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The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 9:24am On Aug 27
The author of Revelation is traditionally identified as the Apostle John. It was written around AD 95 while he was exiled on the island of Patmos, receiving a vision given to him by Jesus Christ and recorded under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

The main theme of the Book of Revelation centers on this message: Jesus wins, and God makes everything new. It presents the ultimate conflict between God and Satan, culminating in the return of Christ, the judgment of evil, and God dwelling with His people forever in a restored creation.

Exact title itself conveys its core purpose, as stated in Revelation 1:1, which reads, “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants…” Rather than being primarily about beasts and specific dates, it is the unveiling of Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of His work to set all things right.

The Book of Revelation consists of 22 chapters and 404 verses, serving as the final book of the New Testament. It holds a unique place in Scripture as the only book that explicitly promises a special blessing to those who read and obey it, while also concluding with a stern warning not to add to or take away from its words, as noted in Revelation 1:3 and 22:18-19.

Jesus provided John with an overarching structure for the book in Revelation 1:19, saying, “Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this.”

This structure unfolds across three primary parts:

The things you have seen, found in Chapter 1, which details the vision of the glorified Christ.

The things that are, spanning Chapters 2 and 3, which contain letters to the seven historical churches of Asia Minor, offering timeless messages for the Church throughout history.

The things that are to take place after this, covering Chapters 4 through 22, which outline future events leading to the final judgment, the return of Christ, and the creation of the new heaven and new earth.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 9:38am On Aug 27
Any religion or teaching that promises good life after death is a fallacy...
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 9:38am On Aug 27
Main Themes of Revelation

1. Jesus is King of Kings

He is not a baby in a manger here. He is the Lamb who was slain, now the Lion of Judah, riding a white horse as Lord of lords Rev 5, Rev 19:16. The whole book centers on Him.

2. God judges sin and defeats evil 

The seals, trumpets, and bowls show God’s justice against rebellion. Satan, the beast, the false prophet, and all who reject God are judged Rev 19-20. Evil doesn’t get the last word.

3. God protects and rewards His people

Between judgments, we see the Church, the 144,000, and the martyrs being kept by God. “He will wipe away every tear” Rev. 21:4. Persecution is real, but victory is certain.

4. God restores all things

It doesn’t end with fire. It ends with a wedding and a garden-city. 
Rev 21-22: New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem. God dwells with man. No more death, pain, or curse. The Tree of Life and River of Life are back.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 9:40am On Aug 27
Kemical23:
Any religion or teaching that promises good life after death is a fallacy...
According to you abi?
May God have mercy on you.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 9:46am On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
According to you abi?
May God have mercy on you.
I don't need mercy from you bible god rather you are the one who need mercy because I will be wondering how young people will still believe there is place called hellfire and heaven somewhere that only the dead can go and the living can'tn go...

The man who wrote the bible knows that there is nothing like hell or heaven, that is why he deceive you with after death because by then you will be able to come back and tell the truth....
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 9:52am On Aug 27
The Blessings of the Book of Revelation

The book of Revelation the only book in the Bible that specifically promises a blessing just for reading and hearing it out loud.

Revelation 1:3
> "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near."

The blessing is for 3 groups:

1. "The one who reads aloud"
In the early church, most people didn’t have their own copy. So someone would stand up and read it to the whole church. God calls that person "blessed."

2. "Those who hear"
The people listening. God blesses them too just for hearing it with open hearts.

3. "Who keep what is written in it"
The blessing isn’t just for hearing. It’s for obeying and living it out. "Keep" means to treasure it and apply it.

Why is there a special blessing?
Because "the time is near" v3. Revelation was given to prepare God’s people.

Reading and hearing it gives us:

- HOPE -- We know how the story ends: Jesus wins

- HOLINESS -- It calls us to stay faithful even in hard times

- URGENCY -- To live ready for Christ’s return
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 10:07am On Aug 27
Kemical23:
I don't need mercy from you bible god rather you are the one who need mercy because I will be wondering how young people will still believe there is place called hellfire and heaven somewhere that only the dead can go and the living can'tn go...

