In this CORE teaching, we begin a study of the Book of Revelation by tackling some of the biggest questions surrounding the end times. Is Revelation symbolic or literal? Is it meant to be read as a timeline? What about the Rapture, Tribulation, Millennium, Antichrist, and Second Coming?
We explore the four general views of Revelation and establish an important principle for interpreting this book: let Scripture interpret Scripture. Then we begin working through Revelation 11 as a practical example, looking at its imagery and asking how the rest of the Bible helps us understand what John is seeing.
This teaching is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help believers grow deeper in Scripture, theology, and the gospel.
Tribulation may be part of the story, but Jesus gets the final word.
“Triumphant Through Tribulation” explores Revelation 7:9–17 and reminds us to focus not on the tribulation of Revelation, but on the victory of the Revealer. Jesus has overcome, salvation belongs to our God, and we always have a reason to worship.
Our perspective will either become our prison or our praise—so keep your eyes on the Lamb!
