Revelation Chart and Outline
Revelation Chart and Outline
I thought it might be helpful to put together an 'End-Times Overview' chart of all the key events prophesied in the book of Revelation. In general, the book of Revelation maintains a sequential order of the prophesied visions concerning Daniel's 70th week. The exception is when the Apostle John is told to 'prophesy again' (Rev 10:11). At that point, we are graciously and repeatedly provided with many more new details of the last 3 1/2 years of Daniel's 70th week... and even beyond.
I believe that one of the purposes of prophecy is to prepare God's people for extremely difficult times.
It seems God loves mysteries and is pleased when we struggle with His Word. It forces us to rely more upon Him. There are at least three commands we are given that produce a lot of tension when considering end-times: First, the one who endures to the end will be saved. It begs the question, the end of what? Second, we are to watch for the specific prophesied signs of His coming so that we are not caught off guard. Third, Jesus will come at an hour we do not expect. So, no one is going to figure out, to the day, when He will return. We are all going to be surprised in one way or another!
I originally created this website both as an introductory learning tool for those unfamiliar with the Book of Revelation, as well as a forum where those with extensive knowledge on the subject can exchange ideas. When teaching about prophecy, I found that it is usually intimidating to newcomers. Because of that, I developed a set of teaching notes which have helped to make the vital prophecies found in the Bible more accessible (See Donnie's Teaching Notes). I strive to put the facts of the end-times together in a concise, organized and informative manner utilizing visual charts to simplify complex prophetic topics and help people come away with clarity instead of confusion.
Bottom line, we may be the generation to witness His coming. Regardless of your view on the timing of the Great Tribulation, we can all agree that one day it will be critical for all Christians living in the last days to understand the signs of the End Times. Israel is back in the land, Jerusalem is the capital, and I am anxiously awaiting for the next signs; the ashes of a red heifer, daily sacrifices and the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. This day may be very soon or far off in the future, but this website is a small effort to fulfill one of the overarching messages of the Book of Revelation - WATCH and BE PREPARED!
Finally, don't be surprised if we are all a little confused on the exact details of the Second Coming. After all, John the Baptist, one of the most righteous men in the history of the world, was very confused with the details of the First Coming. The details of prophecy are not easy and take time and a lot of study to understand. I suggest we be very kind and patient in our teaching and discussions with lots of love for one another. Above all, this should not be a divisive issue among believers. It seems God loves mysteries and is pleased when we endeavor to understand His Word. Why? The subject of prophecy forces us to rely more upon Him and no one is going to figure out, to the exact day, when He will return. We are all going to be surprised in one way or another! Again, a boat-load of grace is needed surrounding this emotional and wonderful topic.
Blessings,
Donnie
The purpose of this chart is to illustrate the big picture, a map that allows for a 35,000 foot view of the multifaceted prophecy signs in the book of Revelation. The Revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of Daniel's 70th week, which deals with all the specifics of the End Times. I believe the Prewrath position best supports the timing of the complex and chaotic events. Prewrath teaches a sequential and consecutive chronological framework for the seals, trumpets, and bowls which is tremendously helpful to the understanding the flow of the book.
The Revelation is a book of prophecy foretelling God’s plan for the end of the world and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Revelation gives Christians more detail about end-times events than any other book in the Bible. Add to it the Book of Daniel, Matthew 24 (the Olivet Discourse), and 2 Thessalonians 2 and we have a thorough description of the prophetic period known as “the end times.” The “end times” is a reference to a short 7-year prophetic period called Daniel’s 70th week. During this seven-year period there will be specific prophetic signs that will identify and confirm if we are living in the last days. This knowledge will help us to be prepared and ready to warn those who choose to listen. In other words, when we begin to see the fulfillment of these specific end-time signs, we will know the Second Coming of Jesus is very near (within the seven-year period known as Daniel’s 70th week).
The Revelation serves as a guide for those who will be alive at that future time. For this reason, God wants us to be prepared and to understand this end-times prophecy. Many prophecies concerning the Messiah’s First Coming have already been fulfilled, but many regarding His Second Coming remain unfulfilled (about half). The Book of Revelation answers the question “What will occur during the last days (Daniel’s 70th week)?”
