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From Chapter 4 through the end of the book are shown the numerous prophetic visions for which Revelation is best known, even in the secular world.

From Chapter 4 through the end of the book are shown the numerous prophetic visions for which Revelation is best known, even in the secular world.

The events of the book are largely centered around two periods: a seven-year period widely known as The [[Tribulation]] (during which the judgments revealed will take place), followed immediately thereafter by a 1,000-year period widely known as The [[Millennium]] ("millennium" means "1,000 years") when Jesus Christ will reign as King over all the Earth.

The events of the book are largely centered around two periods: a seven-year period widely known as The [[Tribulation]] (during which the judgments revealed will take place), followed immediately thereafter by a 1,000-year period widely known as The [[Millennial Reign]] (also sometimes called the "Millennium", which means "1,000 years") when Jesus Christ will reign as King over all the Earth.

===Tribulation===

===Tribulation===

The Whore of Babylon has been the subject of great controversy as to its representation.  Historically Protestants have claimed the chapter refers to the Roman Catholic Church.  This interpretation is not as common in modern times due to ecumenical dialogue between Catholics and some Protestant groups, but is still prevalent, especially among [[fundamentalist]] branches of Protestantism.

The Whore of Babylon has been the subject of great controversy as to its representation.  Historically Protestants have claimed the chapter refers to the Roman Catholic Church.  This interpretation is not as common in modern times due to ecumenical dialogue between Catholics and some Protestant groups, but is still prevalent, especially among [[fundamentalist]] branches of Protestantism.

===Millennium===

===Millennial Reign===

After the Tribulation period begins the events of the Millennium, found from Chapter 19 through the end of the book.

After the Tribulation period begins the events of the Millennial Reign, found from Chapter 19 through the end of the book.

The Millennium begins with a great feast known as the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb", where Jesus Christ is wed to his Bride (commonly believed to be the Church, all those who are Christians throughout history).  He then defeats the kings of the world, takes the Antichrist and the False Prophet and casts them alive into the Lake of Fire (commonly accepted to be Hell) while slaying the rest of the armies.  Satan is captured, bound, and cast into a bottomless pit for 1,000 years (thus the name "Millennium").  Only those who came through the Tribulation and did not receive the Mark of the Beast remain alive.

The period begins with a great feast known as the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb", where Jesus Christ is wed to his Bride <ref>The Bride is commonly believed to be the Church, defined in this context as all those throughout history who became Christians.</ref>.  He then defeats the kings of the world, takes the Antichrist and the False Prophet and casts them alive into the '''Lake of Fire''' (commonly accepted to be [[Hell]]) while slaying the rest of the armies.  Satan is captured, bound, and cast into a bottomless pit for 1,000 years.  Only those who came through the Tribulation and did not receive the Mark of the Beast remain alive.

After the 1,000 year period Satan is loosed for a season (not specified) whereupon he would deceive the nations, attempting to put an end to Christianity once and for all, only to see God Himself devour them.  Satan is then cast into the Lake of Fire, to receive eternal torment.  Then all persons who ever lived are raised one final time, the Books are opened (especially the Book of Life); those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the Lake of Fire.

After the 1,000 year period Satan is loosed for a season (not specified) whereupon he would deceive the nations, attempting to put an end to Christianity once and for all, only to see God Himself devour them.  Satan is then cast into the Lake of Fire, to receive eternal torment.  Then all persons who ever lived are raised one final time, the Books are opened (especially the Book of Life); those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the Lake of Fire.  Death and Hades are also cast into the Lake of Fire, this is the Second Death.  At this point time as we know it on Earth ceases.

The last two chapters describe the holy city (New Jerusalem) wherein the saints will reside forever and ever.  The book ends with a warning not to add to or take away from it (due to its placement at the end of the Bible, the verses are commonly interpreted to not do so to the entire Bible itself).

The last two chapters describe the holy city (New Jerusalem) wherein the saints will reside forever and ever.  The book ends with a warning not to add to or take away from it (due to its placement at the end of the Bible, the verses are commonly interpreted to not do so to the entire Bible itself).