New Testament
Book of Revelation
Letters to seven churches open a series of visions about struggle, judgment and worship. The book ends with a new heaven and earth where God lives with his people and every tear is wiped away.
At a glance
Revelation key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 22
- Author
- Named as John; traditionally the apostle, though some scholars suggest another John
- When it was written
- Traditionally around AD 90 to 96, on the island of Patmos
- Main theme
- Christ wins, and God makes all things new
- Key verse
- Revelation 21:4
Summary
What is Revelation about?
Letters to seven churches open a series of visions about struggle, judgment and worship. The book ends with a new heaven and earth where God lives with his people and every tear is wiped away.
Key verse
A key verse in Revelation
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
22 chapters
Revelation chapters
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Questions
Revelation: common questions
Who wrote the book of Revelation?
Named as John; traditionally the apostle, though some scholars suggest another John.
When was Revelation written?
Traditionally around AD 90 to 96, on the island of Patmos.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Letters to seven churches open a series of visions about struggle, judgment and worship. The book ends with a new heaven and earth where God lives with his people and every tear is wiped away.
How many chapters are in Revelation?
Revelation has 22 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in Revelation?
Revelation 21:4: “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (KJV).
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