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D. f^ECTOR OF Lunenburg, h S., Canada. / m'- the kmreM i^^/emd, and tM >S'o« of Man mtttiviinn on ike ripM h«tm( of 6W. -j^ctn vii., THi. Halifent, N. So, Coriacla : MaoGREGOR & XNIGHT, 1883. A- o^ * *^ XOVA SWTU I'KlKTrSn CO. r ATMOS p ATECHIS A ON THC BOOK OF REVEL A.TIOISr. BT REV. DR. OWEN, R. D., Rector of Lunenburg, N. S., Canada. / aee the heavens opened, and the Son of Man ttanding T- f^. Q. Who wrote the Book of Revelation 1 A. St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. Q. At what date ? A. About A. D. 68, or 96. Q. In the Reign of what Roman Emperor 1 A. Nero, or Domitian. Q. What is the design of the Book ? A, (1.) — To reveal Christ. — "The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of this prophecy." Greek Text, as in ch. i., 3 ; xix., 10. (2.) To give a prophetic view of the Christian Church till its consummation in glory. Q. How are these designs represented to us ? A. In dramatic symbols. Q. How were they presented to St. John ] A. By visions, in the Isle of Patmos. Q. Where is Patmos 1 A. Near the N. E. angle of the Mediterranean Sea. Q. How far from Jerusalem 1 A. Five hundred miles to the N. W. of it. Q. By what other name is the Book known 1 A. As the Apocalypse — the Greek word for Revela- tion. Q. When written, to whom was it sent ? A. To the angels, or chief ministers, of the Seven Churches of Asia. Q. For whom is the Book sent by Christ, and the Holy Spirit ? A. To every creature* " He that hath an ear, let JjijT. bear. Whosoever will, let him. take," Like the sunshine and rain, to good and bad, alike freely. PATMOS CATECHISM. EEVELATION, CHAP. I. Q. Who was truly the Inspirer of this Book t A. God the Father. Q. To whom did God give it t A. To Jesus Christ. Q. For what purpose ? A. To shew unto His servants. — See eh. iv. 7, 2. Q. What are we to understand here hy the word " shew r A. To reveal to the eye, as speech reveals to the ear. The Book is therefore dramatic. Q. By whom did Christ send His Revelation to St John? A. He sent and signified it to him by His angeL Q. What does the word "signify" mean? A. To convey information by signs or signals. Q. Whom are we to consider Christ's Angel to be I A. The Holy Spirit. Q. Why? A. Because Chri-t had said (John, xvi, 7), " I will Bend Him unto you.' Q. And what further t A. "He will show you things to come." — Fer. 75. 10 PATMOS CATECHISM. Q. Have you any further evidence of it ? A. Yes, in the words at the close of each epistle : "Hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches." Q. Why does St. John say, "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear V A. The blessing is to the faithful messenger, and the faithful people. — Neh. viii, IS. Q. What is the meaning of Alpha and Omega ? A. They are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and signify : Before Me was none other God, neither shall there be after Me. I am All in All. Q. Where were the seven Churches 1 A. In Asia Minor, near Patmos. Q. Where in this chapter is Christ shewn to be King 1 A. In the 5th verse,—" The Prince of the Kmgs of the earth." Q. Where as High Priest ? A. In verse 13, clothed with the High Priest's long garment and gulden girdle. Q. Why are the seven churches called "candle sticks r A. Because they are designed to receive and impait light. Q. Why are they said to be golden 1 A. To shew their value in the sight of God. — Zech. iv.y 11-14- Q. What does the Glorified Saviour make His T- 3ople to become 1 A. Kings and priests imto God His Father. J PATMOS CATECHISM. 11 3 REVELATION, CHAP. IL Q. In what are the Epistles to the Churches alike ? A. They begin and end with the same words. Q. With what words do they open "? A. " These things saith He ; I know thy works." Q. With what words do they close ? A. " To hini that overcometh :" and ** He that hath an ear." Q. In what do they differ 1 A. In the first three epistles, the words " He that hath an ear" precedes the words, "to him that over- cometh." Q. Wliat order is observed in the other epistles 1 A. The order of these words is reversed. The promise takes precedence of the command. Q. What doctrines did the Nicolaitanes teach 1 A. Much like those tr.ught hy EalaanL — Numbers xxQciy 16, and ^ Peter ii, 15. Q. What do the names Nicolas and Balaam signify? A. Both mean, Conqueror of the people. Q. What are "the depths of Satan?" A. Pretensions to deeper knowledge than othei*3 possessed. Pretenders to knowledge falsely so called. Q. What is "the Morning Staxf A. Probably Christ Himself, as in chap, xxil, 16. " I came to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun." 