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The Book of Revelation

A Letter of Hope for a Troubled Time

Two Roads Diverged In a Wood . . .

July 19, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: Two Roads Diverged In A Wood … Main Idea: The two fates of every human being is either being numbered with the Lamb, who suffered the wrath of God that they may have eternal rest, or fallenin love with the comforts of the world and sin, which resuslts in eternal judgment. Big Idea: Two paths are set before every human. One leads to eternal life and the other leads to eternal judgment. I. Eternal Rest is Experienced By Those Who Have Been Redeemed By the Lamb. A. A Love Affair with the Lamb Leads to Life. (Rev. 14:1-5) B. A Love Affair with Babylon Leads to Judgment. (Rev. 14:6-11) C. The Better Path Forward (Rev. 14:12-13) D. Either Harvested to Life or Reaped to Judgment (Rev. 14-20)

This Is Eternal Life

August 23, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: This Is Eternal Life Main Idea: The central feature of the new heaven and new earth is the real and universal presence of God. I. The fully sanctified people of God will have full fellowship with God and the Lamb and full access to God and the Lamb’s abundant blessings forever in the worldwide paradise city-temple. (Revelation 21-22) A. The Dwelling Place of God is with Humanity (Rev. 21:1-5) B. God is making all things new. (Rev. 21:6-8) C. Having the glory of God (Rev. 21:9-27) D. The new and better Eden (Rev. 22:1-9) E. If your robes are washed, then you may enter the gates of the city, drink from the water of life, and eat from the tree of life! (Rev. 22:10-29) F. Come Lord Jesus (Rev. 22:20-21)

Be Faithful Unto Death

August 16, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: Be Faithful Unto Death Main Idea: Those, who are faithful to Christ for their salvation, have passed from death to life, and those, who remain harden to Christ, will face the second death. I. Have you passed from death to life, or does the second death await you? (Revelation 20) A. When is Satan bound? (Rev. 20:1-3) B. Who are the groups of saints revealed to John? (Rev. 20:4) C. What is the first resurrection? (Rev. 20:5-6) D. Is this 1,000 years literal or symbolic? (Rev. 20:6) E. When is Satan released from his prison? (Rev. 20:7-8) F. Who are these in the army of Satan? (Rev. 20:9-10) G. Who is in the second resurrection? (Rev. 20:11-12) H. Who experiences the second death? (Rev. 20:13-15)

An Ocean Without Shores or Bottom

August 9, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: An Ocean Without Shores or Bottom Main Idea: Hallelujah! For Christ’s Church has been Refined in the World, made ready for Christ’s Glorious Return and Victory over His enemies. I. Jesus Loves His Own To the End. (Rev. 19) A. Hallelujah! For The Corruptive Influence of Babylon Has Been Removed. (Rev. 19:1-5) B. Hallelujah! For The Church Has Made Herself Ready for Her King. (Rev. 19:6-8) C. Hallelujah! For God Has Called People to the Feast. (Rev. 19:9-10) D. Hallelujah! For Christ Has Returned. (Rev. 19:11-16) E. Hallelujah! For Christ’s Day of Victory Has Come! (Rev. 19:17-21)

The Mud Pies of Babylon

August 2, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: The Mud Pies of Babylon Main Idea: The world’s system is attractive to all, but her splendor and allure will swiftly end in destruction. Therefore, flee her seduction. I. The allure of Babylon is difficult to resist, but her doom is the fate of all who succumb to her allure. A. The Great Prostitute (Rev. 17:1-6a) B. Her Allure is Monstrous (Rev. 17:6b-8) C. The Demonic Power behind the Curtain (Rev. 17:9-18) D. Do Not Succumb to Her Allure, Christians! (Rev. 18:1-5) E. Her Destruction Will Be Swift and Devastating (Rev. 18:6-24) F. Watch Over Your Heart!

For You Alone Are Holy

July 26, 2020 • Denton Ice

Title: For You Alone Are Holy Main Idea: In order to have a proper understanding of the wrath of God, it must be seen in connection with his holiness. I. Setting the Stage (Revelation 15) A. A Proper Worship of God Reflects His Holiness (Rev. 15:3-4). B. The Santuary and Smoke are illustrations of his holiness. (Rev. 15:5-8) Wrath Rightly Displayed (Revelation 16) A. The Actions of a Sovereign Lord (Rev. 16:8) B. Retribution Comes even for the Lord’s most powerful enemies. (Rev. 16:10) C. “It is Done!” (Rev. 16:17)

