Biblical The Seven Trumpets of 8:7–11:19 Restrained judgments from heaven are sent in response to the saints’ prayers. Trumpet Reference Result Trumpet 1 8:7 hail, fire, and blood cast on land—one-third burned Trumpet 2 8:8–9 burning mountain cast into sea—one-third bloodied Trumpet 3 8:10–11 burning stars fall on rivers
Biblical Progressively Increasing Destruction Progressively Increasing Destruction 6:8 Seals Death and Hades given authority over one fourth of the earth 8:7–12 Trumpets one third of all affected 16:3 Bowls every living creature
Biblical Doxologies to God and the Lamb Ascription To God/One on the Throne To the Lamb Dominion 1:6 Thanksgiving 4:9; 7:12 Honor 4:9, 11; 5:13; 7:12 5:12, 13 Glory 4:9, 11; 5:13; 7:12; 19:1b 1:6; 5:12, 13 Worth 4:11 5:9, 12
Biblical Promises to Overcomers The following images depict ways in which God will be God to those who conquer (cf. Rev. 21:7). Promise What Will Happen Fulfillment 2:7 will eat from the tree of life 22:2 2:11 will not be hurt by the second death 20:6; 21:7–8
Biblical Christ’s Edict-letters to His Seven Churches Church Reference Description of Christ Commendation Rebuke Solution Consequence of Disobedience Promise for Conquerors Ephesus 2:1–7 holds the seven stars in his right hand; walks among the seven golden lampstands doctrinal vigilance and endurance loss of first love remember, repent, and do the works done at first removal
Biblical Key Themes in Jude 1. Christians need to defend the doctrines of the faith. 3 2. False teachers may be identified by their immoral character. 4, 8, 10, 12–13, 16, 18–19 3. God will judge false teachers. 4, 5–7, 11, 14–15 4. Saints must persevere to be saved. 17–23
Biblical Jude’s Application of Prophecies and Events Jude often refers to prophecies or events and then applies them to the false teachers with the word “these,” thereby showing how these past events and prophecies are to be understood. Reference Past event Application to false teachers Reference vv. 5–7 Judgment on Israel, angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah
Biblical Key Themes in 3 John 1. The support of traveling Christian workers is noble and needful. 5–8 2. Church discipline can be necessary for healthy ministry to flourish. 9–10 3. The integrity of faith is proven by actions. 11
Biblical Key Themes in 2 John 1. The truth of Jesus Christ is eternal. 2 2. Christian love and compliance with God’s commandments are inseparable. 6 3. False teaching about Christ abounds. 7 4. Purveyors of false teaching have to be identified and left to their own devices, not welcomed and supported by upholders of
Biblical Key Themes in 1 John 1. The one eternal God became incarnate in his Son, Jesus the Christ, who is “the true God and eternal life.” 1:1–3; 4:2; 5:20 2. All humans are sinful, but Christians have joyful fellowship with the Father, with the Son, and with each other through repentance
Biblical Equivalent Expressions for the “Last Days” The “last days” (the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6:2) have already come but the “last day” (the day of salvation and wrath, 1 Thess. 5:1–11) has not yet arrived. The following are equivalent expressions for the “last days” (the period of time between Jesus’ death and
Biblical Key Themes in 2 Peter 1. God, through his grace in Jesus Christ, has granted to Christians the privilege of partaking of the divine nature. 1:2–4 2. God’s grace results in godliness. 1:5–15 3. The revelation of truth in Christ (and in Scripture, 1:19) is sure because it is
Biblical The Deity of Jesus Christ in 2 Peter 1:1 our God and Savior Jesus Christ 1:11 our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 2:20 our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 3:18 our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Biblical Key Themes in 1 Peter 1. Those who suffer as Christians will be exalted. 1:6–9; 2:18–25; 3:13–22; 4:12–19 2. The church of Jesus Christ is the new temple, the new Israel, the new people of God. 1:1–2; 2:4–10 3. Believers should set their
Biblical Regeneration in the New Testament John 1:13 “born … of God” John 3:3 “born again” John 3:5 “born of water and the Spirit” John 3:6 “born of the Spirit” John 3:7 “born again” John 3:8 “born of the Spirit” Eph. 2:4–5 “God … even when we were dead … made
Biblical Key Themes in James 1. God is seen as a gracious giver, the unchanging Creator, merciful and compassionate, a Judge, the one and only God, a jealous God, a gracious God, and a healing God. 1:5, 17–18; 2:5, 13, 19; 4:5–6; 5:1–3, 9, 15 2. Wisdom comes
Biblical Leviticus 19 in James Leviticus 19 James v. 12 “You shall not swear” 5:12 “do not swear” v. 13 “The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night” 5:4 “Behold, the wages of the laborers … which you kept back by fraud” v. 15 “You shall not be partial”
Biblical Echoes of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in James James Teaching Matthew 1:2 joy amid trials 5:10–12 1:4 exhortation to be perfect 5:48 1:5 asking God for good things 7:7–11 1:17 God the giver of good 7:11 1:20 against anger 5:22 1:22 hearers and doers of
