of man.” (v. 13)
i. Description and importance of certain visionary aspects
ii. Relation to the book of Daniel and Old Testament prophecies
c. Christ’s Role as the Divine Judge (v. 16)
i. The two-edged sword in Christ’s mouth (v. 16)
1. The sword’s symbolic meaning as a sign of judgment
2. Connection to the Word of God and its authority
ii. Christ’s role in holding the keys of death and Hades (v. 18)
1. Interpretation of Christ’s power over death and the life after death
2. Consequences for Christians and their faith in Christ
d. The Comfort for Believers (v. 17 – 18)
i. The message to the seven churches (v. 18)
1. Understanding the importance of each church message individually
2. Application and relevance for modern Christians
ii. Assurance of Christ’s victory and sovereignty (v. 17 – 18)
1. Encouragement for believers facing persecution or hardships
2. The assurance of salvation and everlasting life in Christ
V. Conclusion
Bibliography
Bauckham, Richard. The Climax of Prophecy Studies on the Book of Revelation. London: T & T Clark,
2005.
Beal, Timothy K. (Timothy Kandler). The Book of Revelation: a Biography. Princeton, New Jersey:
Princeton University Press, 2018.
Blackwell, Ben C., John Goodrich, and Jason Maston, eds. Reading Revelation in Context: John’s
Apocalypse and Second Temple Judaism. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019.
Koester, Craig R. Revelation: a New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. New Haven: Yale
University Press, 2014.
Metzger, Bruce M. Breaking the Code Revised Edition: Understanding the Book of Revelation. Nashville:
Abingdon Press, 2019.
Swindoll, Charles R. Insights on Revelation. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2014.
Tabb, Brian J. All Things New: Revelation as Canonical Capstone. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press,
2019.
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