Book of Revelation Timeline

Timeline (84 months)

Reference

Heaven/ Earth

Commentary

Before

12:1-2

Heaven

These verses take us to the time of God coming to earth in the form of a baby by the name of Jesus. The woman is the Jewish People and the 12 stars are the 12 tribes of Israel. The child delivered is our Savior and God, Jesus.

Before

12:3-4

Heaven

These verses tell about Lucifer (great red dragon), heavens most beautiful angel, being cast out of heaven with a third of the angels, demons (third part of the stars of heaven). The seven heads and ten horns relate to Daniel's Prophecy. The devil was the dragon ready to destroy the Child from the woman. The devil thought he succeeded at the cross only to find out that it was the very cross that has paid for our sin and that Jesus rose again by the power of God.

Before

12:5

Heaven

This verse recaps that Jesus is to rule and reign for ever and ever. Also, Jesus was caught up to heaven and sits on a throne.

Rapture

20:6

Earth

More information about the Rapture which is called the First Resurrection.

Rapture

4:1

Heaven

Come up hither - I believe refers to the Rapture of the Church. I believe the Rapture of the Church will be close to the signing of the Peace Contract but I do not believe it is the trigger that starts the Great Tribulation period. A door is opened in heaven and remember that Jesus is known as the "door" and no man may enter heaven unless he comes through Christ. It comes like a thief in the night. The time is unknown except to God Himself.

After Rapture

7

Heaven

This is a time right after the rapture of the church. The saints are sealed and safe in heaven before the wrath is poured out on the earth. This is the famous chapter with the 144,000 of Israel being sealed. Immediately after the mentioning of the 144,000 we see verse 9 proclaim a "great multitude, which no man can number" before the Lamb and clothed in "white robes". I believe that the counts are believers in Jesus, their Messiah, from the twelve tribes of Israel taken in the rapture of the church. They are sealed by the Holy Spirit just as the Gentile believers. I also believe the 144,000 is to mean "many" and not an actual number but I leave this detail to God. I believe this is a time before the Judgement Seat of Christ.

1

10:8-11

Heaven

John is told to prophesy again regarding the time of Jacob's Trouble (The Great Tribulation Period). John is given a little book that he is to eat. At the end of the previous chapter the people refused to repent. I believe the little book is a book of sin that is sweet at first and then becomes bitter. John is called to prophesy again.

1-42

6:2

Earth

This verse shows the Anti-Christ (remember the two heads of the Anti-Christ- Political and Spiritual) with a bow and NO arrows. This is a time of peace. The Anti-Christ calms concerns revolving the Christians taken in the Rapture. He calms warring between Israel and her enemies which now seem to be ISIS and the Muslim world. I believe the Peace Contract "starts" the 7-Year Great Tribulation Period. The tribulation period is the continuation of the 70 weeks of years prophesied by the prophet Daniel. The tribulation is the last week of years concerning Israel according to Daniel's vision.

1-42

12:6

Earth

The woman (Jewish people) are given sanctuary of peace and safety 1,260 days or this relates to the first half of the tribulation period. 1260 days translates into exactly 42 months or 3 1/2 years by the 30 day Jewish calendar.

1-42

13:1

Earth

This verse talks about the Anti-Christ right after the Rapture of the Church. Many times this person is thought to come out of the original ten nation European Union known as the revived Roman Empire or the ten toes of iron and clay of Daniel's prophecy. The beast also has more than one head. I believe the Political Beast (The Main Figurehead) does come out of the European Union and is linked to Islam and its "movement" to spread Islam worldwide. The Spiritual Head of the Beast is also "Islamic based" but comes on the scene around the time that the peace (Cease Fire) is broken in the 43rd month.

1-42

4

Heaven

Talks about events in Heaven. Possibly the Judgement Seat of Christ will be during this time. Raptured Saints will get their positions in the heavenly realm by their works during their time on earth. Some saved as by fire because they didn't do much to further God's kingdom. These verses also talk about the saints casting their crowns before the throne. The twenty-four elders seem to represent the leaders of the ten thousand times ten thousand mentioned in Rev 5:11.

1-68

8:1-6

Earth

The seventh seal was opened that seems to signal the angels with the seven trumpets. I believe God is giving us a more detailed version of the last moments of the Tribulation Period. The scriptures say there will be "silence" or peace for a half an hour. This could relate to the peace for half the time of the Period of Seven Years appointed unto Israel. The remaining trumpets and bowls describe "again" the "wrath of the Lamb".