Donnie
The Book of Revelation Outline
THE BOOK OF REVELATION OUTLINE
Instructions for the Church concerning the End-Times
ProphecySigns.com. 4.10.21
JOHN’S PROPHECY CONCERNING END-TIMES
REVELATION 1:1-2 THE TITLE OF THE BOOK: APOCALYPSE (GK) - UNVEILING
1:3 A BLESSING PROMISED TO THOSE WHO READ BOOK OF REVELATION
1:4-6 GREETINGS TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES
1:7 LOOK! HE IS COMING IN THE CLOUDS, EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM (RAPTURE)
1:8-18 VISION OF THE SON OF MAN. 18 TRUTHS ABOUT THE RISEN LORD
1:19-20 WRITE DOWN THE THINGS THAT ARE NOW HAPPENING, AND THOSE EVENTS THAT WILL TAKE PLACE LATER (END-TIME PROPHECY)
END-TIME INSTRUCTIONS TO THE 7 CHURCHES
REVELATION 2-3 CHRIST COMMENDS, REBUKES, COMMANDS, PROMISES
2:1-7 EPHESUS: OVERCOME DECEPTION OF FALSE PROPHETS
2:8-11 SMYRNA: PERSECUTED, SUFFERING CHURCH, REMAIN FAITHFUL
2:12-17 PERGAMUM: REMAIN LOYAL, LIVING IN CITY OF THRONE OF SATAN,
2:18-29 THYATIRA: CAST INTO THE GREAT TRIBULATION, HOLD ON!
3:1-6 SARDIS: WAKE UP, EVEN TO THE POINT OF MARTYRDOM
3:7-13 PHILADELPHIA: PERSEVERE DURING THE GREAT TRIBULATION (RAPTURE)
3:14-22 LAODECIA: APOSTATE CHURCH, LEFT BEHIND
IMMEDIATELY BEFORE DANIEL’S 70TH WEEK BEGINS
REVELATION 4: A VISION OF HEAVENLY WORSHIP
4:1-3 JOHN CALLED UP TO HEAVEN TO THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD
4:4 ELDERS CLOTHED IN WHITE, THE FATHER’S DIVINE COUNCIL
4:5-8 SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD & THE 4 LIVING CREATURES: THE CHERUBIM
4:9-11 WORSHIP IN HEAVEN (14 SONGS IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION)
REVELATION 5: THE SEVEN SEALED SCROLL & THE WORTHY LAMB
5:1-5 THE THRONE OF GOD THE FATHER IN HEAVEN, NO ONE WORTHY
5:6-10 JESUS TAKES THE LARGE SCROLL WITH 7 SEALS (TITLE DEED TO EARTH, THE FINAL BATTLE PLAN TO CLEANSE THE EARTH FROM EVIL)
5:11 ONE HUNDRED 100 MILLION ANGELS SINGING
5:12-14 ONLY THE LAMB WHO WAS KILLED IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE SCROLL
DANIEL’S 70TH WEEK BEGINS (SEE DANIEL 9:27)
REVELATION 6: OPENING OF THE SIX SEALS
6:1-2 1ST SEAL: WHITE HORSE: ANTICHRIST DECEPTION, FALSE PEACE COVENANT
6:3-4 2ND SEAL: RED HORSE: WAR, GREAT SWORD, HE TAKES PEACE FROM EARTH
6:5-6 3RD SEAL: BLACK HORSE: FAMINE, GLOBAL ECONOMIC COLLAPSE, FOOD RATIONING
THE GREAT TRIBULATION BEGINS (ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION MT 24:15)
6:7-8 4TH SEAL: GREEN HORSE: AUTHORITY GIVEN TO ANTICHRIST TO KILL, ¼ MEN DIE
6:9-11 5TH SEAL: MARTYRS CRY OUT FOR GOD’S VENGEANCE, REST A LITTLE WHILE LONGER
