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1.The second seal involves a horse of what color?


The correct answer was Red

This second horse represents war. "...and to him who sat on it, it was granted to take peace from the earth, and that men should slay one another.." Rev. 6:4

2.The fourth seal is represented by an ashen (or pale) horse. According to Rev. 6:8 the rider's name is Death, but who follows him?

The correct answer was Hades

"And I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and he who sat on it had the name Death; and Hades was following with him. And authority was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by the wild beasts of the earth." Rev. 6:8.

3.What is the first trumpet?

The correct answer was All of these

Rev. 8:7 says, "And the first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up."

4.Which of these is a bowl judgment?

The correct answer was The sun scorching men with fire

The martyrs are the fifth seal judgment. Wormwood is a part of the third trumpet judgment. The sun scorching men with fire is the fourth bowl judgment found in Rev. 16:8.

5.The sixth trumpet judgment involves an army of two hundred million horsemen. It also involves the release of four angels who have been bound where?


The correct answer was The Euphrates River

This judgment is described in Rev. 9:13-21. Some biblical scholars have concluded that these are fallen angels, because nowhere does it say that God binds His angels

6.The fifth trumpet releases creatures from the bottomless pit. These creatures are like locusts, but with the "power of scorpions" so they can sting people. Who is the king of this army of demonic locusts?

The correct answer was Abaddon

Abaddon is "destroyer" in Hebrew. Rev. 9:11 says that his Greek name is Apollyon.

7.What is the first bowl judgment?

The correct answer was Loathsome sores

"And the first angel went and poured out his bowl into the earth; and it became a loathsome and malignant sore upon the men who had the mark of the beast and who worshipped his image." Rev. 16:2

8.Which judgments make up what is commonly called the "three woes"?

The correct answer was 5th, 6th, and 7th trumpets

Rev. 8:13 describes an angel flying through heaven after the fourth trumpet and saying, "Woe, woe, woe, to those who dwell on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound.!"

9.Back to the seals. The third seal is a black horse which represents what?

The correct answer was Famine

This seal is described in Rev. 6:5-6.

10. After the sixth seal, and before the seventh, God seals the remnant of Israel. What is the number of the sealed children of Israel?

The correct answer was 144,000

There are twelve thousand from each of the twelve tribes of Israel. And Rev. 7:9 says that there is also a "great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the Lamb, clothed in white robes..."


11.According to church tradition, who wrote the book of Revelation?


The correct answer was John

The Greek title of Revelation is Apocalypse. John wrote the book of Revelation for the church in A.D. 95 during the reign of Domitian who banished him to the island of Patmos. The phrase "St. John the Divine" was added to the title of the book of Revelation during the fourth century. There are almost 300 Old Testament references in Revelation.

12.In Revelation 1:4, how many churches were in Asia?

The correct answer was seven

Other accepted answers: 7

There were seven churches in Asia Minor which is now called Turkey. The churches were Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. The Lord commended Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira and Philadelphia for their faithfulness. He commended Sardis for their faithful few. He commended Ephesus for his doctrine. Laodicea wasn't commended for anything because they were spiritually poor.

13.How many times is "He that hath an ear" in Revelation?

The correct answer was 7

"He that hath an ear" is a key phrase in Revelation. The verse is found in Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29 and Revelation 3:6, 13, 22.


14.What is the Lion of Judah also known as?


The correct answer was Root of David

In Revelation 5:5, it says the Lion of the tribe of Judah, also called the Root of David, opened the Lamb's book of life and loosened the seven seals.

15.Are there are 24 elders?

In Revelation 4:4 it says the twenty-four elders were dressed in white and wore golden crowns.


16.In Revelation 5:6, how many eyes did the Lamb have?

The correct answer was 7

The Lamb had seven eyes which represents the seven spirits of God. It had seven horns which represents power. There are 22 references to the number seven in the book of Revelation

In Revelation 7, John saw four angels standing on the four corners of the Earth.

In Revelation 7:1 it says there were four angels standing on the four corners of the earth which represent North, South, East and West. These angels were making sure that the wind didn't blow on the earth, sea or trees.


17.Who sat upon the pale horse in Revelation 6:8?

The correct answer was Death

In Revelation 6:8, the pale horse is a seal that represents Death. Hell followed Death. Both of them were given the ability to kill with the sword, hunger and with the animals on the earth.

18.How many Israelites were sealed in Revelation 7:4?

The correct answer was 144,000

There were twelve tribes of Juda and 12,000 Israelites from each tribe were sealed and set apart for God.

