Outline for Introduction to Revelation (1:1-8)

I.  Why Revelation?

A. Why was symbolism used?

II. Genesis to Revelation

A. What was compared to what will be.

III. What John saw (1:1-8)

A. Jesus revealed (vv. 1-3)

B. The seven churches (vv. 4-6)

C. Jesus coming in the clouds (v. 7)

D. The Alpha and the Omega (v. 8)