6:12-14 6TH SEAL: COSMIC SIGNS, SUN DARK, MOON BLOOD RED, STARS FALL, SKY ROLLS UP
6:15-17 THE GREAT DAY OF GOD’S WRATH IS ABOUT TO BEGIN
THE GREAT TRIBULATION IS CUT SHORT (MATTHEW 24:22,36)
THE RESURRECTION & RAPTURE (MATTHEW 24:30-31)
REVELATION 7: 144,000 JEWS SEALED & GREAT MULTITUDE RAPTURED
7:1-4 DO NOT HARM THE EARTH, SEA, TREES UNTIL 144,000 ARE SEALED
7:5-8 144,000 JEWS (FIRSTFRUITS SAVED ISRAEL) SEALED IN THEIR FOREHEAD
7:9-17 THE RAPTURE OF THE GREAT MULTITUDE (ALL DEAD & LIVING SAINTS)
REVELATION 1:7 “AND EVERY EYE SHALL SEE HIM”
THE DAY OF THE LORD BEGINS
REVELATION 8: 7TH SEAL OPENED; 7 TRUMPET JUDGMENTS (GOD’S WRATH PHASE 1)
8:1-6 SILENCE IN HEAVEN FOR ½ HOUR, GOD’S HEAVENLY TEMPLE
8:3-6 1ST TRUMPET: LAND JUDGED: 1/3 TREES AND ALL GRASS BURNED
8:8-9 2ND TRUMPET: SEA JUDGED: 1/3 SEAS BECOME AS BLOOD, ASTEROID
8:10-11 3RD TRUMPET: FRESH WATERS JUDGED: 1/3 BITTER - WORMWOOD
8:12 4TH TRUMPET: SUN, MOON, STARS JUDGED: 1/3 DARKNESS
8:13 THREE WOES TO BE RELEASED ON THE INHABITANTS OF EARTH
REVELATION 9:1 SUPERNATURAL DEMONIC OPPRESSION
9:1-12 5TH TRUMPET: 1ST WOE – A STAR (APOLLYON) FALLS FROM SKY. FALLEN ANGELS, LOCUSTS RELEASED FROM THE PIT (ABYSS) AND TORMENT UNBELIEVERS FOR 5 MONTHS.
9:13-21 6TH TRUMPET: 2ND WOE – 4 DEATH ANGELS RULE OVER 200M DEMONS RELEASED FROM EUPHRATES, UNPRECEDENT ESCALATION OF SIN, 1/3 MEN DIE
REVELATION 10: THE ANGEL AND THE LITTLE SCROLL
10:1-3 STRONG ANGEL OF THE LORD (JESUS) & THE “LITT LE SCROLL”
10:4 SEVEN THUNDERS MYSTERIOUS PROPHECY TO BE REVEALED IN END-TIMES
10:5-7 MYSTERY OF GOD COMPLETE (GENTILE SALVATION APART FROM ISRAEL)
10:8-10 THE LITTLE SCROLL IS BOTH SWEET (2ND COMING OF JESUS) AND BITTER (GOD’S WRATH JUDGMENT). JOHN MUST PROPHECY AGAIN
DANIEL’S 70TH WEEK ENDS (7 YEARS COMPLETED)
JOHN REVEALS MORE DETAILS CONCERNING DANIEL’S 70TH WEEK
REVELATION 11: THE TWO WITNESSES MINISTRY
11:1-2 MEASURING THE TRIBULATION TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM
11:3 JERUSALEM TRAMPLED FOR 42 MONTHS (2/3 JEWS PERISH, 1/3 REFINED)
11:4-6 TWO WITNESSES MINISTRY OF POWER FOR 1,260 DAYS (MOSES & ELIJAH?)
11:7-10 BEAST FROM THE ABYSS KILLS TWO WITNESSES AFTER 3 ½ YEARS
11:11-13 TWO WITNESSES RAISED AFTER 3 ½ DAYS. 2ND WOE COMPLETE
11:14-18 7TH TRUMPET: KINGDOM OF THIS WORLD HAS BECOME KINGDOM OF CHRIST
11:19 GOD’S TEMPLE IN HEAVEN OPENED
JOHN CONTINUES TO PROPHECY MORE DETAILS OF DANIEL’S 70TH WEEK
REVELATION 12: KEY PLAYERS IN DANIEL’S 70TH WEEK
12:1-2 SIGN IN HEAVEN A WOMAN: FAITHFUL REMNANT THE NATION ISRAEL
12:3-4 SIGN IN HEAVEN A GREAT RED DRAGON: 7 HEADS, 10 HORNS, 10 CROWNS
12:5 WOMAN GIVES BIRTH TO A MALE CHILD: JESUS CHRIST. ASCENSION.
