Revelation Outlines
Disclaimer: These outlines are, to the best of my knowledge, original materials. Where appropriate, acknowledgement is given for “inspiration”. Content is intended to be mostly devotional in nature, although doctrine may “slip in.” Long-term intent is to post at least one outline for every chapter of the Bible.
Keith Anthony, 14 July 2017.
Revelation 1 Outlines
The Almighty Revealed
- An Inspired Revelation (Revelation 1:1)
- An Irrefutable Record (Revelation 1:2)
- An Icedible Regeneration (Revelation 1:6)
- An Imminent Return (Revelation 1:7)
- (Reminds of) an Impressive Resurrection (Revelation 1:7)
- An Incomparable Reality (Revelation 1:7)
- An Immaculate Redeemer (Revelation 1:8)
A Special Book
- Secrets Revealed (Revelation 1:1)
- Sent Revelation (Revelation 1:1)
- Servants Reminded (Revelation 1:2)
- Spirits Reinforcing (Revelation 1:4)
- A Saying Resplendant (Revelation 1:8)
- Sword Resounding (Revelation 1:16)
- Stars Resolved (Revelation 1:20)
Revelation 2 Outlines
The Church that Lost its First Love
Introduction: The church at Ephesus corresponds to the historical period of 100-325 AD:
- Seven Praises (Revelation 2:2-3)
- Observed Patience (Revelation 2:2)
- Significant Problem (Revelation 2:4)
- Sent to Prison (Revelation 2:10)
- A Set-Aside Place (Revelation 2:5)
- A Special Promise (Revelation 2:10)
- A Seat in Paradise (Revelation 2:7)
Revelation 3 Outlines
The Problem Church
Introduction: The church at Laodicea is the compromised, complacent, comfortable church of the last days. It has:
- An Indifference Problem (Revelation 3:15)
- An Inspiration Problem (Revelation 3:16)
- An Identity Problem (Revelation 3:17)
- An Iniquity Problem (Revelation 3:18)
- An Intensity Problem (Revelation 3:19)
- An Insensitivity Problem (Revelation 3:20)
- An Inheritance Problem (Revelation 3:21)
Revelation 4 Outlines
Around the Throne
Introduction: The Christian probably cannot comprehend what the scene in Heaven will be – the overwhelming holiness, majesty, and worthiness of the Lamb on the Throne. The more HE is worthy, the more we are unworthy. A glimpse of the twenty-four elders will show us the pathetic extent of our religion:
- An Awaited Exit (Revelation 4:1) (verse pictures the rapture of the church)
- A Wisening Experience (Revelation 4:1)
- The Witness Enflamed (Revelation 4:5)
- Watching Eyes (Revelation 4:8)
- Worshipping Elders (Revelation 4:10)
- The Worthy Eternal (Revelation 4:11)
- The Why of Existence (Revelation 4:11)
Revelation 5 Outlines
The Worthy One
- The Scene (Revelation 5:1-2)
- The Seals (Revelation 5:2)
- The Search (Revelation 5:4)
- A Spokesman (Revelation 5:5)
- The Saviour (Revelation 5:6)
- The Sound (Revelation 5:11)
- Worship (Revelation 5:14)
Revelation 6 Outlines
The Horse Show
- The Horses (Revelation 6:2, 4, 5, 8) (See Zechariah 6)
- Hunger (Revelation 6:8)
- Hell (Revelation 6:8)
- Heartache (Revelation 6:8)
- Holy Vengeance (Revelation 6:10, 11)
- Heaven (Revelation 6:13, 14)
- Hiding (Revelation 6:16)
Revelation 7 Outlines
Interlude
- Fours (Revelation 7:16) One of the notable numbers in Revelation (also number 7) – angels in 1 & 2, corners in 1, winds in 1, and beasts in 11.
- Foreheads Marked (Revelation 7:3)
- 144 Thousand (Revelation 7:5-8)
- Faces Bowed (Revelation 7:11)
- Future (Revelation 7:16)
- The Fountains of Living Water (Revelation 7:17)
- The Featured One (Revelation 7:17)
Revelation 8 Outlines
The Wait and the Woes
- A Silent Space (Revelation 8:1)
- Seven Angels & Trumpets (Revelation 8:2)
- A Standing Angel (Revelation 8:3)
- The Saints’ Prayers (Revelation 8:4)
- A Censer Filled & Thrown (Revelation 8:5)
- Sounding Angels (Revelation 8:7, 8, 10, 12)
- More Sorrows to Come (Revelation 8:13)
Revelation 9 Outlines
Locusts Let Loose
- An Opened Pit (Revelation 9:2, 11)
- Observed Power (Revelation 9:3)
- Ordained Purpose (Revelation 9:4)
- Offensive Preparation (Revelation 9:7)
- An Oppressive Period (Revelation 9:10) (5 months)
- Ominous Plagues (Revelation 9:20)
- Omitted Repentance (Revelation 9:21)
Revelation 10 Outlines
A Little Book
- As the Sun’s Face (Revelation 10:1)
- Standing Fire (Revelation 10:1)
- Seizing Feet (Revelation 10:2)
- Sealed Ferocity (Revelation 10:4)
- God’s Servants the Prophets (Revelation 10:4)
- Several Finishes (Revelation 10:6, 7)
- Sour Flavors (Revelation 10:10, 11)
Revelation 11 Outlines
Thy Kingdom Come
- Measuring the Temple (Revelation 11:1, 2)
- Forty-two Months (Revelation 11:2) (42 months = 1260 days = 3.5 years)
- The Manner of the Witnesses (Revelation 11:5) (The two witnesses are Moses and Elijah)
- The Monster from the Pit (Revelation 11:7)
- Mortified Saints (Revelation 11:8)
- Merriment over the death of God’s spokesmen (Revelation 11:10) (looks like Christmastime!)