The man who wrote the bible knows that there is nothing like hell or heaven, that is why he deceive you with after death because by then you will be able to come back and tell the truth....
Have you considered your eternity?
This life is not all there is. We came from God, and we will all stand before Him in judgment, whether we die young or old.
You are free to rebel against your Maker now, but you will not escape the outcome of that decision when your spirit and soul depart from your body. Now is the time to choose life with Him.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 10:40am On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
Have you considered your eternity?
This life is not all there is. We came from God, and we will all stand before Him in judgment, whether we die young or old.
You are free to rebel against your Maker now, but you will not escape the outcome of that decision when your spirit and soul depart from your body. Now is the time to choose life with Him.
I'm not christian so stop that maker statement, your god can only judge Christians because that is the people he create according to you fallacy bible...

You have heaven waiting for but refuse to die and go there instead living under Tinubu s bad government....

Oga will you put your child in burning fire because he disobeys you?
Re: The Book Of Revelation by BlackViper: 11:02am On Aug 27
Do you believe wicked and unrepentant people will be punished for the wickedness they refused to repent from?

Kemical23:
I don't need mercy from you bible god rather you are the one who need mercy because I will be wondering how young people will still believe there is place called hellfire and heaven somewhere that only the dead can go and the living can'tn go...

The man who wrote the bible knows that there is nothing like hell or heaven, that is why he deceive you with after death because by then you will be able to come back and tell the truth....
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 11:35am On Aug 27
Kemical23:
I'm not christian so stop that maker statement, your god can only judge Christians because that is the people he create according to you fallacy bible...

You have heaven waiting for but refuse to die and go there instead living under Tinubu s bad government....

Oga will you put your child in burning fire because he disobeys you?
Our religion or what we choose to believe cannot determine our fate in the great beyond. Only God who made heavens and the earth will judge us according to our choice while on earth.

Let me leave you with this Scriptures about the Lamb's Book of Life:
"And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." ~ Revelation 20:15

"But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life." - Revelation 21:27
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 12:54pm On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
Our religion or what we choose to believe cannot determine our fate in the great beyond. Only God who made heavens and the earth will judge us according to our choice while on earth.

Let me leave you with this Scriptures about the Lamb's Book of Life:
"And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." ~ Revelation 20:15

"But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life." - Revelation 21:27
that is the surprising part about you christians, you guys never think outside the box always quoting the bible that of no value....

And the worst part of it is when I start to bring out some chapters of your bible, you will explain how I need the holy spirit to understand what is clearly written....
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 12:56pm On Aug 27
BlackViper:
Do you believe wicked and unrepentant people will be punished for the wickedness they refused to repent from?
will you burn any of children because they disobeyed you?
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 1:42pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
that is the surprising part about you christians, you guys never think outside the box always quoting the bible that of no value....

And the worst part of it is when I start to bring out some chapters of your bible, you will explain how I need the holy spirit to understand what is clearly written....
You can't you ordinary common sense to interpret the Bible "For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." ~ 1 Corinthians 1: 18
It's a book like no other book. It's spirit and it's life.

> "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life." ~ John 6:63
Re: The Book Of Revelation by BlackViper: 1:44pm On Aug 27
Children? What are you talking about? Even under man made law, can you burn children?

Kemical23:
will you burn any of children because they disobeyed you?
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 1:48pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
will you burn any of children because they disobeyed you?
Why are you repeating this question? Why do you want to disobey your Maker?



> "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
> For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." ~ John 3:16-17

You can see from the scripture above that it is not God's intention to condemn you. He rather wants to save you.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 2:36pm On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
Why are you repeating this question? Why do you want to disobey your Maker?



> "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
> For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." ~ John 3:16-17

You can see from the scripture above that it is not God's intention to condemn you. He rather wants to save you.
I want yes or no from you oga..
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 2:37pm On Aug 27
BlackViper:
Children? What are you talking about? Even under man made law, can you burn children?
but your lovely create hellfire to burn his own children, is that not concerning?
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Dtruthspeaker: 3:11pm On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
The main theme of the Book of Revelation centers on this message: Jesus wins, and God makes everything new. It presents the ultimate conflict between God and Satan, culminating in the return of Christ, the judgment of evil, and God dwelling with His people forever in a restored creation...
Which conflict?
It only shows God's endgame checkmate after all the rest of the Bible has shown the transition
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Dtruthspeaker: 3:14pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
but your lovely create hellfire to burn his own children, is that not concerning?
Are God's children accused and found guilty of evil?
No!

