THE APOCALYPSE AND THE TEMPLE CODE

THE APOCALYPSE CODE AND THE HEAVENLY TEMPLE

The book of Revelation is called the Apocalypse , or in Greek the Apokalupsis , meaning the uncovering of what is hidden .

Why don’t more people study Revelation or ministers preach from it? Some believe:

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The symbolism is too confusing The message is too negative The prophecy has already occurred

A. The book of Revelation is interpreted 5 different ways:

1. The Preterist interpretation – end-time prophetic events were fulfilled in the 1 st century

2. The Historical interpretation – events were fulfilled from the 1 st century to the return of Christ

3. The Allegorical interpretation – the book is an allegory, symbolizing battles between good and evil

4. The A-millennial interpretation – the book represents seven phases of church history

5. The Futuristic interpretation – events from chapters 4 to 22 deal with the tribulation

After decades of studying the Bible, I view chapters 4 to 22 as futuristic .

B. All Bible prophecy is primarily addressed to one of four groups:

The Message to

The Person(s)

The References in Revelation

1. Individuals

the pastors

Revelation chapters 2 and 3 Revelation chapters 7 and 12 Revelation chapters 8, 9, 15, 16 Revelation chapters 2 and 3

2. Israel the Nation the Jewish people

3. Gentile Nations

the judgments

4. The Church

the seven churches

The Apocalypse reveals God ’s blessings/judgments for the Church, Israel, and Gentile nations.

C. Definition of Important Terms

Biblical Prophet:

A Biblical prophet is a God-called man who, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, could foresee into the future, often through dreams or visions, and relate them through inspired utterances.

Biblical Prophecy:

Biblical prophecy is the writings of holy men of God, as recorded in the Scriptures, which predict events, often thousands of years before they come to pass.

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