Dive into prophecy, visions, and cosmic battles in this Bible Study Guide: Revelation. This captivating exploration of the final book of the New Testament, written by the apostle John, takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through the vivid imagery and profound symbolism of the Book of Revelation. Discover the secrets of the seven churches, unravel the mystery of the Four Horsemen, and witness the climactic Battle of Armageddon. As the seals are broken, the trumpets sound, and the bowls are poured out, the unfolding drama reveals the cosmic struggle between good and evil. Explore the symbolic visions of the Lamb, the Woman, and the New Jerusalem, each carrying profound messages of redemption, hope, and ultimate triumph. Reflect on the divine majesty, the spiritual battles, and the eternal promises embedded in the words of this Book. Brace yourself for a journey that transcends earthly dimensions, inviting contemplation on the timeless themes of faith, perseverance, and the triumphant culmination of God's redemptive plan. Are you ready to unveil the mysteries and witness the celestial drama unfold? Join us on this captivating expedition through the pages of Revelation, where every verse holds a key to understanding the ultimate destiny of humanity and the eternal victory of the Divine.

My goal for this chapter-by-chapter Bible study in Revelation is that we will be overtaken with that sitting-in-the-back-seat-are-we-there-yet? -longing that will only go away once we see the arrival of Jesus Christ into our world for the second time in history. The first time He came as a baby. The second time...oh my... Let's think of world history as a stage, and imagine there are a series of curtains on that stage, curtains that are fairly "see-through", so that as each curtain is removed the one person standing on the stage gets easier and easier to see. That may help us realize what has been happening since the creation of the world, and what will be happening as the events of Revelation unfold. Every event points to Jesus. Every mercy, every disaster, every judgment, every moment of grace - all of them reveal Jesus to us more and more and more, until finally we see Him clearly in Revelation Chapter 19, mounted on a white horse, returning to be King over the world that was made for Him.

(Foreword by John F. Walvoord) Leading evangelical educators discuss the text of Revelation and the issues that most interest twenty-first-century readers and students. Includes a verse-by-verse explanation and background analysis.

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.

Here is an indispensable, all-in-one resource on the prophecies of the Bible! It's all here—clear and concise explanations for the key Bible prophecies from Genesis to Revelation. Written by Bible scholars but created for everyday readers and Bible students, this volume makes it possible for users to expand their knowledge of prophecy in ways unmatched by other books. Among the notable features are... more than 500 easy-to-read pages of explanatory comments about the prophecies in God's Word useful charts, diagrams, and time lines simple format for easy referencing helpful word definitions special attention to Bible passages that are particularly difficult or important Assembled by bestselling prophecy teachers Tim LaHaye and Ed Hindson, along with a team of highly qualified contributors, this is a must-have for every Christian library. Rerelease of The Popular Bible Prophecy Commentary.

This commentary, like each in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, is designed to serve the church--providing a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups--and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of Scripture. In this addition to the series, Joseph Mangina offers a constructive ecclesiology for the role and mission of the church in the twenty-first century formed by a close examination of Revelation.

A study of what the Bible itself says about its inspiration, preservation, and authority. Scripture as a complete and perfect religious guide. Topics included are: * The Inspiration of the Bible * The Historical Nature of Bible Accounts * The Preservation of the Bible * The Need for Bible Authority * The Authority of Bible Examples and Necessary Inferences * The Authority of the Old Testament Today * Direct Guidance of the Holy Spirit Today * Human Creeds or Majority Rule * Let Your Conscience or Emotions Be Your Guide * Church Traditions

This work represents the attempts of several major scholars to respond to the historical problems presented throughout the biblical testimony and their description of what this means for reading scripture. Walter Brueggemann, for example, has written a wonderful article on various historical problems within the book of Genesis, beginning with Von Rad's and Noth's use of source criticism and his own understanding of how historically dissimilar texts can function within scripture. This book honors the work and life of Gerald Sheppard, who broke ground in biblical studies by describing what it means to read the Bible as Jewish and Christian Scripture. It distinguishes between the original historical dimensions of the text or mere redaction levels of tradition history and what Sheppard regarded as the "Scriptural Form" of the biblical testimony. It provides new and fresh ways for describing scripture as both a human testimony and also divine revelation. The Bible as a Human Witness to Divine Revelation provides examples of how major scholars have responded to the limits of the older-modern criticisms within the framework of still applying a variety of historical criticisms and paying attention to the later formation and context of the biblical book. It also helps readers understand how to hear "the word of God" through biblical text that are filled with historical dissimilarities or even contradictions. The book shows scholarly examples that respond to crises of both the pre-modern and modern eras as unfinished projects because pre-modernity tended to ignore the human dimensions of scripture and modernity tended to limit its inquiry only to that single dimension