Symbolism In Revelation

Chapters nineteen through twenty-two detail Christ’s final victory over sin. Over the course of the final chapters of Revelation, the process of Christ’s ultimate victory is detailed using an abundance of powerful images and symbolism. Some examples of symbols used are referring to Christ as “the Lamb,” and to His church as His “Bride.” Though symbols play an important part of these final chapters contained within Revelation, imagery is by far the most prevalent. At multiple points during Revelation imagery and symbolism are used in conjunction with each other, to complement and strengthen their respective ideas. Throughout the final chapters of revelation, both imagery and symbolism are used in abundance in order to show the glory and power

For example, it says “And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their words, by the things which were written in the books.” (Revelation 20:12), this is a powerful image, shown where all human beings are standing to be judged before God. Also, it is hard to imagine the powerful symbol of the Book of Life being opened, which has in it all the names of those who are saved. In addition, it states “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8), another powerful image showing that all the unrepentant sinners (quite a list of sins), will burn in a lake of fire and brimstone forever. The lake of fire and brimstone (a symbol for hell), is powerful and, when read, evokes a feeling of fear and of suffering beyond imagination. In addition, in chapter 19 verse 14 of Revelation it states “…the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses,” where the fine linen being white and clean symbolizes purity and cleanliness. White has almost always been a symbol of purity, and since their clothes are clean as well, they are certainly pure as they do have any stains on their clothes (or character). It is also a strong image, not only are the armies of heaven arrayed in fine, white clothes, they also follow Christ on white horses. White seems to be a dominant theme in the bible for symbolizing purity. Finally, chapter nineteen, verses twelve and thirteen, state “His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His