- A Miracle (Revelation 11:11)
Revelation 12 Outlines
The Delivery Room
- The Wonders (Revelation 12:1, 3)
- The Woman (Revelation 12:1, 4, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- The Wilderness the Temple (Revelation 12:6, 14)
- War the Temple (Revelation 12:7, 17)
- The World Deceived (Revelation 12:9)
- The Word of Testimony (Revelation 12:11)
- Two Wings (Revelation 12:14)
Revelation 13 Outlines
The Ministry of the Beast
- A Beast (Revelation 13:1)
- The Blasphemy (Revelation 13:1, 5, 6)
- Back to Life (Revelation 13:3, 14)
- Battle against the Saints (Revelation 13:7)
- The Book of Life (Revelation 13:8)
- Controls Buying and Selling (Revelation 13:17)
- Beware (Revelation 13:18)
Revelation 14 Outlines
Harvest Time
- Euphonic Harpers (Revelation 14:2)
- The Encapsulating Hour (Revelation 14:7)
- Extreme Heartache (Revelation 14:10)
- An Eternal Hand (Revelation 14:14)
- An Enthroned Head (Revelation 14:10)
- Earth’s Harvest (Revelation 14:15, 16)
- Enragement from Heaven (Revelation 14:17)
Revelation 15 Outlines
Getting Ready for Wrath
- Those who’ve Triumphed (Revelation 15:2)
- Ways that are True (Revelation 15:3)
- A Wondrous Tabernacle (Revelation 15:5)
- The Worshipful Temple (Revelation 15:5, 6, 8)
- Wonderful Testimony (Revelation 15:5) (God’s Testimony)
- White Threads (Revelation 15:6)
- A Waiting & Watching Time (Revelation 15:8)
Revelation 16 Outlines
Seven Vials
- The Strong Voice (Revelation 16:1)
- The Seven Vials (Revelation 16:2)
- A Sour Vintage (Revelation 16:19)
- The City Divided (Revelation 16:19)
- Earth’s Surface Vanishing (Revelation 16:20)
- Sharp Vitriol (Revelation 16:21)
- Special Vengeance (Revelation 16:21)
Revelation 17 Outlines
A Mystery Explained
- The Many Waters of Power (Revelation 17:1)
- The Martyrs She has Slain (Revelation 17:6)
- A Marvel to Behold (Revelation 17:7)
- The Mystery of the Woman (Revelation 17:7)
- The Mountains of Kingship (Revelation 17:9)
- Two Different Minds (one of wisdom and one given to the beast) (Revelation 17:9, 13)
- The Multitudes she will Destroy (Revelation 17:15)
Revelation 18 Outlines
Babylon, the Fallen
- Her Spirits (Revelation 18:2)
- Her Delicacies (Revelation 18:3)
- Her Sins (Revelation 18:5)
- Her Seat (Revelation 18:7)
- Her Souls (Revelation 18:13)
- Her Slaves (Revelation 18:13)
- Her Smoke (Revelation 18:9, 18)
- Her Desolation (Revelation 18:19)
Revelation 19 Outlines
Mopping Up
Introduction: The chapter is about cleaning up some loose ends after the devastation of Chapter 18!
- The Source of Righteousness (Revelation 19:1)
- Servants Remembered (Revelation 19:2, 5)
- The Smoke Rising (of Judgment) (Revelation 19:3)
- Saints made Righteous (Revelation 19:8)
- Supper Ready (Revelation 19:9, 17)
- Smiting and Ruling (Revelation 19:15)
- Slaying the Remainder (Revelation 19:21)
Revelation 20 Outlines
Dealing with the Devil
Introduction: One last detail!
- A False Bottom (Revelation 20:1, 3)
- A Futile & Brief Last Stand (Revelation 20:7)
- The Final Battle (Revelation 20:8)
- Fellow Brethren (Revelation 20:10)
- Fire & Brimstone (Revelation 20:10)
- Faithful Books (by the Master Accountant) (Revelation 20:12, 15)
- The Flaming Burial (Revelation 20:14, 15)
Revelation 21 Outlines
No Mores in Heaven
Introduction: No more:
- Sea (Revelation 21:1) (including no more “deep”)
- Sorrow (Revelation 21:4)
- Suffering (Revelation 21:4)
- Staleness (Revelation 21:5)
- Unsatisfaction (Revelation 21:6)
- Sorcery (Revelation 21:8)
- Unsaved (there) (Revelation 21:8)
Revelation 22 Outlines
A Wonderful Finish
- A River Pure (Revelation 22:1)
- The Reigning Prince (Revelation 22:1)
- The Removed Problem (Revelation 22:3)
- A Revealing Prophet (Revelation 22:6, 10)
- Revealed Prophecy (Revelation 22:10)
- Rewarded Performance (Revelation 22:2)
- A Resolute Promise (Revelation 22:18, 19)