2 Witnesses Mentioned in Revelation chapter 11, these are two individuals who are given power to prophesy for 1,260 days (or 42 months), clothed in sackcloth. They are figuratively identified as “the two olive trees” and “the two lampstands” that stand before the Lord of the earth. Their role is to testify about the work of betrayal and destruction. They are ultimately killed by the beast and then spiritually resurrected after three and a half days. Revelation 11:1-4, Zechariah 4.

2 Macro Covenants The entire Bible is fundamentally structured around two main, overarching covenants that God established with humanity:

1. The Old Testament (Old Covenant): This covenant was given to the physical Israelites, spanning from Genesis to Malachi. Its content included both law (daily instructions) and prophecy (future promises), with clear consequences of blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. 2. The New Testament (New Covenant): This covenant was established through Jesus and given to believers in Him. It represents what the covenant entails and identifies those who will truly keep it, particularly during the second coming. Luke 22:20.

3 Heavens Revelation chapter 21 describes three types of heavens:

1. The first heaven: Represents the old spiritual and physical order that passes away. 2. The new heaven: Refers to a recreated spiritual and physical order, part of God’s new kingdom. 3. The Holy City, New Jerusalem: This is identified as heaven itself in the spiritual world, which is prophesied to descend to earth. Revelation 21:1-3.

3 Main Events of Revelation The entire book of Revelation, and the overarching flow of the second coming, can be summarized by three main events that unfold in a specific sequence:

1. Betrayal: Refers to the turning away from God’s covenant, often by His chosen people, exemplified by the 7 stars. 2. Destruction: The consequent judgment and ruin that befalls those who betrayed, often brought about by destroyers such as the beast with 7 heads and 10 horns.

3. Salvation: God’s ultimate work of gathering and recreating His people, bringing them into a new kingdom, typically represented by the work of Jesus and the Promised Pastor. This sequence is foundational for understanding the biblical narrative of the end times. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 13, Revelation 22:8, Revelation 22:16.

3 Mysteries in Revelation The Book of Revelation highlights three key mysteries that were concealed until their appointed time of revelation:

1. The mystery of the seven stars and the seven golden lampstands (Revelation 1:20).

2. The mystery of the prostitute and the beast with seven heads and ten horns (Revelation 17:5-7). 3. The mystery of the Seventh Trumpet (Revelation 10:7). These mysteries imply that their identities and true meanings were not known to humanity until God revealed them through fulfillment. Revelation 1:20, Revelation 10:7, Revelation 17:5-7.

3 Plagues (Sets of Plagues) Revelation outlines three distinct sets of plagues that represent God’s progressive judgments: 1. The seven seals, which are detailed in Revelation chapters 6 and 8. 2. The seven trumpets, described in Revelation chapters 8 and 9. 3. The seven bowls of God’s wrath, presented in Revelation chapter 16. These sets of plagues signify the destruction and judgment that must occur during the fulfillment of Revelation, leading to God’s ultimate triumph. Revelation 6, Revelation 8, Revelation 9, Revelation 16.

3 Types of Israel The concept of “Israel” is understood to evolve through three distinct phases throughout biblical history: 1. Physical Israel: Refers to the literal, national Israel established in the Old Testament. 2. Spiritual Israel: Refers to the spiritual community or church that was formed at Jesus’ first coming. 3. New Spiritual Israel: Refers to the new kingdom and people, symbolized by the 12 tribes, that is established at the time of the second coming of Christ.

3 Types of Revelation The term “revelation,” meaning to open and show something previously hidden, is understood in three categories: 1. Vision Revelation: This refers to prophecies given by God through visions, such as those received by Apostle John on Patmos. 2. Actual Reality Revelation: This is the fulfillment of prophecy, where the prophetic word becomes tangible and real events occur on earth. 3. False Revelation: These are deceptive revelations originated by Satan, intended to confuse and mislead people, often by twisting God’s truth.

3.5 Days This refers to the specific period of time after the two witnesses are spiritually killed by the beast in Revelation chapter 11. They remain unburied for this duration before they are resurrected, signifying their spiritual return to life. Revelation 11.

4 Departments (Mount Zion) Mount Zion is structured with four main departments: the Elderly department, the Men’s department, the Women’s department, and the Young Adults department. This organizational framework is designed to ensure that all members of God’s flock have representation and are managed in an orderly manner, reflecting the hierarchical order of heaven.

4 Fields From the Parable of the Sower, these represent different conditions of the human heart or different responses of people to the word of God. The four fields are: 1.The Path: Represents those who hear the word but do not understand it. 2. Rocky Field: Represents those who receive the word with excitement but it does not take deep root. 3.Thorny Field: Represents those who are consumed by worries and anxieties of life, choking the word. 4. Good Soil: Represents those who hear the word, retain it in their hearts, and persevere to produce abundant fruit. Matthew 13:4, Mark 4:13, Luke 8:15.

4 Living Creatures These figures represent the four archangels who are positioned around God’s throne in heaven. They are described with multiple “eyes” (symbolizing the numerous spirits working under them) and declare “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” They serve as judges over spirits and are instrumental in carrying out God’s will using His word. Revelation 4:6-8, Revelation 5:6.

