Many readers acknowledge difficulty in understanding the book of Revelation. Some avoid it altogether. Part of the problem may be a tendency among interpreters to use prophecies from other parts of the bible, especially the Old Testament, to dictate how we should read Revelation. This commentary treats Revelation as a self-contained and internally consistent work. More emphasis is placed on the natural reading of the text than on similar words and images from other sources. Context and structure take priority over theological presuppositions about the end time. The result is a pleasant...
Many readers acknowledge difficulty in understanding the book of Revelation. Some avoid it altogether. Part of the problem may be a tendency among int...
Most readers of the bible book of Daniel confine themselves to the inspiring stories in the first half. Those who go on to read the visions in the second half find them difficult to understand let alone reconcilable with the prophecies in the book of Revelation. This short commentary seeks to show that both goals are achievable. Not only that, it warns us that we may be living in the last thirty days of the church age. Only when we realise this will we truly appreciate the value of the stories in the first half.
Most readers of the bible book of Daniel confine themselves to the inspiring stories in the first half. Those who go on to read the visions in the sec...