12:7-9 WAR IN HEAVEN. ARCHANGEL MICHAEL CAST SATAN TO EARTH
12:10-12 BELIEVERS OVERCOME SATAN THE ACCUSER BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB
12:13-16 SATAN PURSUES THE WOMAN (ISRAEL). PROTECTION (3 ½ YEARS)
12:17 SATAN MAKES WAR WITH HER OFFSPRING (THE CHURCH)
REVELATION 13: LOYALTY TO THE ANTICHRIST OR JESUS CHRIST?
13:1 THE BEAST OUT OF THE SEA - SYMBOLIC OF ANTICHRIST & HIS KINGDOM. (10 HORNS, WITH 10 CROWN ARE 10 FUTURE KINGS WHO SERVE ANTICHRIST)
13:2-4 COMPOSITE BEAST LEOPARD, BEAR, LION: 7 HEADS, 10 HORNS, 10 CROWNS (1. EGYPT 2. ASSYRIA 3. BABYLON 4. MEDO-PERSIA 5. GREECE 6. ROME 7. ISLAM 8. THE REVIVED ISLAMIC CALIPHATE OF THE ANTICHRIST? FATAL HEAD WOUND.
MEN WORSHIP SATAN AND THE BEAST
13:5-10 ANTICHRIST GIVEN AUTHORITY 42 MONTHS. BLASPHEMES GOD AND DESECRATES HIS DWELLING PLACE (ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION)
13:11-15 ANOTHER BEAST; FALSE PROPHET. DECEPTIVE MIRACULOUS SIGNS
13:16-18 NO BUY OR SELL W/O MARK OF THE BEAST 666. WORSHIP THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST (THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION) OR BE KILLED
REVELATION 14: MORE DETAILS ON 144,000, 3 WARNINGS, RAPTURE, WRATH OF GOD
14:1-5 144,000 FIRST- FRUITS OF ISRAEL (SEALED/REDEEMED/RAPTURED)
14:6-7 1ST ANGEL FLYING IN MIDAIR PROCLAIMS ETERNAL GOSPEL TO THE ENTIRE EARTH
14:8 2ND ANGEL ANNOUNCES FALLEN! FALLEN IS MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT
14:9-12 3RD ANGEL WARNS, DOOM FOR ANTICHRIST WORSHIPPERS, MARK OF THE BEAST 666
14:13 BLESSED ARE MARTYRS WHO DIE IN TRIBULATION AND DAY OF THE LORD
14:14-16 JESUS HARVESTS THE SAVED ON THE EARTH (THE RAPTURE)
14:17-20 HARVEST OF THE UNSAVED, GREAT WINEPRESS OF WRATH, ARMAGEDDON
THE DAY OF THE LORD (GOD’S WRATH PHASE 2) THE 7 BOWL JUDGMENTS
REVELATION 15: PRELUDE TO THE 7 BOWL JUDGMENTS
15:1-4 THE RAPTURED CHURCH, VICTORIOUS BELIEVERS STAND BY GOD’S THRONE
15:5 GOD’S TEMPLE IN HEAVEN OPENED
REVELATION 16:1 SEVEN BOWLS OF GOD’S FINAL WRATH
16:1-2 1ST BOWL: GRIEVOUS SORES ON THOSE w MARK OF BEAST 666
16:3 2ND BOWL: SEAS BECOME LIKE BLOOD OF A DEAD MAN. ALL FISH DIE
16:4-7 3RD BOWL: RIVERS & SPRINGS FRESH WATER TURNED TO BLOOD
16:8-9 4TH BOWL: SUN'S SCORCHING HEAT TORMENTS. MEN REFUSE TO REPENT
16:10-11 5TH BOWL: ANTICHRIST’S KINGDOM IN TOTAL DARKNESS. MEN CURSE GOD
16:12-14 6TH BOWL: EUPHRATES DRIED: EVIL SPIRITS LIKE FROGS PERFORM MIRCULOUS SIGNS,
16:15 JESUS’ THIEF-LIKE PHYSICAL RETURN TO THE EARTH IS STILL FUTURE
16:16-21 GATHER KINGS OF EAST TO BATTLE AT ARMAGEDDON. 7TH BOWL: “IT IS DONE!” GREATEST EARTHQUAKE IN HISTORY. JERUSALEM SPLIT. MOUNTAINS & EVERY ISLAND DISPLACED. MYSTERY BABYLON DESTROYED. 100 LB. HAILSTONES. MEN CURSE GOD!
