1. Overcoming the Overwhelming
Revelation
The simple message of the Book of Revelation is that, in the universal struggle between good and evil, Jesus wins! And those on His side will win too! Even though evil may seem overwhelming, saints who follow the Lord and trust in Him, will ultimately gain the victory with Him.
Overcoming the Overwhelming

2. Overcoming the Overwhelming
Revelation
Overcoming the Overwhelming
KEY VERSE for Understanding: Revelation 1: “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John”
KEY POINTS IN THIS VERSE
Divine Source (cf. 1:4-7)
Divine Channel (Jesus > angel > John > servants)
Divine Media (show, signified = symbolic imagery)
Divine Timetable (cf. 22:6, 10; 1:3)

3. Overcoming the Overwhelming
Revelation
Overcoming the Overwhelming
Everyone has something to overcome!
This was the message to the seven churches (Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21)
Overcoming through Christ is indeed the central message of Revelation (17:14)
“These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”

4. Overcoming the Overwhelming
Revelation
Overcoming the Overwhelming
Evil often seems overwhelming!
Persecution, hard times and death afflict the saints (Revelation 6:1-11)
Satan persecutes God’s people (Revelation 12 & 13)
Evil forces array themselves to do battle with good (Revelation 16:13-16)

5. Overcoming the Overwhelming
Revelation
Overcoming the Overwhelming
The King of Kings Overcomes!
The forces of evil cannot stand against Him (Revelation 19:11-21)
Satan will be defeated! (Revelation 20:1-9)

6. Overcoming the Overwhelming
Revelation
Overcoming the Overwhelming
It will be worth it all!
“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.” (Revelation 21:7)