BIB547-1: Book of Revelation I

The Book of Revelation is the only book of the Bible that has the “audacity” to claim, “Read me, I’m special.” It is the only book that pronounces a special blessing to the student. Yet, ironically, it is often the least studied against the overall fabric of the Bible. It contains 404 verses, which include over 800 allusions from the Old Testament alone. (Perhaps that is why it often appears so strange to the New Testament reader.) The pursuit of these allusions, and “codes,” will take the diligent student into virtually every other book of the Bible.

Unit 1 focuses on the most relevant section of the Book for the contemporary New Testament reader: the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. Four levels of significance are explored, including the history, in advance, of the entire Ecclesia, the Church.

(3 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 12 weeks. Login and click “Course Schedule” for start times.

Required Materials

Audio/Video Materials – select from ONE of the following:

A workbook is suggested as an aid to your study. (not required)

Current Members

Log in to the Campus to enroll in this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Non-Members

Purchase a Koinonia Institute Membership to start this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

  • Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
  • Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
  • Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
  • Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

  1. Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
  2. Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
  3. Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
  4. The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
  5. Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.