Session 9 - A Study in Revelation Approaches

March 17, 2024 Pastor Dr.David Fleming Revelations Pastor Fleming opens the class by explaining the effect of how we approach the study of Revelations. Approaches to the study of Revelations include Views, Genres and Interpretation. He goes into detail on how we approach the text of Revelations can determine what we see when we get there. For example, we tend to see what we want to see in the scripture. He refers to this as Confirmation Bias and discusses the meaning of that in great detail. The Road map for the lesson: 1.John’s approach to Revelations a.Looking at Revelations from Rev. 1:1-1:3 and then to Rev 22: 18-21 b.Influences on our approach 1.Example: The Bible, Holy Spirt, Favorite Author, Pastor c.Various approaches that others are taking 1. How we read and interpret the text. a. Example: Linear, Circular Progression, Alternating Pattern b. How are you interpreting the text c. How do we organize the events referred to in Revelations d. Points for home a. Systematic Approaches are helpful b. Keep an open mind c. Jesus is coming again d. Live with that reality in mind