Sunday School Outline
VEFC
Revelation 12-22
Chapter 1 - The War of the Ages - Part 1: The Prelude (Revelation 12: 1-6)
I.
The Woman
a. Great Sign
b. Woman
c. The Dragon
II.
The Dragon
a. Dragon
b. Seven Heads
c. Seven Diadems
d. Ten Horns
III.
The Male Child
Chapter 2— The War of the Ages — Part 2: War in Heaven (Revelation 12:
7-12)
I.
The Battle
a. Michael
II.
The Victory
a. Devil
b. Satan
III.
The Celebration
Chapter 3—The War of the Ages - Part 3: War on Earth (Revelation 12: 1317)
I.
Attack One
a. Wings
b. Eagle
II.
Attack Two
III.
Attack Three
Chapter 4— The Beast out of the Sea (Revelation 13: 1-10)
I.
His Ancestry
a. Beast
b. Horns
II.
His Authority
a. Leopard
b. Bear
c. Lion
III.
His Acclaim
IV.
His Adoration
V.
His Arrogance
VI.
His Activity
VII. His Admirers
Chapter 5— The Final False Prophet (Revelation 13: 11-18)
I.
His Person
II.
His Power
III.
His Program
Chapter 6— Triumphant Saints (Revelation 14: 1-5)
I.
Power
a. Mount Zion
b. One Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand
II.
Praise
III.
Purity
IV.
Partisanship
V.
Purpose
VI.
Precision
VII. Perfection
Chapter 7— Angelic Messengers (Revelation 14: 6-11)
I.
The First Angel: Preaching the Gospel
II.
The Second Angel: Pronouncing Judgment
a. Babylon
III.
The Third Angel: Promising Damnation
Chapter 8— Blessed Are the Dead (Revelation 14: 12-13)
I.
How They Lived
a. The biblical doctrine of the perseverance of the saints rests on five
solid, unshakable pillars.
1. The first proof of the truthfulness of that doctrine is that
God's promise established it.
2. A second truth upon which the doctrine of the perseverance
of the saints rests is that God's purpose assures it.
3. A third proof of the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints
is that God's power guarantees it.
4. The saints will also persevere because salvation is wholly by
God's grace.
5. Believers have a responsibility to persevere.
b. The perseverance of the Tribulation saints will be evident because
they will keep the commandments of God.
c. A second way the Tribulation saints will manifest perseverance will
through their faith in Jesus.
II.
How they Died
Chapter 9—The Final Reaping of the Earth (Revelation 14: 14-20)
I.
The Grain Harvest
a. The Reaper
b. The Ripeness
c. The Reaping
II.
The Grape Harvest
a. The Reaper
b. The Ripeness
c. The Reaping
Chapter 10— The Temple of Doom (Revelation 15: 1-8)
I.
The Vengeance of God
II.
The Character of God
a. Song of Moses
b. Song of the Lamb
III.
The Plan of God
Chapter 11— The Seven Final Plagues (Revelation 16: 1-21)
I.
The First Bowl
II.
The Second Bowl
III.
The Third Bowl
IV.
The Fourth Bowl
V.
The Fifth Bowl
VI.
The Sixth Bowl
VII. The Seventh Bowl
Chapter 12 - The Destruction of the Final World religion (Revelation 17: 118)
I.
The Exposure of the Harlot
a. The Authority of the Harlot
b. The Alliances of the Harlot
c. The Apparel of the Harlot
d. The Abominations of the Harlot
e. The Accusations of the Harlot
II.
The Explanation of the Harlot
III.
The Extermination of the Harlot
Chapter 13— Babylon is Falling (Revelation 18: 1-24)
I.
Judgment Pronounced
II.
Judgment Avoided
III.
Judgment Defined
IV.
Judgment Lamented
V.
Judgment Enjoyed
VI.
Judgment Completed
VII. Judgment Justified
Chapter 14 —Heavenly Hallelujahs (Revelation 19: 1-10)
I.
Because Full Salvation has Come
II.
Because Justice is Meted Out
III.
Because Rebellion is Ended
IV.
Because God is in Control
V.
Because the Marriage of the Lamb is Completed
Chapter 15— The Glorious Return of Jesus Christ (Revelation 19: 11-21)
I.
The Return of the Conqueror
II.
The Regiments of the Conqueror
III.
The Rule of the Conqueror
IV.
The Victory of the Conqueror
Chapter 16— The Coming Earthly Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ
(Revelation 20: 1-10)
I.
The Removal of Satan
II.
The Reign of the Saints
III.
The Return of Satan
IV.
The Revolt of Society
Chapter 17—Man's Last Day in God's Court (Revelation 20: 11-15)
I.
The Scene
a. Great White Throne
II.
The Summons
III.
The Standard
IV.
The Sentence
Chapter 18— The New Heaven and the New Earth (Revelation 21: 1-8)
A.
A genuine and strong longing for heaven has many important
implications and benefits for the Christian.
1. Such a longing is one of the surest indicators of genuine salvation.
2. A genuine and strong longing for heaven also produces the highest
and noblest
Christian character.
3. A genuine and strong longing for heaven also brings joy and
comfort in trials.
4. A genuine and strong longing for heaven is also a preservative
against sin.
5. A genuine and strong longing for heaven will also maintain the
vigor of
believers' spiritual service.
6. A genuine and strong longing for heaven honors God above
everything else.
I.
The Appearance of the New Heaven and the New Earth
II.
The Capital of the New Heaven and the New Earth
III.
The Supreme Reality of the New Heaven and the New Earth
IV.
The Changes in the New Heaven and the New Earth
V.
The Residents of the New Heaven and the New Earth
VI.
The Outcasts from the New Heaven and the New Earth
Chapter 19— The Capital City of Heaven (Revelation 21: 9-22:5)
I.
Its General Appearance
II.
Its Exterior Design
III.
Its Internal Character
IV.
The Privileges of Its Inhabitants
Chapter 20— The Believer's Immediate Response to Christ's Imminent
Return
(Revelation 22: 6-12)
I.
Immediate Obedience
II.
Immediate Worship
III.
Immediate Proclamation
IV.
Immediate Service
Chapter 21 —God's Last Invitation (Revelation 22: 13-21)
I.
The Invitation
II.
The Incentives
a. Because of Christ's Person
b. Because of the Exclusivity of Heaven
c. Because of the Truthfulness of Scripture
III.
Because of the Certainty of Christ's Return