Category: Reading Principles
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Into Battle
Misinterpreting the signs is easy to do when you expect one thing but reality is something different. Preconceived notions can cause us to misinterpret Revelation. One misconception is that Revelation focuses on the end times.
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A Book Like No Other
We may wonder what exactly Revelation offers that will equip us for every good work leading us to doubt it being of any practical use. Regardless, we mustn’t refuse to forge ahead until we have receive a satisfactory answer to that frustrating question.
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A Delightful Promise
In this first of Revelation’s seven beatitudes (“Blessed is the one …”), John doesn’t command us to read Revelation. He doesn’t threaten us to pay attention. Nor does he shame us into listening. We read and keep what is written because he assures us we will be blessed for doing…
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Walking in Their Sandals
So many of us enter the reading of Revelation with different concerns than those of our brother in Smyrna. We may ask, “Are we living in the last days—the end times?”
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Soon
The word “soon” appears eight times in Revelation, more than double in any other New Testament book. It’s a common word. It may not be precise, but its meaning is clear to everyone. That is, until it comes to the book of Revelation.
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How to Read Revelation(8)
Principle #7: Revelation Proclaims the Gospel – Revelation proclaims true gospel—Jesus’ coming really does change everything. These glad-tidings were announced at Christ’s first advent. At his second advent peace and prosperity, human flourishing, will be fully realized.
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How to Read Revelation(7)
Principle #6: An Intimate Walk with an Infinite God – When John came face to face with one like a son of man, he fell at his feet in fear as any of us would. He sensed that he was in the presence of an all-powerful God, an infinite God,…
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How to Read Revelation(6)
Principle #5: Biblical Context of Revelation – So, are we left to guessing what these symbols mean? Not at all. The Holy Spirit has given us the entire canon of scripture as an answer key! Nearly every symbol or image in Revelation is borrowed or adapted from other books of…
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How to Read Revelation(5)
Principle #4: Literary Context of Revelation – Have you ever assembled a large jigsaw puzzle? As you comb through the pieces, you see a medley of colorful details, but not much of it is recognizable.
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How to Read Revelation(4)
Principle #3: Historical Context of Revelation – We should look at Revelation through the eyes of a church who was being oppressed by the Roman Empire. The encouragement that Revelation brought to such people will encourage believers today in the same way.
A Revelation Invitation 