Revelation — Easy‑to‑Follow Overview

Twenty concise movements tracing John’s vision—from Patmos to the New Jerusalem.

1

Patmos Revelation

John, exiled on Patmos, receives a revelation from Jesus Christ and is told to write it down.

2

Seven Churches

Jesus appears in glory and sends messages to seven churches, commending and correcting them.

3

Throne Room

John is taken to heaven’s throne room; God is worshiped as Creator.

4

The Worthy Lamb

The Lamb (Jesus), alone worthy, takes the sealed scroll.

5

Seven Seals

As the Lamb opens seven seals: judgments unfold—horsemen, martyrs cry out, cosmic upheaval.

6

Sealed & Saved

God seals 144,000 and a great multitude worship before His throne.

7

Seven Trumpets

Seven trumpets sound: further judgments strike earth, sea, rivers, heavens, and unrepentant people.

8

Temple & Witnesses

John measures the temple; two witnesses prophesy, are killed, raised, and vindicated.

9

Woman & Dragon

A woman and a dragon appear; war in heaven leads to the dragon’s defeat and fury on earth.

10

Two Beasts

Two beasts rise (from sea and land) to deceive and persecute; the faithful are called to endurance.

11

Angel Proclamations

Angels proclaim the gospel, warnings, and the fall of Babylon; earth’s harvest is reaped.

12

Seven Bowls

Seven bowls are poured out: God’s wrath completes His judgments.

13

Fall of Babylon

“Babylon the great” falls; kings and merchants lament; heaven rejoices.

14

Marriage Supper

The marriage supper of the Lamb: the faithful rejoice and are blessed.

15

Christ Triumphant

Christ, the Faithful and True, rides forth; the beast and false prophet are defeated.

16

Millennial Binding

Satan is bound for a thousand years; after a brief release and rebellion, he is finally judged.

17

Final Judgment

The great white throne judgment: the dead are judged; death and Hades are thrown into the lake of fire.

18

New Creation

God makes a new heaven and new earth; He dwells with His people, wiping away every tear.

19

New Jerusalem

The New Jerusalem descends; the river and tree of life heal and sustain God’s people.

20

Final Invitation

Final invitation and warning: “Come”; Jesus promises, “Surely I am coming soon.”