The apostle John begins the book of Revelation with an encouragement that God will bless those who hear and obey its message. Knowing this, and that the time is near, it is important to understand and interpret revelation through symbolism and the author's original intent. Defining revelation and how it distinguishes scripture from other texts sets the scene for how to understand the rest of the book of Revelation.
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