THE FALL OF MYSTERY BABYLON & THE ANTICHRIST
REVELATION 17: MYSTERY BABYLON, (REVIVED ISLAMIC EMPIRE?)
17:1-2 FALSE RELIGIOUS SYSTEM IS A PROSTITUTE, SHE RIDES BEAST TO POWER
17:3-5 THE “MOTHER” GREATEST FALSE RELIGION, 7 HEADS (KINGDOMS) 10 HORNS (KINGS)
17:6-8 MYSTERY BABYLON DRUNK WITH BLOOD OF SAINTS (DURING 1ST 3 ½ YEARS)
17:9-19 A CITY IN THE DESERT NEAR A SEA (MECCA/SAUDI ARABIA/NEOM ISA. 21, RED SEA?)
BEAST AND 10 HORNS HATE THE PROSTITUTE, BURN HER WITH FIRE, VISIBLE FROM SEA
REVELATION 18: MYSTERY BABYLON, DEMONIC ECONOMIC RELIGIOUS SYSTEM
18:1-3 FALLEN IS BABYLON THE GREAT, ECONOMIC SEDUCER, A CITY OF EXCESS
18:4-8 GOD’S PEOPLE ARE CALLED OUT OF HER OR SHARE IN HER JUDGMENT
18:9-19 IN ONE HOUR GREAT WEALTH BROUGHT TO RUIN
18:20-24 THE CITY OF BABYLON THROWN DOWN, NEVER TO BE FOUND AGAIN
REVELATION 19: JESUS PHYSICAL RETURN TO EARTH ON A WHITE HORSE
19:1-5 MYSTERY BABYLON DESTROYED, THE HALLE LU JAH "PRAISE TO JEHOVAH" CHORUS!!!
19:6-9 MARRIAGE SUPPER/FEAST OF THE LAMB: HIS BRIDE (ISRAEL & CHURCH)
19:10 THE TESTIMONY (STORY) OF JESUS IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY
19:11-16 JESUS RETURNS TO EARTH WITH THE SAINTS. HEAVEN OPENS, JESUS’ ROBE DIPPED IN BLOOD, WINEPRESS OF HIS WRATH (SINAI TO EDOM TO JERUSALEM TO MT. OF OLIVES)
19:17-21 THE FINAL BATTLE: THE WAR OF ARMAGEDDON. THE BEAST & FALSE PROPHET CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE
BEGINNING OF THE MILLENNIUM AND RENEWAL OF THE EARTH
REVELATION 20: MESSIAH’S 1000 YEAR MILLENNIAL REIGN
20:1-3 SATAN BOUND FOR 1000 YEARS IN THE BOTTOMLESS PIT
20:4-6 TWO TYPES OF RESURRECTION.
20:7-9 SATAN RELEASED AFTER 1000 YRS. TO TEST THE KINGDOM PEOPLE
20:10 SATAN'S FINAL JUDGMENT: CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE
20:11-13 SECOND RESURRECTION, GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT BY BOOKS
20:14-15 THE SECOND DEATH: DEATH AND HELL CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE
REVELATION 21: THE RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS AT END OF MILLENNIUM
21:1-23 A NEW HEAVEN, A NEW EARTH, NEW JERUSALEM (SEE 2 PETER 3:10) NO MORE SEA, DEATH, TEARS, PAIN, CURSE, NIGHT
REVELATION 22: CLOSING REMARKS
22:1-5 THE RIVER OF LIFE & THE TREE OF LIFE (ACTS 3:21 RESTORATION)
22:6-18 BESSING & WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE THE WORDS OF THIS PROPHECY
22:20-21 ONCE THESE PROPHECY EVENTS BEGIN, “YES, I AM COMING SOON.”
The chart below is the Post Tribulation presentation of the Book of Revelation. I held to this view prior to changing to Prewrath several years ago.
