LECTURE SERIES: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle John the Theologian

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Lesson 13: November 8th: Rev. 6: 9-14: The Fifth Seal - The Souls of the Martyrs under the Altar; The Sixth Seal - The Great Day of Wrath Join us at https://www.orthodoxethos.com for much more! And, join us on Patreon for our weekly Q & A session: https;//www.patreon.com/frpeterheers ------------ WHERE: Lectures will be live-streamed simultaneously through: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/orthodoxethos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frpeterheers Twitter: https://twitter.com/orthodoxethos Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-revela... The Revelation of Jesus Christ to His Servant the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian on the Isle of Patmos Series 2 ~ Fall 2022 With Special Reference to the Homilies of Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios Presented by Archpriest Peter Heers Lecturer, Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary Outline of Course We all need to become well-informed as to the message and meaning of the Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, not only because we live in apocalyptic times - although we do - and not only because there are many signs alerting us to spirit of our end times - although there are - but mainly because The Revelation is a book for the Church, about the Church, from the First to the Second Coming. You are invited to join us in this Second Lecture Series of 12 lessons, covering Revelation Chapter 2:12 through Chapter 7, as we - under the close tutelage of the Holy Fathers and the great Elder and Teacher, Archimandrite Athanasius Mitilinaios - walk line by line through the last book of the Bible, the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the Alpha and Omega of history, and are blessed, according to the book itself: “Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near” (Rev. 1:1-3). General Description This course will provide an introduction to, and overview of, the Book of the Revelation of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, through a survey of patristic commentary on the book, with special reference to the five volume collection of homilies by the ever-memorable and holy elder, Archimandrite Athanasios (Mitilinaios), Abbot of the Monastery of Komnineiou and Saint John the Theologian in Stomion, Larisa, Greece. Objectives of the Course This course seeks to enhance theological understanding of the message of the Book of Revelation, its ecclesiological nature, as a book about and for the Church from the first to the second coming, and Orthodox Eschatology in general. Lesson 1: August 16th: Rev. 2: 12-13: Idolatry and Its Relationship to Satan Rev. 2: 13-15: Balamatism — As an Ongoing Method of Corruption of the Church Lesson 2: August 23rd: Rev. 2: 16-20: Promises to the Victor — Epistle to Thyatira Rev. 2: 21-24: Jezebel — The Self-Proclaimed Illumined and Their Delusion Lesson 3: August 30th: Rev. 2: 24: Freemasonry — The Depths of Satan Rev. 2: 25: Salvation Belongs to the Remnant of the Faithful — What is Meant by Paradosis of the Church Lesson 4: Sept. 6th: Rev. 2:26-29 & 3:1-2: The Fifth Epistle to the Bishop of Sardis — Superficial Piety & The Need for Vigilance Rev. 3:2-6: The Meaning of Complete Works, The Power of Memory in Salvation *Lesson 5: Sept. 14th: Rev. 3:7-9: The Sixth Epistle to Philadelphia — On Mission - Rev. 3:9-13 The Reward of Missionary Work *Lesson 6: Sept. 21st: Rev. 3:14-4:4: The Seventh Epistle to Laodicea Lesson 7: Sept. 30th: Rev. 4:1-4: Heavenly Worship: The Throne in Heaven Lesson 8: October 11th: Rev. 4:4-11: Twenty-four Thrones and Elders — The Seven Spirits — The Four Living Creatures Lesson 9: October 14th: Rev. 5: 1-6: The Scroll Sealed with Seven Seals & The Lamb of God - Slain and Standing Lesson 10: October 18th: Rev. 5: 7-14 - The Prayers of the Saints, the One Church of Angels and Men Lesson 11: October 25th: Rev. 6:1-4: Presuppositions for Understanding; Overview of Chapter 6 Lesson 12: November 1st: Rev. 6: 5 - 11: The Seals 3-5 Opened: Famine, Death and Martyrdom -- Lesson 13: November 8th: Rev. 6: 9 - 14:The Fifth Seal - The Souls of the Martyrs under the Altar; The Sixth Seal - The Great Day of Wrath Lesson 14: November 15th: Rev. 6:15 - 7:3 Escape and The Refuge of Saints - Four Angels Lesson 15: November 22nd: Rev. 7: 2-8: The 144,000 Sealed and the Angels Ascending; The Number of the Sealed & Isreal and the Tribes Lesson 16: November 29th: Rev. 7: 9-17: The White-robed Multitude from Every Nation Most lessons are held on Tuesday evening, unless otherwise noted and moved to Wednesday. Check in weekly to confirm there have been no changes in the schedule. Course Texts: https://www.zoepress.us/revelation-the-books