Victorious – Glorious: A Study of the Book of Revelation

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Drew Rivera

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Study Essentials
Summary
Basics
Outline
Video Survey

Introduction

“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.”
Revelation 11:15

The Book of Revelation is not a code to be cracked but a vision to be beheld. It reveals Jesus Christ as the victorious Lamb who reigns over all history and brings His people victoriously into glory.

This study will guide readers through Revelation’s message of hope and endurance in a world that often feels dark and uncertain. We’ll see how John’s vision reveals Jesus Christ as the risen and reigning Lord who calls His church to overcome by faith.

Rather than focusing on speculation, Victorious – Glorious explores Revelation’s central purpose: to inspire worship, strengthen faith, and remind us that history is moving toward the glorious reign of the Lamb.

Come and see how, from beginning to end, Revelation proclaims the same triumphant theme

The best way to begin this journey is simple—read the entire Book of Revelation. Then during this study, read it again. Multiple readings will strengthen your sense of the book’s flow, anchor you in its context, and open your eyes wider to the message God intends for you.

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Study Essentials

Introductory Material for the Book of Revelation

Sessions for the Book of Revelation

New Session Published Each Wednesday.

  • Session 11: The Four Living Creatures (Rev 4:6b-11)
  • Session 12: The Scroll and the Lamb (Rev 5)
  • Session 13: The Seven Seals (Rev  6)
  • Session 14: Sealed on Earth, Singing in Heaven (Rev 7)
  • Session 15: Silence Before the Storm (Rev 8)
  • Session 16: Trumpets of Woe: God’s Sovereignty in the Midst of Judgment (Rev 9)
  • Session 17: The Little Scroll: God’s Word Sweet and Bitter (Rev 10)
  • Session 18: The Two Witnesses: Enduring Faith and Bold Witness Throughout the Age (Rev 11:1-14)
  • Session 19: The Seventh Trumpet: God’s Victory and Sovereign Judgment (Rev 11:15-19)
  • Session 20: Cosmic Struggle: The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon (Rev 12)
  • Session 21: The Dragon’s Agent: Decoding the First Beast (Rev 13:1-10)
  • Session 22: Signs, Wonders, and the Mark: Lessons from the Second Beast (Rev 13:11-18)
  • Session 23: Voices of Victory: The 144,000, the Lamb, and the Call to Endurance (Rev 14:1-13)
  • Session 24: The Harvest of Judgment (Rev 14:14-20)
  • Session 25: The Seven Angels, the Holy Tent, and the Final Plagues (Rev 15)
  • Session 26: The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (Rev 16)
  • Session 27: Powers of Sin and Seduction: Aligned and Conflicted (Rev 17)
  • Session 28: Babylon’s Fall: God’s Justice Revealed (Rev 18)
  • Session 29: The Marriage Supper: Justice and Joy Collide (Rev 19:1-10)
  • Session 30: The Warrior-King: Justice Unleashed at the Parousia (Rev 19:11-21)
  • Session 31: The Millennium (Rev 20:1-6)
  • Session 32: The Great White Throne: The Final Reckoning (Rev 20:7-15)
  • Session 33: The New Creation: God Dwelling with His People (Rev 21:1-8)
  • Session 34: The New Jerusalem: Both Bride and Holy City (Rev 21:9-27)
  • Session 35: A New Eden: Eternal Wholeness in God’s Presence (Rev 22:1-5)
  • Session 36: Come, Lord Jesus! (Rev 22:6-21)

Summary

Victorious — Glorious: Bringing Together the Book of Revelation

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Basics

The Book of Revelation can feel mysterious and even intimidating at first glance—with its strange symbols, heavenly visions, and dramatic scenes of judgment and triumph. But at its heart, Revelation is a message of encouragement and hope written to real believers facing real struggles. The Apostle John wrote it near the end of the first century, around A.D. 95, while exiled on the island of Patmos for his faith in Christ. God gave John a stunning vision from that lonely place to encourage tired Christians and remind them that Jesus Christ is both victorious over evil and glorious in His reign.

