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Revelation

  1. Lesson One
    The Letters of Revelation (Revelation 1–3)
    21 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Symbolism (Revelation 4–13)
    21 Activities
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    3 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    New Creation (Revelation 14–22)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Theology of Revelation
    19 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Interpreting Revelation
    17 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Revelation New Creation (Revelation 14–22) In | Apocalyptic Themes Across the NT
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In | Apocalyptic Themes Across the NT

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The book of Revelation may have the New Testament’s most notable apocalyptic passages, but is not the only place to find them. Many of its themes and scenes will be familiar to us from both the Gospels and Paul’s letters. 

ThemeSynoptic GospelsPauline Letters
Ruling the nations (Revelation 1:5; 2:26-27; 12:5; 19:15)Matthew 2:6Romans 15:12
Coming with the clouds (Revelation 1:7)Matthew 24:30; Mark 13:26; Luke 21:271 Thessalonians 4:17
Exhortation to keep awake(Revelation 3:2-3; 16:15)Matthew 24:42; 25:13; Mark 13:35, 37; Luke 12:37Romans 13:11;
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Lord’s coming as a thief(Revelation 3:3; 16:15)Matthew 24:43; Luke 12:391 Thessalonians 5:2, 4
Angel sounds a final trumpet(Revelation 10:7; 11:15)Matthew 24:311 Corinthians 15:52;
1 Thessalonians 4:16
False signs and wonders(Revelation 13:13-14; 16:14; 19:20)Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:222 Thessalonians 2:9
Dead appear for judgment (Revelation 20:12-13)Matthew 10:15; 11:22, 24; 12:36, 41-42; Luke 10:14; 11:31-32Romans 14:10
2 Corinthians 5:10

Quoted from: Mark Wilson, Charts on the Book of Revelation, 2007, p. 36.