Sustained By the Slain Lamb

July 12, 2020 • Cale Fauver

Title: Sustained by the Slain Lamb Main Idea: Everyone worships either the slain Lamb or the slaying Beast. Big Idea: Who you worship matters, and what you worship will cost you. Point 1: The Woman and the Dragon (Rev 12:1-6) Point 2: The War in Heaven (Rev 12:7-17) Point 3: Who will you Worship (Rev. 13)

To Be On the Right Side of History

July 5, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: To Be On the Right Side of History Main Idea: God has made his plan for the history of the chord to his church, who is known and protected by God to proclaim the gospel until Christ’s kingdom comes. Big Idea: The Church knows what is true, right, and what is to come, and we must make it known to a hostile world. I. The Church is givien the mystery of God, and sent to make it known. A. Christ sends an angel to give a scroll to John. (Revelation 10:1-5) B. There will be no more delay. (Revelation 10:6-7) C. The Gospel is Sweet and Bitter. (Revelation 10:8-11) D. God knows His Church. (Revelation 11:1-2) E. God Protects and Empowers His Church to Proclaim teh Gospel to a Hostile World. (Revelation 11:3-14) F. The Kingdom of the World Belongs to God and Christ. (Revelation 11:15-19)

Prayers Are Answered and Judgment Has Come

June 28, 2020 • Denton Ice

Main idea: Our sovereign God hears and protects his people while exacting judgment upon the world by any means he sees fit. 1. The prayers of the Saints are heard 8:1-5 2. Judgment is severe 8:6-12 3. Things get worse 8:13-9:19 4. Yet blindness remains 9:20-21

Sovereign to the End

June 21, 2020 • Denton Ice

Title: Sovereign to the End The sovereign God unveils disaster - 6:1-8 The sovereign God comforts the saints - 6:9-11 The sovereign God unleashes his wrath - 6:2-17 The sovereign God brings victory, satisfaction, and joy -7

“Who can bring justice in a world full of injustice?”

June 14, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: “Who can bring justice in a world full of injustice?” Big Idea: There is no justice and no peace outside of the Kingdom of Christ. I. Worthy is the Holy God and the slain Lamb to establish justice and peace for his ransomed people. A. I will show you must happen. (4:1) B. The one who seats on the throne in heaven is full of glory, mercy, justice, and holiness. (4:2-6) C. He is worthy of constant praise. (4:7-11) D. “Who is worthy to bring justice to the world.” (5:1-4) E. The Lamb who had been slain is worthy to bring justice. (5:5-10) F. He is worthy of all honor and worship. (5:11-14)

A Cover is Not A Book

June 7, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: A Cover is Not A Book Passage: Revelation 3 Main Idea: All churches in the age between the resurrection and Christ’s return must rely on the power of the Spirit alone through the gospel for endurance to remain faithful as unified until the end. Big Idea: What lessons can we learn from the triumphs and failures of these 7 churches in Asia. I. What you see and hear is not always what it seems. (Revelation 3) A. A Church that seems alive, but is spiritually dead (v. 1-6). B. A Church that seems insignificant, but is powerful (v. 7-13). C. A Church that seems rich, but is poor (v. 14-22)

The Epistle of Christ to All Churches

May 31, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: The Epistle of Christ to All Churches Main Idea: In the age between the resurrection and return of Christ, under the Lordship of Christ, the church must remain faithful in times of peace adn persecution to Christ’s mission, Christ’s teaching, and Christ’s rule. Big Idea: Hey church, remain faithful to Christ or He will jduge you swiftly. I. The One who walks in their presence, is the sovereign Lord, the great judge, and the majestic Son of God has somethign to say to his churches. A. A Church May Abandon Christ’s Mission. (Revelation 2:1-7) B. A Church May Endure Extreme Suffering. (Revelation 2:8-11) C. A Church May Abandon Christ’s Teachings. (Revelation 2:13-17) D. A Church May Abandon Christ’s Rule. (Revelation 2:18-29)

Rescuing Revelation from Left Behind

May 24, 2020 • Matthew Castro

Title: Rescuing Revelation from Left Behind Main Idea: This revelation of Jesus Christ revealed by God, testified by Christ, and shown to John is vital for all to be affected by this word, so that they may be blessed by the everlasting, glorious grace in Christ, which is given to his churches for hope to the end. Big Idea: Pay attention to the words of this book revealed by the Risen Christ. I. Blessed is the one who is affected by this testimony of Christ, which John saw and wrote. (Revelation 1) A. Revelation of Jesus Christ (v.1) B. To His Servant John (v.2) C. Blessed is the reader and the hearer and the keeper of this testimony. (v.3) D. The Need of Grace to the church (v.4-5) E. Hope for the Church in the Risen King and Lord (v.6) F. Terror for those who have not been affected by Christ’s testimony. (v.7-20)