Four Horsemen at the Gallop! - The Framework of the Book of Revelation

The Framework of the Book of Revelation

  Having progressed thus far in our discussion of the book of Revelation, we being to see more clearly the book's framework.  After its rousing introduction (Revelation 1:1-9) Revelation can be viewed as divided  into 16 versions as follows:

1ST Version (1:10-3:22): John sees by inspiration the glorified Jesus, who sends warm messages of counsel to the seven congregations.

2ND Vision (4:1-5:14): A magnificent view of the heavenly throne of Jehovah God.  This One hands a scroll to the Lamb.

3RD Vision  ( 6:1-17): Breaking open the first six seals of the scroll, the Lamb progressively reveals a composite vision of events due to happen in the Lord's day.  The four horsemen of Apocalypse ride forth, God's  martyred slaves receive white robes, and the great day of wrath is described.

4TH (7:1-17): Angels hold back the winds of destruction until the 144,000 of spiritual Israel are sealed. A  great crowd out of all nations attribute salvation to God and Christ and are gathered for survival through the great tribulation. 

5TH Vision ( 8:1-9:21): At the opening of the seventh seal, there are seven trumpet blasts, the first six of which comprise the fifth vision.  These six trumpet blasts herald expression of Jehovah's judgment on mankind.  The fifth  and sixth trumpets also introduce the first and second woes.

6TH Vision ( 10:1-11:19): A strong angel gives John a little scroll, the temple is measured, and we learn the experiences  of  two witnesses. It climaxes with the blowing of the seventh trumpet, which heralds the third woe for God's enemies-the incoming Kingdom of Jehovah and of his Christ. 

7TH Vision (12:1-17): This describes the birth of the Kingdom, resulting in Michael's hurling the serpent, Satan, down to the earth. 

8TH Vision ( 13:1-18): The powerful wild beast comes out of the sea, and the beast with two horns like a lamb urges mankind to worship it.

Next time: Four Horsemen at the Gallop! - Conclusion of The Framework of the Book of Revelation

From the Book of Revelation