Revelation — Timeline & Events

Mar 16, 2026Bible for Life

Revelation — Timeline & Events
  1. Prologue & Vision

    The risen Christ among the lampstands

    Rev 1

    John’s initial vision and the message to the churches.

    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;

  2. Letters to the Seven Churches

    Counsel, commendation, correction

    Rev 2

    Messages in chapters 2–3 addressing each church with counsel and exhortation.

    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...

  3. Heavenly Throne Room

    Worship in heaven

    Rev 4

    A vision of God’s throne and the worship of the heavenly court.

    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...

  4. Scroll & Seven Seals

    Judgments begin

    Rev 5

    The sealed scroll and the opening of the seven seals.

    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...

  5. Seven Trumpets

    Escalating judgments

    Rev 8

    Trumpet judgments bringing plagues and cosmic disturbances.

    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...

  6. Woman, Child, and Dragon

    Cosmic conflict

    Rev 12

    Symbolic drama of conflict between the woman and the dragon.

    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...

  7. The Beast and False Prophet

    Opposition and allegiance

    Rev 13

    The rise of the beast(s) and the mark associated with allegiance.

    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...

  8. Seven Bowls (Plagues)

    Final judgments

    Rev 15

    The final series of bowls poured out as God’s decisive judgment.

    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.

  9. Return of Christ & Victory

    Triumph and restoration

    Rev 19

    Christ’s triumphant return and the defeat of evil.

    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.

  10. New Heaven & New Earth

    Fulfillment of God’s kingdom

    Rev 21

    The new creation, the New Jerusalem, and God dwelling with people.

    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...