19.Revelation 7:16 states that the types of suffering absent from Heaven would be hunger, thirst, heat and _____.


The correct answer was exposure to sun

In Revelation 7:16 it says that anyone who enters the Kingdom of God won't ever get hungry, thirsty or hot, and the sun won't bother them.

20.What city did the second angel in Revelation 14 say fell?

The correct answer was Babylon

In Revelation 14:8 it says that an angel came down to Earth saying that Babylon was being destroyed because of the evil in the city.


21.What happened when the seventh seal was opened?


The correct answer was Silence

In Revelation 8:1 it says that there was silence for thirty minutes when the seventh seal was opened.


22.Seven angels stood before God in Revelation 8:2.


The correct answer was t (true)

In Revelation 8:2, seven angels that stood before God were given seven trumpets. The seven trumpets were hail, fire and blood on the earth, a mountain being cast into the sea, a burning star falling to earth, the sky being darkened, a plaque of locusts, the slaughtering of 200 million horsemen, and the world kingdom becoming Christ's kingdom.

23.What number will be printed on the head or hand signifying the mark of the beast?


The correct answer was 666

It says in Revelation 13:17-18 that no one can buy or sell anything unless they have the 666 sign on their hand or forehead which is called the mark of the beast.

24.In Revelation 15:8, what seven things have to come true before anyone can enter the temple?

The correct answer was Vials

The seven plagues (or vials) of God's wrath are bodily affliction, death in the sea, water turning to blood, heat scorching man, darkness and death on Earth, Euphrates river drying up, and the destruction of Babylon.

25.What food was given to the one that overcameth in Revelation 2:17?

The correct answer was Hidden manna

In Revelation 2:17, the scripture reads, "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it."

26.For what did the angel in Revelation 20:1 use the key?

The correct answer was Bottomless Pit

In Revelation 20:1, an angel came down from heaven and opened up the bottomless pit and threw the Devil in the pit for a thousand years.

27.t is written in Revelation 21:1 that there will be a new Heaven and a new Earth

Revelation 21:1 says that the new Earth and new Heaven will be different because there will be no sea dividing it.


28.What is the last word of the book of Revelation?

The correct answer was Amen

The last sentence in Revelation is written, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."


29.Which church received this warning in their "text"? "I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first."


The correct answer was Thyatira

This text is found in Revelation 2:19. The key to this question is their works. One of the only attributes that is commended in their letter is their works.

30.Which church is given this promise in their "text"? "To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it."

The correct answer was Pergamos

This text is found in Revelation 2:17. This is one of the most mysterious (and fascinating!) promises given to any of the churches for those who will follow Christ.


31.Which church is remembered in their "text" as "having left their first love"?


The correct answer was Ephesus

This text is found in Revelation 2:4. The church of Ephesus was commended for many things. This was the only rebuke given to this church.

32.Which church had this commendation in their "text"? "...that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate."

The correct answer was Ephesus

This text is found in Revelation 2:6. This is one of the many attributes of the Ephesus church that they were commended for.

33.Which church is encouraged in their "text" to "...buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear..."?


The correct answer was Laodicea

This text is found in Revelation 3:18. The letter says this because, in the previous verse, the church is described as saying, "I am rich, and increased with goods." The Lord tries to show this church how much they truly need Him.

34.Which church name really means "brotherly love"?


The correct answer was Philadelphia

All right, so you don't have to be a scholar on the book of Revelation to figure this question out, but I think the name says a lot about how the church conducted themselves. The church at Philadelphia receives its text starting in Revelation 3:7.

35.Which church is sent the "text" that says, "I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich)"?

The correct answer was Smyrna

This text is found in Revelation 2:9. This is in contrast to the church of Laodicea who thought that they were rich, but were really described as being "naked". The church of Smyrna, in contrast, felt persecuted, but were called "rich".

36.Which of the churches has this text? "Thou hast a few names even in __________ which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy."

The correct answer was Sardis

This text is found in Revelation 3:4. This is both a rebuke and a promise of hope. It is a sad message and a poor testimony of the church of Sardis that only a "few names" have not defiled their garments. However, it is also a hopeful promise for the few who did follow Christ in that church.

37.Which church receives this rebuke in their "text"? "But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam..."

The correct answer was Pergamos

This text is found in Revelation 2:14. The church of Pergamos was rebuked by the Lord because they let other foreign doctrines (the doctrine of Balaam) inside of their church.

