A SIMPLE GUIDE TO THE BOOK OF REVELATION (KJV) - By Dr. Jeremy Cox

A chapter‑by‑chapter overview for easy understanding

What Is the Book of Revelation?

The Book of Revelation is the final book of the Bible.

It was written by John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9).

Revelation shows:

Who Jesus Christ truly is

What will happen at the end of the age

How God will judge evil

How Christ will return

How God will make all things new

It is the only book that promises a special blessing to those who read, hear, and keep its words
(Revelation 1:3).

A SIMPLE CHAPTER‑BY‑CHAPTER GUIDE

Chapter 1 — The Vision of Jesus Christ

John sees Jesus in glory.

Jesus appears as the risen, eternal Lord and gives John the command to write the book.

Chapters 2–3 — Letters to the Seven Churches

Jesus sends messages to seven real churches in Asia Minor:

Ephesus — Left their first love

Smyrna — Faithful in suffering

Pergamos — Compromising

Thyatira — Tolerating false teaching

Sardis — Spiritually dead

Philadelphia — Faithful and strong

Laodicea — Lukewarm

Each letter ends with a promise to those who overcome.

Chapter 4 — The Throne in Heaven

John is taken up to heaven and sees God’s throne surrounded by worship.

Chapter 5 — The Lamb and the Book

A sealed book is in God’s hand.

Only Jesus — the Lamb — is worthy to open it.

Chapter 6 — The Six Seals

The first six seals are opened:

White horse — conquest

Red horse — war

Black horse — famine

Pale horse — death

Martyrs cry out

Great earthquake and cosmic signs

Chapter 7 — The 144,000 and the Great Multitude

God seals 144,000 from Israel.

A great multitude from all nations stands before God in white robes.

Chapters 8–9 — The Trumpet Judgments

Seven trumpets bring judgments on the earth, sea, rivers, heavens, and mankind.

Chapter 10 — The Little Book

John eats a little book — sweet in his mouth, bitter in his belly — symbolizing prophecy.

Chapter 11 — The Two Witnesses

Two witnesses preach, are killed, rise again, and ascend to heaven.

The seventh trumpet sounds.

Chapter 12 — The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon

A symbolic picture of:

Israel (the woman)

Christ (the child)

Satan (the dragon)

A great spiritual war is revealed.

Chapter 13 — The Two Beasts

Two evil leaders rise:

The Beast (Antichrist)

The False Prophet

The mark of the beast (666) is introduced.

Chapter 14 — Final Warnings

Three angels warn the world.

The earth is harvested in judgment.

Chapters 15–16 — The Seven Bowls of Wrath

Seven final plagues are poured out on the earth.

Chapter 17 — Mystery Babylon

A great false religious system is judged.

Chapter 18 — The Fall of Babylon

A global economic system collapses in one hour.

Chapter 19 — The Second Coming of Christ

Heaven opens.

Jesus returns on a white horse as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Chapter 20 — The Millennium and Final Judgment

Satan is bound for 1,000 years

Christ reigns

Final rebellion

Great White Throne Judgment

Chapter 21 — New Heaven and New Earth

God creates a new heaven and a new earth.

The New Jerusalem descends from heaven.

Chapter 22 — Final Invitation

The Bible ends with:

A warning

A blessing

A promise

A prayer

“Surely I come quickly.”

“Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

Key Themes Made Simple

1. Jesus Wins

Revelation shows Christ’s total victory over Satan, sin, and death.

2. God Is in Control

Even when the world seems chaotic, God’s plan is unfolding.

3. Judgment Is Real

God will judge evil and reward righteousness.

4. Hope for Believers

Heaven, resurrection, and eternal life are promised.

5. A New Creation

God will make all things new — forever.
Amen!!!