The Book of Revelation (The Apocalypse of John)
Bible Word Search
From material in chapter 32, Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese
Use the clues below to find all of the words in this word search puzzle. The words may be
vertical and diagonal as well as horizontal. They may even be spelled backward.
Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book?
- _________________________The New Testament book
that utilizes lots of symbolic language and other literary features of Jewish apocalyptic literature
to talk about Christ's Second Coming and End Times
- _________________________The number of churches to
which the book of Revelation is addressed; the number signifying perfection that is prominent
throughout Revelation
- _________________________The Roman emperor at the
end of the First Century who was worshipped as a god and who carried out an empire-wide
persecution of Christians
- _________________________A number used in the Bible to
symbolize completeness
- _________________________A number used to signal
imperfection
- _________________________The island where John was in
exile when he had the visions recorded in Revelation
- _________________________A view that interprets
Revelation as a symbolic description of the ongoing struggle between God and the forces of
evil
- _________________________A view of John's Revelation
that sees it primarily as a message of hope for those being persecuted in the Roman Empire during
the late first century
- _________________________A view of Revelation that sees
it as a symbolic description of the Church's history from its beginning to the return of Christ
- _________________________A view that interprets
Revelation as a prophecy of future events
-- Howard Culbertson,
Afterword
The book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, is a highly symbolic and
enigmatic text attributed to the apostle John. It presents a series of visions and prophecies
detailing the end times and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The imagery is vivid and
apocalyptic, depicting cosmic battles, heavenly creatures, and divine judgments. Revelation speaks
of the rise of a figure known as the Antichrist, the emergence of the Four Horsemen of the
Apocalypse, the opening of seals unleashing various calamities upon the earth, and the final
showdown between God and the forces of darkness. Amidst the chaos, Revelation also promises
hope for believers, describing the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth, where God's
kingdom reigns supreme and where there is no more sorrow or pain. It's a challenging and
mysterious text that has inspired countless interpretations throughout history.
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