38.How do all of the texts begin? "Unto the ___________ of the church of (church name) write." Fill in the blank from the King James Version.

The correct answer was angel

This is kind of a tricky question. While many people believe that the "angel" of each church represents its pastor, the word used in the King James Version is "angel".


39.Who is the evil figure that will cause havoc on Earth but will be eventually beaten by Christ during The "Battle of Armageddon"?


The correct answer was Antichrist

The Antichrist is defined as the most evil man in human history. Revelation 13:1-8 talks about his coming. He will proclaim himself the Savior, but his true mission of destruction will quickly become clear. In the mid 1930s many people believed Hitler was the Antichrist. He was a very evil person, but not the Antichrist.

40.What symbol will people be required to accept to buy or sell?


The correct answer was mark of the beast

Other accepted answers: name of the beast number of the beast

Revelation 13:16-18 says all will be required to receive a mark in the right palm or on the forehead. Some people believe that such things as Social Security numbers or the much-discussed National ID cards could be the required "Mark of the Beast". In the case of the social security numbers, they are required for filing income tax forms in the US. The national ID cards are a possible response for protection after the September 11th attacks on our nation.

41.What is the time called when Christ returns to Earth and raises the dead?


The correct answer was The Final Judgement

Revelation 20:11-15 describes this as when all those not written in the Book of Life will be cast into the Lake of Fire.

42.Although this word is not in the Bible, many speak of a time when Christ lifts up all true believers to Heaven. What is this time known as?

The correct answer was The Rapture

Among other places, this is talked about in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Daniel 12:1. The word 'rapture' comes from the Latin word 'rapto' which means 'caught up'. It also means to 'snatch and carry off'.

43.What is the last book of the Bible, which talks about the last times?

The correct answer was Revelation

There are many other Books of the Bible that also talk about this. Daniel and 1 Thessalonians are two of them, for example.

44.The period of seven years of disaster and horrible times for those left behind is called what?

The correct answer was The Tribulation

I was taught that the first 3 1/2 years will be relatively peaceful, but the latter half will bring the greatest suffering in human history.

45. The term used to describe the end of the earth and the beginning of Christ's Kingdom on earth is called what?

The correct answer was The Apocalypse

This will be the beginning of the thousand-year reign of peace on earth by Christ.

46.The final battle between Christ and the Antichrist which will start his thousand-year reign on earth is called what?

The correct answer was Armageddon

The term "Armageddon" comes from the Hebrew word meaning "the Mouth of Megiddo", this is a reference from the website "Rapturenow.com". Rev. 16:16 calls this the gathering place.

47.What is the period during which the Apocalypse will take place and life on earth will end as we know it called?

The correct answer was The End Times

Many people believe we are fast approaching this time due to their understanding of the signs leading up to this point.

48.What is the time Christians looked most forward to at the End of Days?

The correct answer was The Millennium

I hope you enjoyed this quiz. I believe there is nothing to fear if you have taken Christ as your Savior. I want to say, I am not putting down any other beliefs, this is just what I believe, and what Christian churches teach.

49. "All the churches were told: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the ______ saith unto the churches."

The correct answer was Spirit

At the end of the message each church is given the instruction to listen (hear).

50.To which church did the Son of Man say, "Yet you have a few people who have not soiled their clothes."?

The correct answer was Sardis

Revelation 3:4-5 of the New International Version informs us that the Son of Man said to the church at Sardis, "Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white."

51.. When the "One who was like a Son of Man" spoke to John on the island of Patmos in Revelation 1:16, what was he holding in his right hand?

The correct answer was Seven stars

"In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance."

Revelation 1:16 (NIV). The seven stars represent the seven angels of the seven churches.

52.. "Before the throne, seven lamps were blazing." What does the New International Version of the Bible say directly that the seven lamps represent?

The correct answer was The seven spirits of God

Revelation 4:5 of the New International Version tells us that "From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumbling and peals of thunder. Before the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God."

53. "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne," what do the twenty-four elders lay before the throne?

The correct answer was Their crowns

"Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say, 'You are worthy, our Lord and God.'" Revelation 4:9-10 (NIV)

54. What is represented by the "golden bowls full of incense" that the twenty-four elders were holding?

The correct answer was The prayers of the saints

In Revelation 5:8 of the New International Version, John tells us that, "The twenty-four elders fell down before the lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints."