1-75

11:1-6

Earth

These verses talk about the temple and rituals that will be performed in Jerusalem during the time of peace and safety. It also talks about the two witnesses who proclaim the Gospel as prophets did in the Old Testament as this period is now under the Old Testament, the last week of years (7 years) as in Daniel's prophecy. The Holy Spirit does not inhabit men as during the "Time of the Gentiles". God speaks only through certain people at a certain time as in the Old Testament. The two prophets are protected by God to witness on the earth for 2,260 days which is 75 1/3 months according to the 30 day Jewish calendar. The time of peace is to be only 42 months or 3 1/2 years. This is the time of peace that the Jews are able to worship in the temple that is to be built.

1-75

12:7-9

Heaven

Michael and his angels fight the Devil and his demons in the heavenlies. The devil is defeated and is cast out of the heavenlies were he was accusing the saved before the throne.

1-75

14:1-7

Heaven

These verses talk of the sealed by God and the witnesses over the beginning of the Tribulation period. Much the same as Ch 7.

1-75

17:1-7

Heaven

These verses explain the great whore (religion) that rides the beast. The beast uses the great whore to draw men away from the truth of God. It is proclaimed that the great whore comes from the city that sits on seven hills (Rome). The woman rides the "red" colored beast with ten horns and seven heads. Rome and religion itself have killed more people in the name of god than any war throughout history.

42

5

Heaven

These are happenings in heaven just before the beginning of the 2nd half of the Tribulation Period. This chapter is explaining the events just before the unleashing of the seals, trumpets, and bowls after the 3 1/2 years of "peace". Jesus is the only one able to unleash the Great Tribulation trials to bring the end of time because he faced temptation without sin.

42

5:9-11

Heaven

These verses confirm again that the saints saved from God's wrath (Great Tribulation) are in heaven before the Great Tribulation begins which is a part of Daniel's vision and a time appointed to Israel's calendar. The saints are already there and have experienced the Judgement Seat of Christ because they have their crowns. Verse 10 proclaims that Jesus has made them kings and priests to reign on the earth. Angels have not been given this promise.

43-55

6:3-4

Earth

These verses show us the anti-christ with a great sword to take peace from the earth. The two witnesses are killed, resurrected, and ascend to heaven. Declaration of the "Mark of the Beast" (Possibly an RFID personal identification chip) is made a requirement to buy or sell. Another possible mark may be the devotion to Allah according to the Muslim world. Remember that first Mohammad agreed to a peace treaty with Mecca to allow is followers to worship at the well of Abraham. When Mohammad had enough followers he took Mecca for himself. I believe this peace treaty will be the same.

43-75

17:8-13

Heaven

These verses reveal the meaning of the seven heads of the beast that the great whore sits upon is seven mountains. The ten horns are revealed as ten kings just like in Daniel's vision. The great whore gives her power over to the beast.

43-84

6:5-6

Earth

These verses talk about the anti-christ's dealings with the Jewish people and the people who refuse to follow his commands (worship him). This is where the Tribulation Saints who finally saw the truth and refuse to take the "mark". These people are killed by beheading. Interesting how the mode of execution in Revelation is the same as ISIS. People will not be able to buy or sell unless they have the "mark".

43-84

13:2-10

Earth

This talks about the anti-christ during the 2nd half of the Tribulation. Around month 43 or 44 the anti-christ (Political Head) suffers a deadly blow and was healed which made the world wonder and worship the anti-chirst, who is the "political" side of the anti-christ. The dragon gave the beast his power.

43-84

13:11-18

Earth

These verses describe the actions of the "spiritual" side of the anti-christ. This power comes into the open to point all people to worship the "political" anti-christ as a god. The "spiritual" Anti-Christ proclaims that no one will be able to buy or sell without the "mark". This person has fire rain from heaven and does many supernatural things. Men are deceived by his powers. I now believe this mark will be a mark that designates that the person is a worshipper of Allah.

43-84

6:9-11

Heaven

The fifth seal talks about the Tribulation Saints in a spiritual sense as they are "under the altar". The Tribulation Saints are treated as were the people of the Old Testament covenant. Some of the people have been killed but more will be killed. The martyrs were given forgiveness symbolized by the giving of the "white robes". Remember their sins are not paid by their deaths but by the "Blood of the Lamb".

