The "Book of Revelation" is
supposed to be written by John. It is the last book of the New Testament of the Bible.
"Revelation" has 22 chapters that include the following: a prophecy from John, a vision of the living Lord, letters to the seven churches (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea), a scroll and the lamb, the seven seals, worship in front of God's throne, the seven trumpets, a dragon and two beasts, the three angels, the harvest of the earth, seven angels with seven plagues, Babylon the great and its fall, the mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth, visions of God's
judgment and protection, seven bowls of god's anger, God's enemies are defeated, the final judgment, a new heaven and a new earth, the new Jerusalem, the river of life, and Christ will soon return.
Revelation tells what John had seen in a vision about God's message and about what Jesus Christ had said and done. The message has three main parts: 1) There are evil forces at work in the world and Christians may have to suffer, 2) Jesus is Lord, and he will conquer all people and powers who oppose God, and 3) God has wonderful rewards in store for his people who remain
faithful to him, especially to those who lose their lives in service for Christ.
This was especially a powerful message of hope to those early Christians who suffered for their faith. In this book, they learned that in spite the cruel power of the Roman Empire, the Lamb of God will win the final victory. This gave them the courage to be faithful.
"Revelation" has full of visions. To followers of Christ, the fall of Babylon to the early Christians meant the fall of the Roman Empire, and it gave them hope.
The book mentions seven letters to seven churches. They are shown what they have to do in times of persecution. It uses many strong images to describe God's power and judgment. Finally, after the suffering will end, those who are faithful to God will receive the greatest blessing from the almighty God.