55. In Heaven and on earth, who was the only one worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?

The correct answer was Lion

"I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'" Revelation 5:4-5 (NIV)

56. Which of these did the locusts that "looked like horses prepared for battle" NOT have the appearance of?

The correct answer was Claws of an eagle

"The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle. On their heads they wore something like crowns of gold, and their faces resembled human faces. Their hair was like woman's hair, and their teeth were like lions' teeth." Revelation 9:7-8 (NIV)

57. The horses and riders in John's vision wore breastplates. How are they described in the New International Version of the Bible?

The correct answer was Fiery red, dark blue, and yellow as sulfur

In Revelation 9:17 of the New International Version, John tells us, "The horses and riders I saw in my vision looked like this: Their breastplates were fiery red, dark blue and yellow as sulfur. The heads of the horses resembled the heads of lions, and out of their mouths came fire, smoke and sulfur."

58.Who proclaimed to those living on earth, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgement has come."?

The correct answer was An angel flying in midair

"Then I saw another angel flying in midair, he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth-to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, 'Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgement has come.'" Revelation 14:6-7

59..What happened in the beast's kingdom when the bowl of God's wrath was poured onto the throne of the beast?


The correct answer was It was plunged into darkness

"The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. Men gnawed their tongues in agony and cursed the God of Heaven because of their pain and their sores, but they refused to repent of what they had done." Revelation 16:10-11

60.Let's begin with a triple parallel. In the three sets of judgments, there is one event that occurs in all three. What is it?

The correct answer was A massive earthquake with objects falling from the sky

The sixth seal, seventh trumpet and seventh bowl all involve a great earthquake and stars falling from the sky like hail. The latter two of these also mention the temple being opened:

"I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. The sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place" (Revelation 6:12-14)

"Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake and a great hailstorm." (Revelation 11:19)

"Then there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder and a severe earthquake. No earthquake like it has ever occurred since man has been on earth, so tremendous was the quake. [...] Every island fled away and the mountains could not be found. From the sky huge hailstones of about a hundred pounds each fell upon men. And they cursed God on account of the plague of hail, because the plague was so terrible." (Revelation 16:18,20-21)

61. Even within one group of judgments, the descriptions are sometimes very similar. The fifth and sixth trumpet judgments both describe a plague transmitted by terrifying creatures, but they differ in one major aspect. Which is it?


The correct answer was The plague's lethality

Both in the fifth and the sixth trumpet, those humans not having the Seal of God are affected by a plague transmitted by creatures who appear like riders, with a breastplate, lions' teeth and a golden mane, transmitting the disease by the sting of their tails. Both descriptions involve heavy amounts of sulfurous smoke (from the earth and the mouths of the creatures respectively).

However, the fifth trumpet plague is painful but nonlethal ("They were not given power to kill them, but only to torture them for five months. [...] During those days men will seek death, but will not find it; they will long to die, but death will elude them", Revelation 9:5-6) while the sixth trumpet plague has a high casualty rate ("A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke and sulfur that came out of their mouths.", Revelation 9:18).

62. Many Revelation passages give a certain fraction of a specific thing such as the seas, humanity, or a city to be destroyed. Which of the following is the most common fraction that we are told is destroyed?

The correct answer was One third

The theme of one third of each affected resource being destroyed is especially common in the trumpet judgments, where five of the seven divine plagues each hit one third of the earth:

"A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up." (Revelation 8:7)

"A third of the sea turned into blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed."(Revelation 8:8-9)

"[...] a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water -- the name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter, [...]" (Revelation 8:10-11)

"The fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them turned dark. A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night." (Revelation 8:12)

"A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke and sulfur that came out of their mouths." (Revelation 9:18)

"His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth." (Revelation 12:4, relating to the red dragon).



The fraction of one quarter is used in the description of the four Horsemen while one tenth is given as the destroyed part of the holy city in Revelation 11:13.

63. Next to the number seven, the number four is also a common recurring number in Revelation. Which of these does NOT have the number four associated with it?

The correct answer was The evil spirits of the demons (Revelation 16:13)

Obviously, the most well-known occurrence of the number four concerns the four riders, but there are also the four great creatures - lion, ox, man and eagle -, the angels at the corners of the world and those released from the Euphrates to bring about the sixth trumpet judgment. The demonic spirits number only three - one each from the mouth of the dragon, the beast and the false prophet.

64. What numerical significance exists in the fact that each of the creatures surrounding God's throne has exactly six wings?

The correct answer was The total number of wings is the number of Elders surrounding God.

The twenty-four Elders surrounding God and the four magnificent creatures also doing so are intricately connected through the creatures' wings - each of the four creatures has six wings, giving the arrangement a great cosmic symmetry.


