Vocabulary
What does the word forsake mean?
To have turned away, left behind, or completely forgotton someone or something.
Who is John?
John was a disciple of Jesus. He describes himself as the one Jesus loved. He was banished to the island of Patmos by the Roman government. Jesus gave him the book of Revelation to write.
What does Alpha and Omega mean?
The beginning and the end. In the Greek alphabet, in which the New Testament was written, alpha is the first letter and omega is the last. In the Book of Revelation , God says, “I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last,” meaning that God remains from the beginning to the end of time.
Quote John 3:16
What is the purpose of my life?
My purpose is to know God, love Him, enjoy Him, and glorify Him.
What does it mean to be omniscient?
all knowing
Who are the 7 stars?
The 7 “messengers” of Revelation 1. They are the pastors or bishops of the seven churches
Jesus because he conquered death. The Greek word for “firstborn” that John uses is prōtotokos, a word that literally refers to birth order—the first child born. This is a concept of great significance in the Old Testament, where the firstborn son inherited his father’s place as head of the family, receiving the father’s blessing and a double portion of the inheritance.
Quote Revelation 2:7
"Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
What is the Trinity?
The Trinity is God in three persons. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They have always existed in a loving relationship as ONE.
What does the word persevere mean?
To keep going without giving up even in difficult times.
Who are the 7 Lampstands in Revelation 1?
The seven churches in Asia.
Who is the faithful witness and why?
John describes Jesus Christ as "the faithful witness," because He is the truthful, reliable source of what is recorded in this revelation.
Quote Revelation 1:8
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’”
What is the Bible?
The Bible is God's truth, taught in words by the Holy Spirit to His prophets and apostles. The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of both the Old and New Testaments to write down God's eternal plan. The Bible is totally true and without error.
What does repent mean?
to be sorry for sin, ask god for HIs forgiveness, then turn away from sin to do what pleases God
Who are the servants? Are you a servant?
The Greek word translated "servant" means a slave. Just as a slave in ancient times did whatever his master told him to do, so John obeyed whatever God instructed him to do. In this case, God trusted John to communicate the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Why is Jesus called the ruler of the kings of the earth?
He holds the highest seat of power; He possesses dominion over all; and His Kingdom will never cease. Other kings and governments will come and go, but Jesus' Kingdom is everlasting and supersedes all others.
Quote Revelation 1:3
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”
Who is God?
God is the creator and holds everyone and everything together. He is holy and does not change. He has no beginning and no end. He is perfect in love, goodness, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him.
What does the word Revelation mean?
The word "revelation" comes from the Greek word apokalypsis, which means to remove a veil so that something can be seen.
Who is the loud voice like a trumpet in Revelation 1?
It's a sound like a trumpet, but it doesn't come from an instrument. In John's vision, it's the voice of the Lord Himself, instantly commanding the apostle's full attention and drowning out any other noise. The sound is unmistakable—the risen, glorified Lord Jesus Christ is speaking.
Jesus-Son of Man is a title of humanity.
2 Peter 1:21
“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Faith is forsaking all other of means of saving our souls and believing the Gospel taught in Scripture.One must believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died on the cross to pay for our sin, and that He was buried and rose again on the third day to give us eternal life. Evidence of faith is seen by the way a person lives.