Dictionary term
Revelation
Direct answer
Revelation is God making truth known, and as a book title it refers to the Apocalypse of John centered on Jesus, worship, judgment, and new creation.
Revelation means unveiling truth from God and names the final New Testament book.
Revelation means unveiling truth from God and names the final New Testament book.
A symbolic reading aid; dates, predictions, and supernatural certainty are deliberately excluded.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Revelation when explaining apocalyptic genre, the Book of Revelation, symbols, prophecy, worship, and discernment.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Revelation as a loose codebook for every headline.
- Reference category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Related terms
- Book of Revelation, Day of the Lord, Second Coming, New Earth
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The story behind Revelation
Britannica notes Revelation as an apocalyptic work attributed to John and addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor.
Revelation in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Revelation asks whether hidden truth leads to worship, endurance, and faithful witness.
Revelation in the Bible
The Book of Revelation opens as the revelation of Jesus Christ and speaks to real churches through symbolic vision.
Why Revelation matters
Revelation matters because it is meant to reveal Jesus Christ and strengthen faithful witness, not merely feed fear.
Revelation at work: an example
A page can say Revelation should be read with its first-century churches, Old Testament echoes, and worship scenes in view.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Also appears in
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Revelation?
Revelation is God making truth known, and as a book title it refers to the Apocalypse of John centered on Jesus, worship, judgment, and new creation.
How should Revelation be interpreted prophetically?
Use Revelation when explaining apocalyptic genre, the Book of Revelation, symbols, prophecy, worship, and discernment.
What should I avoid when interpreting Revelation?
Do not use Revelation as a loose codebook for every headline.