The witnesses are given 42 months to preach, the number of judgments is 21 and, depending on whether one reads the 42 months of the witnesses' mission and those of the beast's reign as consecutive or the same time, one arrives at either seven or three and a half years for the entire tribulation.

65. The dragon from the sky (Revelation 12:3), the beast from the sea (Revelation 13:4-5) and the one ridden by the great prostitute Babylon (Revelation 17:3) share very similar features. Which of these features is, however, clearly different between them?


The correct answer was The number of crowns worn

All of these beasts have seven heads, ten horns and actively oppose God and his angels in blasphemy, in fighting or in both. However, the red dragon has seven crowns (one on each head), the beast coming out of the sea has ten crowns (one on each horn) and the one ridden by Babylon is not described as having any crowns.

It is also interesting that the two of these three beasts that are described as serpent-like and red (the dragon and Babylon's mount) are both directly associated with a woman whom the beast will ultimately pursue and try to kill, but these two women are clearly opposite in nature, since the one associated with the red dragon is pure and hated for having born God's chosen child. (Revelation 12:1-2 and 12:13-16)

66. The Lake of Fire is also mentioned several times as being the ultimate and final punishment of those who oppose God. Which of these are NOT described as being thrown into the Lake?

The correct answer was Gog and Magog

An explicit statement of the final fate of the Beast and the False Prophet is given in Revelation 19:20; for the Devil, it is in Revelation 20:10 and for Death and Hades, in Revelation 20:14.


For Gog and Magog, however, we know nothing about their fate and in fact, even their nature remains rather unclear, with the only reference being "When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth--Gog and Magog--to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore." (Revelation 20:7-8)

67. Revelation 19:11-15 gives a very detailed and powerful description of the one who will come to lead the armies of Heaven in the final battle against the Beast and the kings of earth. In several key aspects, this person's description is like a glorified, larger version of another being in Revelation - which one?

The correct answer was The first of the four horsemen (Revelation 6:2)

"I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest" matches the description of the Lord of Lords in many details - the white horse, the crown and the mission of conquest that in Revelation 19:14-15 is expressed as "The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. 'He will rule them with an iron scepter.'"


The most striking difference in description between the white rider and the King of Kings is that the white rider carries a bow instead of the sword. This sword, as well as the fiery eyes (Revelation 19:12), the waging of war and the robe dipped in blood (Revelation 19:13), are, however, reminiscent of the second of the four horsemen: "Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large sword." (Revelation 6:4)

68.The trumpet and bowl judgments have several very clear parallels, down to very similar judgments even bearing the same number within the seven. Which of these numbers does NOT have a parallel description in the trumpet and bowl judgments?

The correct answer was The fourth judgment

The second and third judgments of both the trumpets and the bowls each deal with water turning to blood - the sea during the second and the fresh water during the third judgment. The main difference between these two pairs are that the bowl judgments are much more encompassing - where the trumpets (Revelation 8:8-11) have merely killed a third of the life in these habitats, the bowls (Revelation 16:3-4) left none alive.

The seventh judgment in both groups contains the earthquake and the fiery hail accompanying the voice from the temple.



Less clear parallels exist in the first bowl judgment (mirroring the fifth trumpet plague), the fifth bowl (darkness mirrors the fourth trumpet) and the sixth bowl which, while very different in effect from the sixth trumpet, however again includes powerful beings being set loose at the river Euphrates.



The only bowl of wrath not corresponding to the trumpets in any way is the fourth: "The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him" (Revelation 16:8-9)

69.For the final question, let's take a look at the introductory chapters instructing John to, for each of the seven Churches, focus on one aspect of the following prophecy (Revelation 2 and 3). Which of the Churches is to be specifically taught about the book of life?

The correct answer was The Church of Sardis

Chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation introduce many aspects of the prophecy to come without going into detail or explaining them. They especially parallel the last chapters (20 to 22) in their mentioning of the things those who will be saved will partake in during the eternal life. The book of life (Revelation 20:13-15) plays a central role in the prophecy because it alone is the record of who will be saved and who will suffer the second death and be plunged into the lake of fire. The Church of Sardis is in particular need of this reminder because Jesus says about them: "I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God." (Revelation 3:1-2)



Some of the churches' messages, however, have no parallels in the remainder of the text, e.g. "Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life." (Revelation 3:10). Whether this is due to the relevant passages having been lost in the early years before the book of Revelation was fully written down or a divine mystery that humanity cannot fully explain is not revealed in the book itself.