12 PATMOS CATECHISM. REVELATION, CHAP. m. Q. Are the seven Epistles addressed to the seven Churches exclusively? A. They are addressed also to every on© that hath an ear to hear. K the Q. What is meant in the Apocalypse by book of life r A. The Book of Christ^s life. In the Greek it is " the Book of ths Life, i. ft, of the Lamb," the definite article being prefixed to each noun. Q. "VThat comfort does this convey to us t A. In chap, xx., 12, the life of the Lamb is placed beside the life of the sinner, and saves by the contact. Q. "What encouragement may we derive from the words, " He that overcometh 1" A. That the Glorified Saviour watches for our vic- tories more than for our faults. Q. What probable allusion is there in the word •* pillar," when Christ says, " he shall go no more out V A. To the pillars Jachinand Boaz, which were car- ried to Babylon when the temple was taken. Q. To what does the hidden manna refer ; ch. ii, 1 7 ? A. To the golden pot of manna. — Heb, ix.f 4* Q. How was Christ " the beginning of the Crea- tion of God 1" A. 1. As its Author. — John i, 2. 2. As its Head, ^Heb. i, S. Q. Does any of His Names imply this t A. His name, Jesus, signifies Je-Hoshea, Joshua, Jehovah the Saviour ; therefore the Author, Begirmer, and Head of the Creation of God. • f' PATMOS CATECHWM. 19 REVELATION, CHAP IT. Q. Whom do the Jasper and the Sardine Stone eymbolize 1 A. God and the Lamb, in One. Q. What is the color of the Sardine 1 A. Flame-color, the devouring tire. — IscdaJiJ'xxiii., H. Q. What is the color of the Jasper"? A. Sea-green, yet clear as crystal ; Christ the Mediator. Q. What is the hue of the Emerald? A. Light green : the glory and the brightness round about. Q. Who are the twenty-four crowned Elders 1 A- The twelve Patriarchs and the twelve Apostles. Q. Where are they named in this Book 1 A. In chap, xxi., 12, 14. Q. Show one grand distinction between them ? A. Christ descended from the Patriarchs, and the Apostles came from Christ His Person unites both in one Church or Body. Q. What symbolic beings are the four beasts 1 A. The foiir cherubim, leaders of the heavenly worship, and of the ten thousand times ten thousand angels. Q. How should the word rendered "beasts" be translated 1 A "Beings." The Greek term, eoa is from the verb ZAO, «ttwi, to be. C\ ^WViCki. iH ovmW»li7Afl bv the sea of fflass before the throne? A The perfect Justice and brightness surrounding God's Throne. The solar splendor. f 14 PATMOS CATECHISM. REVELATION, CHAP. V. Q. Of what form were ancient books ? A. They were sheets or scrolls of parchment, as refexTed to. — ^ Tim, iv., IS ; Rev. vi.f I4. Q. How were they fastened ? A. By sealed strings on the outside. Q. Of what was the lion a symbol 1 A. Of Royalty and Strength. Q. How was Christ the Root of David 1 A. " There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots." — Js, xi.f 1. Q. How does St. John, in verse 6, symbolise Christ as slain, yet glorified ? A. As He was seen by the Apostles after His resurrection (John xx., 20) but is here visibly glorihed with the symbols of Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence. Q. Of what are horns and eyes symbolical ? A, Of power and knowledge. Q. Of what is the number seven the symbol 1 A. Of completeness and perfection. Q. Why? A. Three is the symbolic numeral of Godhead; Four, of the Universe. Seven therefore comprehends all being. Q. How should verse 11 be translated 1 A. Hundreds of millions, and thousands of thou- sands. } PATMOS CATECHISM. 15 REVELATION, CHAP. YI. Q. Who was the Rider on the white horse 1 A. Jesua Christ as Conqueror over death and helL Q. Of what was a white horse the symbol? A. It was the Roman emblem of victory. Q. What docs the bow out of its case denote ? A. Further warfare. — Habakkuk iii.y 9-11. Q. In what does the bow differ from the sword 1 A. It smites at a distance. "TheKug*? arrows (His words) are very sharp." — Ps. xiv.y 5. Q. What does the red horse indicate % A. War and bloodshed. Q. And what do the black and pale horse denote 1 A. Famine, pestilence, and death. The red horse denoted anger against the Jews;, the two last against the Roman Empire. Q. Who are meant by the souls under the Golden Altar ? . A. Persecuted and supplicating Christians in the Catacombs of Rome. Q. Of what is the Golden Altar a figure 1 A. Of the Intercession of the Great High Priest before the throne of God. Q. What is symbolized by the Sixth Seal ? A. The dissolution of Roman paganism and magis tracy, by the conversion of Constantine. Q. What period of time do the first Six Seals occupy 1 A. From A.D., 33, to A.D., 325. It PATMOS