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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
© 2008 Bristol Works, Inc. Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. www.rose-publishing.com This page may be reproduced for classroom use only, not for resale.
The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
© 2008 Bristol
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
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Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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Beasts, the two (continued) The second beast: This creature rises from the earth with horns like a lamb and a voice like a dragon—in other words, a satanic parody of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Some interpreters understand this creature as a literal leader who will encourage people to worship the first beast. Others view the second beast as a symbol of any religion in any time period that focuses worshipers on anything other than Jesus Christ.
Final judgment
The event described in Revelation 20:11–15, when God resurrects all people, judges them from the great white throne, and delivers them to their eternal destinies.
The Mark of the beast (Indication of a person’s allegiance to the teachings of the antichrist (Rev. 13:16–17). The people of God receive a similar mark, indicating their allegiance to Jesus (Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1; 22:4). Some biblical students believe that the mark of the beast will be an actual mark, required by the antichrist. (Between the Old and New Testaments, some Jews were forced to be branded with the symbol of the god Dionysius.)
Witnesses: The Two beings described in Revelation 11:1–14 who speak the truth about God before being killed and then resurrected.
1. Some persons believe that these two witnesses are two people who will appear during the tribulation, near the end of time.
2. Others view them as two biblical prophets—perhaps Moses and Elijah—that have been resurrected for the purpose of proclaiming God’s truth during the tribulation.
3. Other interpreters see the two witnesses as symbols of the Law and the Prophets— both of these testified about Jesus and yet, this testimony was rejected, even to the point of killing those that appealed to this testimony (for example, Stephen in Acts 7). If so, the “resurrection” of the two witnesses would point to a time of final vindication, a point at which God demonstrates that the Law and Prophets did indeed testify about Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Revelation
Terms in the Book of Revelation
666 Number of the beast, spelled out in Revelation 13:18 as six hundred sixty-six. Greek and Hebrew didn’t have a written system of numbers. Instead, they would either spell out the number, or they would write out the number using the letters in the alphabet. For example, the first letter of the alphabet might represent the number one, and so on.
144,000 Group of believers who endure the great tribulation (Revelation 7:14). Some believe that these persons are literally 144,000 Jewish persons—12,000 from each tribe—who embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord (see Revelation 7:4–9).
Abomination of desolation An event that desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and is a signal to Jesus’ followers that soon Jerusalem will be ruined. Mentioned in Matthew 24:15, it may refer to the destruction of the temple in AD 70 by the Romans, or Roman plans to set up a statue of the emperor in the temple in AD 40, or some future event.
Antichrist From Greek, antichristos, in place of Christ. Anyone who denies what the apostles taught about Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18–22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7). Specifically, the antichrist is a Satanic counterfeit of Jesus Christ, described as “lawless” and as a “beast” (2 Thessalonians 2:3–8; Revelation 13:1–18; 17:3–17). The antichrist could be a specific person who rises to power during a time of tribulation or a symbol of false teachers and leaders who will arise when the end of the age draws near.
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Terms in the Book of Revelation (continued)
Apocalyptic literature From Greek, apokalypsis, revealing Type of literature. It uses extravagant, symbolic imagery to describe God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Apocalyptic passages appear in Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
Armageddon From Hebrew, Har–Megiddon, Mount Megiddo. The city of Megiddo was located between the Plain of Jezreel and Israel’s western coast. Deborah, Gideon, Saul, Ahaziah, and Josiah fought decisive battles near Megiddo—largely because the area around Megiddo is broad and flat. So the valley of Megiddo became the symbol of a point of decisive conflict. Some believe that a literal battle will occur near Megiddo near the end of time. Others view the reference to Armageddon as a symbol of an ultimate conflict between spiritual forces of good and evil.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG#/media/File:JPF-TelMegiddo.JPG
Babylon In the book of Revelation, the name “Babylon” is symbolic, yet interpretations vary: 1. Jerusalem: Jewish persons assisted the Romans in their persecution of Christians after AD 64. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18 could be a symbolic reference to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. 2. Rome: After AD 70, Jewish writers often referred to Rome as “Babylon.” Babylon may symbolize the political and religious powers in every age that attempt to defy God and to persecute his people. 3. One-world government and church: “Babylon” may be a reference to a one-world government and one-world church that will emerge near the end of time.
Beasts, the two Symbolic creatures described in Revelation 11:7 and 13:1–18.
The first beast: This creature rises from the sea and has ten horns and seven heads. The seven heads seem to point to Rome, the city known for its seven hills. Some interpreters understand this reference to Rome as a literal reference to a power that will arise from Rome near the end of time… The beast claims blasphemous names for itself—much like Domitian, emperor from AD 81 until 96, who demanded that he be addressed as “Lord and God.” One of the horns seemed to have died but then returned to life—much like the false rumor that emerged after the death of Nero that he had come back to life.
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