4 Contents of the Bible The content within the Bible can be broadly categorized into four main types:

1. History: Provides historical accounts that serve as examples and warnings from the past. 2. Moral Teachings/Instructions: Offers principles and guidance to correct and refine one’s spirit, leading to righteous and godly living.

3. Prophecies: Foretells future events, given in advance so that believers can recognize and worship the one true God when these events are fulfilled.

4. Fulfillments: Describes the actual realization of God’s promises and prophetic words on earth. History and moral teachings are likened to “milk,” foundational for spiritual infancy, while prophecy and fulfillment are considered “solid food,” necessary for spiritual maturity and deeper understanding.

4 Types of Pastors The Bible identifies four distinct types of pastors:

1. Pastors of Prophecy: These individuals speak God’s prophetic words (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel). 2. Promised Pastor: This is a specific individual who comes in accordance with prophecy to fulfill what God has promised (e.g., Moses, Jesus, and the New John in Revelation). 3. General Pastors: These are pastors who serve the church in general capacities, but do not necessarily fulfill prophecy. 4. False Pastors: These individuals are representatives of Satan, often operating within “Babylon,” who actively hinder the truth and spread lies. The Pharisees are cited as an example of false pastors at the first coming.

5 Key Points to Understand Rebellion, Destruction, and Salvation These points summarize the major themes of Isaiah chapters 1 and 2, which detail the logical flow of God’s work:

1. The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem (Isaiah 1:1).

2. The betrayal of the Chosen People reared by God (Isaiah 1:2-4).

3. The destruction of the Chosen People by the Gentiles (Isaiah 1:5-31).

4. The place where all Nations must come to learn (Isaiah 2:1-3).

5. Making spears into pruning hooks, signifying an era of peace (Isaiah 2:4). Isaiah 1, Isaiah 2.

5W1H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) This investigative method refers to asking and answering the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the fulfillment of Revelation or any prophecy. It is presented as the standard for providing a clear, plain, and detailed explanation of real people, events, and places as they appear in the fulfillment of God’s word, moving beyond speculation or guesswork. This method allows for a comprehensive understanding of God’s work. Revelation 1:1-3.

6 Qualifications to Enter Heaven at the Second Coming These are the essential requirements for believers to enter God’s kingdom and experience salvation during the second coming: 1.Be harvested: Be among those chosen and gathered by God into His new kingdom.

2. Be sealed with God’s word: Have God’s word, including prophecy and its fulfillment, deeply engraved in one’s heart and mind. 3. Belong to one of the 12 tribes of new spiritual Israel: Be part of the newly established spiritual lineage that reflects God’s completed work. 4. Not to add or subtract from Revelation: Understand and adhere to the prophecies and their fulfillment exactly as written, avoiding personal interpretations or omissions, to prevent losing one’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city. 5. Have one’s name in the Book of Life: Ensure one’s name is registered in the heavenly registry of the righteous. 6. Prepare lamps, oil, and wedding clothes: Be spiritually prepared with the word of testimony and righteous actions for the wedding banquet of the Lamb. These qualifications collectively emphasize the importance of understanding and doing God’s will as revealed in the fulfilled word of Revelation. Luke 8:15, Matthew 22, Matthew 25, Revelation 7, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 22:18-19.

Six Times (“After This” Phrase) The crucial phrase “after this” appears six times in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 4:1, 7:1, 7:9, 15:5, 18:1, 19:1). This phrase is highly significant because it indicates the sequential order of events in Revelation, demonstrating that one event occurs after another, even though the chapters themselves may not follow a strict chronological order in terms of their fulfillment. It helps in discerning the timeline of past, present, and future occurrences within the prophetic narrative. Revelation 4:1, Revelation 7:1, Revelation 7:9, Revelation 15:5, Revelation 18:1, Revelation 19:1.

7 Eras (or Periods) of the Bible This is a sequential categorization of God’s work and biblical history, outlining seven distinct periods:

1. Period of Genesis: Spans from Adam until the Israelites entered Egypt, covering approximately 2,500 years. 2. Period of Exodus and the Law: Begins with the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and their reception of God’s law. 3. Period of the Judges: A time when God raised up individuals to deliver His people from various forms of captivity. 4. Period of the Kings: Marked by the establishment of kingship in Israel at the people’s request. 5. Period of the Prophets: Characterized by God sending prophets to communicate His word to His people. 6. Period of the Gospel and Epistles: Encompasses Jesus’ first coming and the subsequent preaching of the gospel through the apostles’ epistles, lasting approximately 2,000 years. 7. Period of Recreation and Revelation: The current era, where events prophesied in Revelation are being fulfilled, and a new kingdom is being created by God.

7 Lampstands These are a significant symbolic representation in Revelation, identified as the seven churches. Jesus is depicted walking among them, and they are also linked to the seven stars, which represent the seven messengers. Spiritually, a lamp’s function is to provide light in darkness, symbolizing the role of these entities in illuminating the truth. They are also referred to as the seven spirits of God. Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1, Revelation 4:1-5, Revelation 5:6.