69

8:7

Earth

The first trumpet sounds. Hail & fire mingled with blood. Sounds like bombs of all kinds. Third of the earth is burned.

69

16:1-2

Earth

The first vial was poured out causing great pain to people who had the "mark".

69

12:11

Heaven

This verse talks about the two types of saved individuals in heaven at this time. 1) Overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony (Raptured Saints) 2) They loved not their lives unto death (Tribulation Saints)

69-84

6:7-8

Earth

These verses talk about Hell joining the Anti-Christ and the full fury of the devil is "allowed" to be unleashed. This is the Pale Horse of Death and the Fourth Seal.

69-84

6:12-17

Earth

The sixth seal talks about the final unleashing from a heavenly perspective. Here we see the sun, moon, and stars affected. From an overhead perspective we see the land affected (mountains and islands being removed-possible nuclear blasts causing enormous movement. Supernatural occurrences on earth including earthquakes, strong winds, etc. Remember that only Jesus could begin the Tribulation period. In verse 16 it proclaims that this is the "wrath of the Lamb".

70-71

8:8-9

Earth

Second trumpet affects the waters of the sea. Possibly some kind of chemical warfare in massive bombing killing a third of the ocean creatures.

70-71

16:3

Earth

The second vial is poured out upon the seas killing living creatures of the sea. This could be chemical weapons. Could be referring to the Mediterranean Sea. It is known by certain people that the WMD from Iraq are now in Syria (bordering the Mediterranean Sea)

72-74

8:10-11

Earth

Third trumpet shows a great star falling from heaven like a torch. This could mean large nuclear explosions that contaminate the waters of the earth. Many died from the poisoned waters.

72-74

16:4-7

Earth

The third vial is poured out on the rivers and fountains of the earth which are poisoned by possible chemical warfare.

75

16:8-9

Earth

The fourth vial was poured out on the sun causing a great heat scorching men with fire. This could be nuclear type blasts from the skies.

75

18:1-24

Earth

These verses explain in detail what affect the city of Babylon (city on seven mountains-thought to be Rome or Vatican) had on the rest of the world. The deception of religion in so many forms that satan used to draw man away from the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Man tried to please their gods by their works or they did not believe in a god at all because of the deception caused by religion. The simple truth of God's grace was kept from them by crafty counterfeits for thousands of years sending the maJority of mankind to an eternity apart from their loving Creator God.

75

8:12-13

Earth

The fourth trumpet affects the sun, moon, and stars. This lines up with the sixth seal. Again, nuclear warfare creates huge clouds and will affect weather conditions, etc.

75

15:1-8

Heaven

The time of the final judgement on the earth. We see the saints around the throne in heaven. We see the happenings in heaven just after the defeat of satan in the heavenlies. The devil and his angels are cast from heaven for eh last time. The anti-christ is entered by satan.

75

17:14-18

Heaven

These verses explain that the ten kings turn on the great whore (Babylon) because they feel they have been betrayed by her. The city is destroyed. The ten kings give their power over to the "political" anti-christ.

75-83

19:1-10

Heaven

These verses talk about how happy heaven will be when the "woman" of Babylon is destroyed. The marriage supper of the Lamb was ready and the Saints were married to the Lamb that was slain. The Marriage Supper of Lamb occurs during this time.

76

11:7-13

Earth

The two witnesses are killed, resurrected, and ascend into heaven. Please note that the same term is used "come up hither" as in 4:1 announcing the Rapture of the Church. This is the time the demons are released from the bottomless pit. The beast the came out of the bottomless pit enters into the anti-christ and it is this person who kills the two prophets. After 3 1/2 days the prophets come back to life and ascend into heaven right in front of live television for all to see. This happens right in Jerusalem.

76

12:10

Heaven

The bride rejoicing that the "accuser of the brethren" has been cast down by Michael and the angels of heaven.

76-81

9:1-12

Earth

The fifth trumpet unleashes the fury of the devil as the bottomless pit is opened. Satan knows that his time is very short to torment God's creation. It says that this torment last 5 months. John possibly saw helicopters shooting missiles and all kinds of weapons. This could also mean a spiritual torment as satan and his demons are allowed all out torture of man except he is not allowed to kill man. Man will cry out to be killed to no avail. In verse 4 the men not with the seal of God will be tormented. The men with the seal of God are those who have not taken the "mark" of the beast and have not been martyred.

