Echatology: Hope And Creature In The Book Of Revelation

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The book of Revelation is the final book of the Bible that brings hope, wonder, and fear to all of its readers. The topic of eschatology is found all throughout the Bible, and especially in the book of Revelation. Eschatology is defined as a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind (Herrick). Important points of influence that eschatology contains is the resurrection, the return of Christ, and the new heaven and earth. Within Revelation, the author John explains these three topics and unveils to the reader what will happen in the end times. The teaching of eschatology in the church today is essential. Christians well informed on this topic will notice a change in their personal lives. Christians will focus more on their personal relationship with Christ and reach out to non-believers more often. The topic of eschatology is scattered all throughout the Bible but is primarily focused on in the book of Revelation. The term revelation refers to something or someone once hidden becoming visible. The book of Revelation was written by John on the Island of Patmos around 81-96 AD. This date was assigned to this book because many scholars believe that John wrote this book during the persecution of Emperor Domitian (Elwell & …show more content…

Revelation 21:4 says, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” This verse clearly states that the suffering man has endured all throughout history has finally been purged by God. The other interaction that has changed is between God and man. Before the new heaven and earth, God and man could not interact directly. Revelation 21:3 discusses how God will dwell with his people and that God will be in direct interaction with his followers (ESV Study

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