CATECHISM. EEVELATION, CHAP. VII. Q. Who was the Angel ascending from the East t A. Jesus Ch^st, the Lord of Angels. Q. Of what is Sealing the Symbol I A. Of security, secrecy, and completeness. Q. Who is meant by the Sealed of Israel t A. The Bride of the Lamb ; a Jewish Prince must espouse a Jewish Bride. Q. And who by the great multitude f A. The Grentiles redeemed out of the great tribu- lation, forming with the Bride one Church and house- hold. Q. Whom then may we consider as described in chapter vii. f A. The Christian Church brought out of the vari- ous persecutions, from Pentecost to Constantine. Q. How is this period described in ver. 141 A. As thfi great tribulation, the Greek Text having the definite article. Q. Whose name is omitted from this enumeration of the twelve tribes, and whose is inserted f A. The tribe of Dan is omitted, and the name of Joseph is inserted. Q. What tribe is first named, and for what reason ? A. The Tribe of Judah, because it was the Royal Tribe, and because our Lord sprung out of it. The Royal Lion came from the Royal Tribe. So the Jasper in first, XXI., 19, because it was used as an emblem of Christ» the Mediator, iv., 3. s . I PATMOS CATECHISM. REVELATION, CHAP. VIII. 17 Q. At the opening of tlie Seventh Seal there was silence in Heaven ; what caused it 1 A. The heavenly music ceased. Q. Who were the Seven Angels standing before tKe throne ? A. The Seraphim, leaders in active service. Gabriel was one of them. — Luke t., 19.^ Q. Who was the Angel standing at the Golden Altar? A. The Lord Jesus Christ. Q. What is symbolized l)y the golden censer being emptied upon the earth 1 A. That the time for hearing intercession was over, and the season of judgment had come. The angels therefore prepared themselves to sound. Q. What occurred on the sounding of the first four trumpets ? A. The invasion of the Western Roman Empire by the terrible Northern nations. Hail symbolized inva- sion from the north. Q. W^ho are signified by the Earth, the Sea, the Waters, and tlie Sun 1 A. The Western Empire, the islands and coasts, the river districts, and the Imperial Government. Q. Who are meant by the trees and grass ? A. Men of eminence, and those of humble rank. The mountain, star, and wonnwood, symbolize fierce military leaders and heretical teachers. The period of the first four trumpets reaches from A. I)., 410, to A. I)., 476, the fall of the Western Empire. *Some other of their names may be Michael, Abdipl, Rap- hael, and Uriel. 18 PATMOS CATECHISM. REVELATION, CHAP. IX. Q. By what name are the last three tnimpets known ? A. As the tliree woe trumpets. Q. Who is meant by the star fallen from heaven ] . A. Mahomet, his religion and empire. Q. What was symbolized by the smoke rising out of the pit? A. Prevalence of ignorance, error and wickedness, obscuring the light of divine truth. Q. What was meant by locusts out of the smoke ? A. Saracen cavalry. The Saracens and Locusts both came from Arabia. Q. Who are the men not having the Seal of God in their foreheads ? A. Corrupt and idolatrous Christians. They had forfeited their baptism. Q. What is signified in ver. 8 by hair, as the hair of women ? A. The horse-hair standards of the pachas. Teeth like teeth of lions were the horns of their crescent standards. Q. What is the meaning of Abaddon and ApoUyon 1 A. Destroyer. Q. Out of their niouthn issued forth smoke, fire, and brimstone. What may these refer to 1 A. Firearms and gunpowder. Thus their power w\is in their firearms, and in their military bannei's. The Fifth and Sixth trumpets occupy from A. D., 622, to A. D., 713. y PATMOS CATECHISIC. 1^ REVELATION, CHAP. X. Q. How does this chapter symbolize Jesus Christ ? A. He holds in His hand the last scroll of the opened book, and He speaks as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Q. " That there should be time no longer j" how should these words be translated t A. "The time (for fulfilling these mysteries of God) 18 not yet" Q. What was the little book in the Angel's hand 1 A. The yet unfulfilled portion of the opened volume. Q. Where does St Paul refer to the Seventh Trujnpet? A. In 1st Cor. xv., 52 ; at tJie last trump. Q. What period of time does the Seventh Trumpet comprise ? A. It coincides in time with tl^e Seven Vials, just as the Seventh Seal comprised the Seven Trumi)ets. Q. What results from this remarkable arrange- ment 1 A That the Seventh Seal, Trumpet, and Vml ter- minate together. Q. What is signified by " eating " the little book ? A. Careful meditation upon it. — Jer. xv.f 16. Q. And what by the tenns " sweet " and " bitterf * A. 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