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The Christian Bible is composed of 66 books, which are divided into the Old Testament, based

primarily on the Hebrew Bible, and the New Testament, an exploration of the teachings and life

of Jesus Christ.

The very final book of the Bible is the book of Revelation, a 22 chapter series

penned by a prophet known as John of Patmos.

It is an apocalyptic text that details a spiritual battle between good and evil,

culminating in Jesus returning to earth.

Combining warnings to followers with prophecies about the future, the Book of Revelation

anticipates the ultimate defeat of Satan and a final judgment passed on all human beings.

Those deemed worthy by their deeds during life and their adherence to Christ will be saved,

resurrected to live in a new heaven and earth free from pain, suffering and death.

Unbelievers and individuals deemed to be wicked will be sentenced to a lake of fire,

a final demise and the ultimate punishment

for lost souls, dubbed the second death.

The mysterious language of the Book of Revelation and its many prophecies have led to countless

Christian scholars, leaders, and adherents attempting to predict when this end of the world will come.

In Chapter 5 of the book, John of Patmos introduces the prophecy of the seven seals,

seven separate events that will take place between Jesus' lifetime and his eventual return,

known as the Second Coming.

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