Keys to Understand Revelation

The study of the Book of Revelation is a “seat belt fastening job” with “deep breath taking”. Please allow me to share with you some keys of how to study the Book of Revelation:

1- The Christ of Revelation
The central figure of Revelation is “Christ”. If we read Revelation just to unlock its mysteries as “The Beast with ten horns” and “The battle of Armageddon” we will miss its message. The Book of Revelation is the “Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Rev 1:1). Discovering Christ, the meaning of his death resurrection and His glory is the central message of the Revelation.

2- The Immanent Message of the Prophecy
The Book of Revelation is a prophetic book. However, reading the Book of Revelation just to know about the future is not a living experience. The prophecy in the Bible is not just for telling the future but for the edification of the church and the believers whenever they are in the history line. Discovering the immanent message of Revelation is the 2nd key.

3- Understanding the Figures and Colors
The Book of Revelation is a master piece of the spiritual art drawn by the Holy Spirit. Figures and colors are richly used as a background of the text. Looking only for the text without understanding the figures and colors is like seeing the outlines of a great portray without seeing its colors, lights and shade.

4- The Biblical Apocalyptic Background
The Book of Revelation uses what we call the apocalyptic biblical language. This language drives its roots in the Hebrew Scriptures. Reading the book of Revelation apart from the knowledge of its Hebrew roots is like reading a text of a language with knowing its Alphabetic. The Biblical Apocalyptic Background is the 4th Key.

5- The Good News in Revelation
“I am scared to read the Book of Revelation”, this is that we often hear from many. Some think the Book of Revelation is about the horror of the end of days, the destruction of heaven and earth. Please, be relax it is not so. The Book of Revelation is part of the New Testament, “the Good News”. Discovering the good news in the Book of Revelation is the 5th keys.

I hope by outlining these 5 keys, we will be on the right track to understand and get the most of Book of Revelation. So, please get ready for the take off. Fasten your seat belt.

Discovering Jesus of the Revelation

We must study Revelation for the right reason. If we study it just to solve the secret of the Beast, with its seven heads and ten horns, or to set out the scenario of the Battle of Armageddon, we shall be fatally deceived. However, if we study it to discover something about the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be served royally!

The “Book of Revelation” is the “Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:1), unavailing Jesus Christ. So, Study the Book of Revelation for the right reason alone, to reveal the riches of God in Jesus Christ and to understand the significance of His death and resurrection for our lives now and the future of the world.

So come, take your shoes off by the water of life and drink freely. Each real encounter with Revelation takes you for a new life changing experience, with the grace of God. Please, make a room for it with your busy agenda!

Discovering Jesus of the Revelation

We must study Revelation for the right reason. If we study it just to solve the secret of the Beast, with its seven heads and ten horns, or to set out the scenario of the Battle of Armageddon, we shall be fatally deceived. However, if we study it to discover something about the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be served royally! The “Book of Revelation” is the “Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:1), unavailing Jesus Christ.

Study the Book of Revelation for the right reason alone, to reveal the riches of God in Jesus Christ. We should study it to understand the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection for our lives now and the future of the world.

So come, take your shoes off by the water of life and drink freely. Each real encounter with Revelation takes you for a new life changing experience, with grace of God. Please, make a room for it with your busy agenda!

The God of Daniel on Satellite TV برنامج إله دانيال

Fr. Abraam Sleman’s series, “The God of Daniel” have started airing on Aghapy TV on Sundays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm Eastern Standard Time / 5:30 pm Egypt Standard Time. We hope you enjoy this in depth program of the Book of Daniel.

For North America residents, Aghapy TV has now moved to the Galaxy 25 satellite. It is the same satellite, which have CTV and Al Karma TV. Please re-tune your receiver with the following parameters:
Sat.: Galaxy 25 (97.0°W)
Freq.: 11966.0 MHz
Pol.: HorizontalSymbol
Rate: 22.000FEC: 3/4

Should I study the Book of Revelation? Is it relevant to my life?

First, God’s inerrant Word is reliable. No matter how difficult it is to comprehend the visions presented in Revelation, we must not forget that it is part of God’s Word. As such, it includes an inherent blessing from simply reading, hearing, and keeping those things we do understand. “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3, NKJV).

Second, in the Book of Revelation, God reveals His wonderful plan of salvation, in our Lord Jesus Christ. As humans, we choose to trust in many things and place confidence in various people. Revelation tells us that the Lord God is worthy to be the object of our complete, undivided faith and worship. Here is the center of our worship, the focus of our obedience, and the source of our blessing, both now and in the future.

Third, God’s sovereign plan replaces fear with hope. People all over the world live under superstition, fear of the unknown, apprehension about the future, and an overwhelming feeling that the whole world is out of control. Wars, famines, diseases, natural disasters - all of these tragedies appear to be evidence that chaos reigns. However, the Revelation shows that God is working out His sovereign plan, that He will destroy evil and that in the end, God wins! Knowledge of this fundamental truth replaces fear with hope and confidence.

There are more reasons to study in depth the Book of Revelation. So, if you wish to be a member of “Revelation Fellowship”, please send me a message. With the grace of God, we will set the time and the place of studying the Book of Revelation. Please spread the word to your friends.

Revelation Fellowship

In the view of many, the “Book of Revelation” is complicated and confusing. Even the so-called scholars find little agreement among themselves over the Patmos visions. Sadly, the church of God divides into sects and denominations over interpretation of apocalyptic imagery.

The good news is that the “Book of Revelation” is the “Revelation of Jesus Christ”. St. John promises all who read and keep what is written in the Patmos posts will be blessed: “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3, NKJV). I think it is time to think and study seriously the Book of Revelation before it is too late.

When it comes to the Book of Revelation, some literalize it, and others spiritualize it. However, I would like to personalize it and have it for living. By studying the Book of Revelation, you discover the Mystery of God in our Lord Jesus Christ, a rich discovery that you need for life here and in eternity.

If you wish to be a member of “Revelation Fellowship”, please send me a message. With the grace of God, we will set together the time and the place of studying the Book of Revelation. Please spread the word to your friends.