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

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

1st Vision (1:110-3:22): John sees by inspiration the glorified Jesus, who sends warm messages of counsel to the seven congregations. 

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

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

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