Revelation shows Jesus as both the slain Lamb and the eternal King. It shows that history is not spiraling out of control but unfolding under the sovereign hand of the One who has already triumphed. This book calls the church to endure faithfully, to resist compromise, and to live with confidence that Christ’s victory is sure and His glory will one day fill all creation. Through its vivid imagery and heavenly perspective, Revelation invites believers to see beyond present troubles and behold the Victorious-Glorious Christ—the One who walks among His churches, rules over all nations, and will return to make all things new.

For those who are interested in a more in-depth study of Revelation and eschatology, visit the Theology > End Times section at the top of each page. There you’ll find articles that explain key themes and perspectives on biblical prophecy and the hope we share in Christ’s ultimate victory and glory.

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Outline of Revelation

  1. Setting the Stage (Rev. 1)
    1. Prologue & Greeting (Rev. 1:1-8)
    2. John’s Vision of the Glorified Christ (Rev. 1:9-20)
  2. Christ and His Church (Rev 2–3)
    1. Ephesus – Love Lost and Found (Rev. 2:1-7)
    2. Smyrna – Faithful unto Death (Rev. 2:8-11)
    3. Pergamum – Holding Fast in a Hostile World (Rev. 2:12-17)
    4. Thyatira – Truth and Purity (Rev. 2:18-29)
    5. Sardis – Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains (Rev. 3:1-6)
    6. Philadelphia – The Open Door (Rev. 3:7-13)
    7. Laodicea – Lukewarm Faith (Rev. 3:14-22)
  3. The Throne in Heaven (Rev. 4:1-6a)
  4. The Four Living Creatures (Rev. 4:6b-11)
  5. The Scroll and the Lamb (Rev. 5)
  6. The Seven Seals (Rev. 6)
  7. The 144,000 and the Great Multitude (Rev. 7:1-8:1)
  8. The First Six Trumpets (Rev. 8:2-9:21)
    1. Trumpet 1 to 4 (Rev. 8:2–13)
    2. Trumpet 5-6 and First two Woes (Rev. 9)
  9. The Angel and the Little Scroll (Rev. 10)
  10. The Two Witnesses (Rev. 11:1-14)
  11. The Seventh Trumpet and Third Woe (Rev. 11:15-19)
  12. The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon (Rev. 12)
  13. The First Beast (Rev. 13:1-10)
  14. The Second Beast and the Mark (Rev. 13:11-18)
  15. The Lamb and the 144,000 & The Messages of the Three Angels (Rev. 14:1-13)
  16. The Harvest of the Earth (Rev. 14:14-20)
  17. The Seven Angels with Seven Plagues (Rev. 15)
  18. The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (Rev. 16)
  19. The Great Prostitute and the Beast (Rev. 17)
  20. The Fall of Babylon (Rev. 18)
  21. Rejoicing in Heaven & The Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:1-10)
  22. The Rider on a White Horse (Rev. 19:11-21)
  23. The Thousand Years (Rev. 20:1-6)
  24. The Defeat of Satan & Great White Throne (Rev. 20:7-15)
  25. The New Heaven and the New Earth (Rev. 21:1-8)
  26. The New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:9-27)
  27. The River of Life (Rev. 22:1-5)
  28. Come, Lord Jesus! (Rev. 22:6-21)
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Video Survey

I encourage you to watch these two Bible Project videos on the Revelation of Jesus. Video for Revelation chps 1-11 & Video for Revelation chps 12-22. As you can see from the graphic above it is quite involved thus the need for two videos to cover it all. They are only about 12 minutes long each yet provides a clear and engaging overview of the book, summarizing its themes and message in a way that’s both engaging and easy to grasp.

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At Cultivating Faith, our desire is to help you grow deeper in God’s Word. You are free to use or adapt this study for personal or group study. May God bless your time in His Word and cultivate faith, hope, and love in your life.

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