Revelation Chiastic Structure
Genesis, Leviticus, Matthew and Revelation are a few of the books of the Bible written in a chiastic structure (ABCDEEDCBA) prevalent in Hebrew writings. Each primary topic has a matching topic with matching thoughts. The center of the book is the theme.
Revelation Themes
> Satan's Attack on God's People
> God's Victory over Satan's Forces
A-1 Prologue (
Revelation 1:1-9)
B-1 Jesus and His Church on Earth (
Revelation 1:10-20, 2:1-29, 3:1-3:22)
C-1 Judgment from Heaven (
Revelation 4:1-11 , 5:1-14, 6:1-17, 7:1-17, 8:1-8:5)
D-1 Seven Trumpet Judgments (
Revelation 8:6-13, 9:1-21, 10:1-11, 11:1-19)
Main E-1 Satan's Attack (
Revelation 12:1-17, 13:1-18)
Theme E-2 God's Victory (
Revelation 14:1-20)
D-2 Seven Bowl Judgments (
Revelation 15:1-8, 16:1-21, 17:1-18, 18:1-24)
C-2 Judgment on Earth (
Revelation 19:1-21, 20:1-15)
B-2 Jesus and His Church in the New Earth (
Revelation 21:1-27, 22:1-5)
A-2 Epilogue (
Revelation 22:6-21)
Subjects Repeated in Chiastic Sections
A. Prologue/Epilogue (Revelation 1:1-9, 22:6-21)
> God sent Him to show his servant the things which must soon take place. (
Revelation 1:1, 22:6)
> The testimony of Jesus Christ (
Revelation 1:2, 22:16)
> Blessed is he who keeps the prophecy (
Revelation 1:3, 22:7)
> Behold, I am coming (
Revelation 1:7, 22:12, 20)
> I am alpha and omega, the first and last (
Revelation 1:8, 22:13)
B. Church on Earth/New Earth (Revelation 1:10-20, 2:1-29, 3:1-3:22, 21:1-27, 22:1-5)
Scene: Jesus in the temple/Is the temple (
Revelation 1:12-15, 21:2-5, 22)
> He that overcomes (
Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26, 3:5, 12, 21, 21:7)
> Tree of life (
Revelation 2:7, 22:2)
> Not hurt by the second death (
Revelation 2:11, 21:8)
> Temple of God is with man (
Revelation 3:12, 21:3, 22)
> New Jerusalem (
Revelation 3:12, 21:2, 10)
> Given a new name written (
Revelation 2:17, 22:4)
> Behold, I am coming quickly (
Revelation 3:11, 22:7)
> Shall be no more death (
Revelation 2:11, 21:4)
> Will write on him My new name (
Revelation 3:12, 22:4)
> They shall reign with God (
Revelation 3:21, 22:5)
C. Judgment in Heaven on Earth
(Revelation 4:1-11, 5:1-14, 6:1-17, 7:1-17, 8:1-8:5, 19:1-21, 20:1-15)
Scene: Open door/voices from the sanctuary and throne (
Revelation 4:1-5, 19:1-8)
> Heaven open (
Revelation 4:1, 19:11)
> Throne in heaven (
Revelation 4:2, 20:11)
> Great multitude (
Revelation 7:9, 19:1, 6)
> Souls of martyrs (
Revelation 6:9-10, 20:4-6)
> How long will you not judge (
Revelation 6:10, 19:2)
> Books opened (
Revelation 5:1-9, 20:12).
> Redeemed to be priest and reign (
Revelation 5:9-10, 20:6)
> White horse (
Revelation 6:2, 19:11)
> Death and Hell (
Revelation 6:8, 20:13-14)
> Second Coming of Christ (
Revelation 6:12-17, 8:1, 3-5, 19:11-19)
> Kings, captains, mighty men, free and slave killed (
Revelation 6:15-16, 19:17-18)
D. Trumpet Plagues/Bowl Plagues
(Revelation 8:6-13, 9:1-21, 10:1-11, 11:1-19, 15:1-8, 16:1-21, 17:1-18, 18:1-24)
Scene: Smoke filled the sanctuary (
Revelation 7:9-8:5, 15:1-8)
> 1st plague on earth (
Revelation 8:7, 16:2)
> 2nd plague on sea becomes blood (
Revelation 8:8, 16:3)
> Creatures in the sea dies (
Revelation 8:9, 16:3)
> 3rd plague rivers and spring (
Revelation 8:10, 16:4)
> 4th plague: sun (
Revelation 8:12, 16:8)
> 5th plague bottomless pit (
Revelation 9:1-2, 11, 11:7, 17:8)
> Darkness (
Revelation 9:2, 16:10)
> 6th plague on Euphrates river (
Revelation 9:14, 16:12)
> Three plagues… out of the mouths (
Revelation 9:17-18, 16:13)
> They did not repent (
Revelation 9:21, 16:11)
> 7th plague with great voices (
Revelation 11:15, 16:17)
> Ends with lightning, thunder, great earthquake, hail, voices (
Revelation 11:19, 16:18)
E. Satan's Attack/God's Victory (Revelation 12:1-17, 13:1-18, 14:1-20)
Scene: Throne room open (
Revelation 11:15-19, 14:1-5)
> Keep the commandments of God and faithful to Jesus Christ (
Revelation 12:17, 14:12)
> Every tribe, tongue and nation (
Revelation 13:7, 14:6)
> Patience and faith of the saints (
Revelation 13:10, 14:12)
> Worship the beast or Creator (
Revelation 13:12, 14:7)
> Image of the beast (
Revelation 13:14-15, 14:9, 11)
> Mark of the beast (
Revelation 13:16-17, 14:9, 11)
> Mark on forehead (
Revelation 13:16, 14:1)
References:
21st Century Revelation: World Wars, Iraq Wars & End Wars - Chapter 21: Four Horses on the Run, Chapter 22: Keys to the Trumpets, Chapter 22: World Wars, Cold Wars, Chapter 23: Between Iraq and a Hard Place, Chapter 24: Iraq War III,
Revelation Outline,
Timeline of the Tribulation,
Tribulation Articles,
Revelation Articles,
Covenant Articles,
Stellarium,
Solar System