So, no, you are not God's children but Satan's. Bye bye
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Dtruthspeaker: 3:27pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
will you burn any of children because they disobeyed you?
This father has answered your question
https://www.nairaland.com/8602510/father-kano-murder-suspect-demands#138196002

And is that the only disobedience and evil your children commit?
No, In addition to that one your children commit stealing, woring, lying, in sex, jujuism, infanticide, femicide etc.

Which good father will not disown such children if at all such children are even his own for yam, cannot birth stone?

By their fruits we know them indeed!
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Dtruthspeaker: 3:34pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
Any religion or teaching that promises good life after death is a fallacy...
Do you not have a dictionary to check the meaning of fallacy?

Secondly, it is beyond doubt that people like you have destroyed this very sweet world, so, how can any reasonable person expect something good out of this dead world?

So, you are just jealous because you already know that you can never be a part of that new world for you you know that you deserve the evil one
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 4:29pm On Aug 27
Dtruthspeaker:
Do you not have a dictionary to check the meaning of fallacy?

Secondly, it is beyond doubt that people like you have destroyed this very sweet world, so, how can any reasonable person expect something good out of this dead world?

So, you are just jealous because you already know that you can never be a part of that new world for you you know that you deserve the evil one
if we wants to talk about life I don't think you know who is exchanging words with that's why you are typing out of point....
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Dtruthspeaker:
Kemical23:
if we wants to talk about life I don't think you know who is exchanging words with that's why you are typing out of point....
You are the one who raised the iss of life which this boy and his thread have corroborated my statement
https://www.nairaland.com/8736774/pray-god-forgives-me-december#140462487

And everyone understands why you do not have valid counter
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 7:37pm On Aug 27
Dtruthspeaker:
Which conflict?
It only shows God's endgame checkmate after all the rest of the Bible has shown the transition
There are going to be two physical conflicts between Jesus and Satan. The first one is the battle of Armageddon at the end of the great tribulation before the millennial kingdom. The second one is Gog and Magog towards the end of the millennial kingdom shortly before the beginning of eternity. At both wars, Jesus will win not by weapons but with the words from his mouth.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 7:40pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
I want yes or no from you oga..
No. But you are comparing two different things. If you die the second death, it is not going to be because you disobey God but because you cooperate with Satan to rebel against your Maker. That is more than disobedience.



"Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil." ~ John 3:18-19
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 7:51pm On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
No. But you are comparing two different things. If you die the second death, it is not going to be because you disobey God but because you cooperate with Satan to rebel against your Maker. That is more than disobedience.
but your bible god will put his lovely children in hellfire because they refuse to repent, you know why I'm not suprise because instead of forgiving Adam and Eve...
He refuse to forgive humanity but tells us to forgive our enemies 77 times, is that not concerning?..

And again instead of killing satan, and he go and kill his own son because he is always thirsty just like he was killing innocent people in the old testament...

The sacrifice you God made to appease Satan is not evil in your eyes because you allow religion to think for you instead of using ur own brain...
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 7:56pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
but your lovely create hellfire to burn his own children, is that not concerning?
You don't understand what you are saying.

1. Not everyone is a child of God. Many are slaves to Satan disguising to be God. Devil is deceiving them.
2. All God's children will reign with for seven years after rapture, for one thousand years after the second coming of Christ and forever after the millennial kingdom.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 7:59pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
but your bible god will put his lovely children in hellfire because they refuse to repent, you know why I'm not suprise because instead of forgiving Adam and Eve...
He refuse to forgive humanity but tells us to forgive our enemies 77 times, is that not concerning?..

And again instead of killing satan, and he go and kill his own son because he is always thirsty just like he was killing innocent people in the old testament...

The sacrifice you God made to appease Satan is not evil in your eyes because you allow religion to think for you instead of using ur own brain...
God didn’t refuse to forgive — He dealt with sin through Jesus’ voluntary sacrifice to satisfy both His love and justice, so that anyone who chooses to believe can be forgiven instead of facing the consequence of rejecting Him.

I hear the pain and frustration behind what you are asking, and as a Bible scholar I will ll engage it directly from Scripture.

