Revelation — Timeline & Events
Mar 16, 2026 • Bible for Life

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Prologue & Vision
The risen Christ among the lampstands
Rev 1
Revelation 1:12 (KJV) — And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 1:13 (KJV) — And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Revelation 1:17 (KJV) — And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead: and he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not;
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Letters to the Seven Churches
Counsel, commendation, correction
Rev 2
Revelation 2:7 (KJV) — He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life...
Revelation 2:10 (KJV) — Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison...
Revelation 3:20 (KJV) — Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him...
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Heavenly Throne Room
Worship in heaven
Rev 4
Revelation 4:2 (KJV) — And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Revelation 4:8 (KJV) — And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within...
Revelation 4:11 (KJV) — Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power...
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Scroll & Seven Seals
Judgments begin
Rev 5
Revelation 5:1 (KJV) — And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 5:5 (KJV) — Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book...
Revelation 5:9 (KJV) — Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain...
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Seven Trumpets
Escalating judgments
Rev 8
Revelation 8:6 (KJV) — And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
Revelation 8:7 (KJV) — The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood...
Revelation 9:1 (KJV) — And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth...
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Woman, Child, and Dragon
Cosmic conflict
Rev 12
Revelation 12:1 (KJV) — And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun...
Revelation 12:4 (KJV) — And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth...
Revelation 12:7 (KJV) — And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon...
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The Beast and False Prophet
Opposition and allegiance
Rev 13
Revelation 13:1 (KJV) — And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea...
Revelation 13:5 (KJV) — And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies...
Revelation 13:16 (KJV) — And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark...
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Seven Bowls (Plagues)
Final judgments
Rev 15
Revelation 16:1 (KJV) — And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
Revelation 16:2 (KJV) — And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore...
Revelation 16:17 (KJV) — And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.
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Return of Christ & Victory
Triumph and restoration
Rev 19
Revelation 19:11 (KJV) — And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True.
Revelation 19:15 (KJV) — And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations...
Revelation 19:16 (KJV) — And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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New Heaven & New Earth
Fulfillment of God’s kingdom
Rev 21
Revelation 21:1 (KJV) — And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away;
Revelation 21:3 (KJV) — Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them...
Revelation 21:4 (KJV) — And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death...