76-81

16:10-11

Earth

The fifth vial is poured out against the beast causing the kingdom to be in darkness possibly from the smoke from the warfare. The people cursed God because of their pains and sores and did not repent of their evil.

76-84

12:12-17

Earth

This is when the devil focuses his full wrath on the peoples of the earth. The devil torments everyone but truly hates the Jewish people because they brought our Savior into the world. The devil set out to find any Jewish people and any people who have not taken the "mark".

76-84

14:8-11

Earth

These verses speak of the time of the judgement of the people who received the "mark".

82-84

9:13-21

Earth

The sixth trumpet brings the armies of the east on the scene. They have an army of two hundred thousand thousand or 200,000,000 soldiers. China has this many soldiers in their military. They cross the River Euphrates, possibly like our armies crossed the river on large barges, as if on dry land. Again, never seen by a first century man causing him to proclaim that the river has dried up. They came with weapons killing many, even a third of mankind. More than likely they came for the riches of the region and to stand against the Muslim reign since they are opposed to their actions.

82-84

16:12-16

Earth

The sixth vial is poured out and the Euphrates is dried up to make way for the king of the east (China). The Euphrates may look like it is dried up due to the large barge type ships that could be used to allow the armies to cross the Euphrates. The dragon and false prophet send out demons to draw all men of the earth to battle. The people of the earth were drawn to a place called Armageddon.

84

14:12-20

Earth

These verses speak of the Lord's coming to earth to finish judgement and rule.

84

16:17-21

Earth

The seventh vial is poured out proclaiming the Lord's return to finish the Battle of Armageddon. The world is brought to its knees and the Lord begins His reign with the saints. A massive earthquake occurs and large hail falls.

84

19:11-21

Earth

These verses document the event of the battle of the Lamb and His bride against the anti-christ and the kings of the earth in Megiddo.

84

10:1-7

Heaven

This chapter proclaims what John saw in Heaven just before the coming of the Lord with His Saints to stop the war on earth and the saving of the remainder of mankind.

84

11:14-19

Heaven

The seventh trumpet is sounded proclaiming the coming of the Lord with His Saints. Begins the reign on earth for a thousand years.

1,000 years

20:1-3

Earth

Satan is bound and cast into the bottomless pit for 1,000 years. Verse 3 says that he will be loosed for a little season after the 1,000 years.

1,000 years

20:4

Earth

The Raptured Saints are found on thrones and were given judgement to rule over the earth. Also the Tribulation Saints were there and they are to live and reign with Christ for the 1,000 years. Notice that the mode of execution is beheading. This is the mode of execution of the Islamic Jihadists.

1,000 years

20:5

Earth

This verse says that the people who died during the Tribulation Period and the people who did not Rapture will not live again or "sleep" until after the 1,000 years.

After 1,000 years

20:7-9

Earth

These verses talk about the devil being loosed and gathering the people of the earth (Mog & Magog - now numbering as the sand of the seas after 1,000 years) for battle against Christ and the saints. In verse 9 it shows the city of Jerusalem surrounded and the fire of God devouring the armies in a moment.

After Final War

20:10

Heaven

The devil is cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone with the beast (political Anti-Christ) and false prophet (spiritual Anti-Christ) to be tormented for ever and ever. Never to be loosed again.

After Final War

20:11-15

Heaven

This is the Great White Throne of Judgement were all the dead are resurrected to stand before judgement. Verse 15 makes it plan that everyone who is not found in the Book of Life will be cast into the Lake of Fire to be tormented for ever and ever.

Final Words

22:14-21

Earth

These words are for us today. Jesus says drink of the "Water of Life" freely. Embrace the Good News of God's Grace for You today for Jesus says "surely I come quickly".

New Heaven/Earth

21:1-8

Earth

These verses talk about the New Heaven and New Earth and who will dwell there including God Himself (Alpha and Omega).

New Heaven/Earth

21:9-27

Earth

These verses describe the New Jerusalem which is inhabited by they who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

New Heaven/Earth

22:1-5

Earth

This chapter starts out describing the River of Life that flows from the Throne of God and that the Light is continual from the Light of the Lamb. There will be no night. We will reign for ever and ever.

Final Words

22:6-13

Heaven

The verses proclaim that we are not to keep these prophecies to ourselves. The Lord proclaims that these things will soon come to pass. Remember that a 1,000 year with the Lord is as one day.