In this chapter, I will introduce two vital and foundational issues for properly understanding Revelation. In the next chapter, I will focus on John’s stated theme, then trace in broad strokes how his theme unfolds in Revelation. Consequently, my first two chapters are designed to provide the basic tools for handling Revelation. The two issues so crucial to grasping John’s meaning are: (1) his stated expectation regarding when his prophecies will transpire, and (2)
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