“The revelation of Jesus Christ” (1:1) was written by the apostle John while in exile on the island of Patmos, just off the coast of modern Turkey. It was addressed to seven actual
Churches. Revelation begins with letters from Christ himself to these churches, letters that include commendation, criticism, and comfort. Then comes a long series of interrelated visions of
judgment on the wicked, all in highly symbolic language. The church is depicted under great great distress, but is assured of the final triumph of Jesus as "King of kings and Lord of lords" (19:16),
bringing to an end the rebellion of humanity and ushering in "a new heaven and a new earth" (21:1), where God himself will reign forever and ever (11:15). John wrote about A.D. 95-96.