First, God does not “refuse to forgive” — the whole story moves from Genesis 3 toward the cross precisely because He wanted to forgive. Adam and Eve were not abandoned: God clothed them, promised a seed who would crush the serpent Genesis 3:15, and the entire Old Testament sacrificial system was a temporary covering pointing to that coming forgiveness.

The difference between divine justice and human forgiveness is that God cannot simply ignore sin the way we might, because He is both love 1 John 4:8 and perfectly just Deuteronomy 32:4; for Him to forgive without dealing with sin would make Him unjust. That’s why Jesus, His Son, voluntarily went to the cross John 10:18 — not to “appease Satan,” Scripture never says that, but to satisfy God’s justice and defeat Satan, sin, and death Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14.

God wasn’t “thirsty for blood”; He was providing a substitute so that condemnation could be removed 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:25-26.

As for hell, the Bible presents it not as God gleefully punishing “lovely children,” but as the final consequence of persistently refusing the Light that was offered John 3:19, Revelation 20:15 — He honours the choice we make. And the violent judgments in the Old Testament were within a specific covenant context against nations practicing child sacrifice and extreme evil, not random cruelty, and they still pointed forward to Christ.

Finally, we’re told to forgive 77 times Matthew 18:22 precisely because we have first been forgiven in Christ Ephesians 4:32 — God models what He commands. The cross isn’t religion thinking for you; it’s God thinking for us, entering our brokenness to rescue us rather than leave us in it.
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 8:45pm On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
God didn’t refuse to forgive — He dealt with sin through Jesus’ voluntary sacrifice to satisfy both His love and justice, so that anyone who chooses to believe can be forgiven instead of facing the consequence of rejecting Him.

I hear the pain and frustration behind what you are asking, and as a Bible scholar I will ll engage it directly from Scripture.

First, God does not “refuse to forgive” — the whole story moves from Genesis 3 toward the cross precisely because He wanted to forgive. Adam and Eve were not abandoned: God clothed them, promised a seed who would crush the serpent Genesis 3:15, and the entire Old Testament sacrificial system was a temporary covering pointing to that coming forgiveness.

The difference between divine justice and human forgiveness is that God cannot simply ignore sin the way we might, because He is both love 1 John 4:8 and perfectly just Deuteronomy 32:4; for Him to forgive without dealing with sin would make Him unjust. That’s why Jesus, His Son, voluntarily went to the cross John 10:18 — not to “appease Satan,” Scripture never says that, but to satisfy God’s justice and defeat Satan, sin, and death Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14.

God wasn’t “thirsty for blood”; He was providing a substitute so that condemnation could be removed 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:25-26.

As for hell, the Bible presents it not as God gleefully punishing “lovely children,” but as the final consequence of persistently refusing the Light that was offered John 3:19, Revelation 20:15 — He honours the choice we make. And the violent judgments in the Old Testament were within a specific covenant context against nations practicing child sacrifice and extreme evil, not random cruelty, and they still pointed forward to Christ.

Finally, we’re told to forgive 77 times Matthew 18:22 precisely because we have first been forgiven in Christ Ephesians 4:32 — God models what He commands. The cross isn’t religion thinking for you; it’s God thinking for us, entering our brokenness to rescue us rather than leave us in it.
story...

So your bible god and Satan is using you guys for fun according to the writers..

You answer my question and i believe engaging you any further is wasting of time because you are just one of the victim who was brainwashed from slave masters to your guardians..
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Kemical23(m): 8:49pm On Aug 27
Ayofe2028:
You don't understand what you are saying.

1. Not everyone is a child of God. Many are slaves to Satan disguising to be God. Devil is deceiving them.
2. All God's children will reign with for seven years after rapture, for one thousand years after the second coming of Christ and forever after the millennial kingdom.
see as young man is busy explaining hell fire and heaven in 2026, very very concerning...
Re: The Book Of Revelation by Ayofe2028(op): 9:01pm On Aug 27
Kemical23:
story...

So your bible god and Satan is using you guys for fun according to the writers..

You answer my question and i believe engaging you any further is wasting of time because you are just one of the victim who was brainwashed from slave masters to your guardians..
"And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a reprobate mind to do what ought not to be done." ~ Romans 1:28

May God has mercy on you and use you for his glory.
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