THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION - 1. WRITER: John (Rev 1:1) "The revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave unto him ..." 2. KEY VERSE: (Rev 1:19) "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter." 3. MAIN THEME: The Coming Judgment and Glory      a. A book of unveiling and prophecy.      b. Filled with - Signs, visions, symbols, numbers, colors, etc.      c. Key phrase - "In the Spirit ..."      d. Key Words: Lamb, Throne, Seven.      e. Gives brief glimpse into Heaven.      f. Doctrinal - man, sin, angels, Satan, judgment, lake of fire, Heaven, etc. 4. OUTLINE:      A. Christ In Power (Ch 1-5)      B. Christ In Combat (Ch 6-20)      C. Christ in Glory (Ch 21-22) 5. NOTE: Filled with psalms of praise. This is one of the characteristics of the book. COMMENTS: Revelation is considered apocalyptic writing. Apocalyptic means revelation or prophecy. Notable chapters are: 3-4 which speak of the churches, 6-20 which cover the Tribulation period, and 21-22 which reveal a glimpse of eternity. The three symbols of judgment used in the book are Seals (chapter 6) Trumpets (chapters 8-9) and Bowls (chapters 15-16). Millennium, which is Latin for a 1000 years, finds its basis in chapter 20.