Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. The book of revelation made easier gospel studies series. It was, after all, written to be read and understood, as john clearly informs us rev. A postmillennial eschatology 618 pp paperback for more information or to order. Click here under the gracious sway of his gospel, christ will cause. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times.
Gentry not only has a great desire to teach christian truth but also to promote it through writing. Book of revelation made easy book by gentry kennethgentry. God would not give us revelation if he didnt want us to understand it. Ask the holy spirit to help you understand what you. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. While debated by some, he was most likely the apostle john, brother of james, and author of the gospel of john and three epistles. As the book states, reading revelation made easy first is a must but i would go. Kenneth gentrys the book of revelation made easy seeks to pry. Cutting through traditions that cloud the clear message of revelation, dr. The bible was written so that average people could read the.
Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. He unravels revelation by relating it to the other books written by john, the book of hebrews, the statements of jesus and the old testament. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. There are two kinds of evidence regarding the composition of the apocopypse, internal evidence and external evidence. Kenneth gentrys the book of revelation made easy seeks to pry johns narrative of the victory of christs bride out of the grip of speculative futurists, and put it back in the hands of everyday christians. Nor will it be as small as the olivet discourse made easy. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. You can understand bible prophecy second edition 157 pp. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. The fact is the book of revelation was written before before jerusalem fell as hyper creedalist ken gentry shows in his book. The following is an update to my introduction that i did a few years ago.
The book of revelation made easy a short, lively, and topical study that will help you understand bible prophecy better. A number of my readers have expressed interest in the revelation commentary i have written. Postmillennial books preterism books revelation books for gentry books on other topics go to. Kenneth gentrys works the beast of revelation and he shall have. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others.
I highly recommend it as a very assessable intoduction to revelation. You may also find your christian life changed as you study the case for postmillennialism from creation through redemption to consummation. The short lecture format makes the information easy to digest and understand, any serious student of the book of revelation needs this resource in their media library. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy english.
Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. Revelation commentary update postmillennial worldview. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Kenneth gentry the book of revelation made easy pdf size. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. You cant understand the last book of the bible unless you understand the rest of the bible david a. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. Since the book of revelation made easy is fully integrated with logos, scripture passages are linked to your favorite translation for quick reference and to your hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts for originallanguage study. Select studies in reformed doctrine nordskog, 2008.
You can also read this volume along with your bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and the wealth of other bible study tools in your digital library. This 140 page book was first published by american vision in 2008 and was updated in 2011. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. He is committed to the reformed faith as set forth in the westminster confession and faith and catechisms.
The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. This page is about the book of revelation with information that will help explain its meaning and answer any questions one may have. The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Many christians find it hard to study the book of revelation, while others believe it is impossible to interpret. Postmillennialism made easy is an excellent resource for personal bible study, sunday school classes, neighborhood bible studies, or simply to hand out to friends who are interested in eschatology. Below are three categories of my books on eschatological issues. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Consequently he believes that the bulk of revelation has already taken place in the past. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem. It will be just right you might say, if you are a goldilocks fan as i am sure all of you are. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. There are many details in the visions that might confuse us.
Dating the book of revelation, highlights some of the important issues for understanding revelation. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. The apocalypse of the lamb, his bride, and the great whore. Gentry draws from over 20 years of expertise in the historical and biblical background of the book to present the surprisingly easy to understand meaning of. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. He has written numerous books and articles, most notably on preterism and postmillennialism in eschatology, and the book of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. A redemptivehistorical interpretation of revelation. Gentry draws from over 20 years of expertise in the historical and biblical background of the book to present the surprisingly easy to understand meaning of revelation. The book of revelation made easy by ken gentry nook book. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future.
It is not a commentary, but a thematic discussion of key ideas, people, and judgments. The book of revelation made easy 0915815915 book cover. I have finally received notice from the publisher that vol. You can also read this volume along with your bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and the wealth of other bible study tools. Understanding the book of revelation session 2 duration. John, identified as one who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ. You can understand bible prophecy 97809158159 by kenneth l. Once you have these keys in hand, your can unlock revelation s secrets and experience a challenging rereading of this glorious work.
I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. The book of revelation made easy nordskog publishing. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation is the most hebraic of all the new testament books, and no student of the word can afford to miss its clear connections.
Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. His work avoids the sensationalism and newspaper exegesis of modern, bestselling, selfappointed prophecy experts. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries. Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. The futurist approach understands everything from revelation 4. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Kenneth gentry does a remarkable job of interpreting revelation and he does so without any creative interpretations that rely on the most recent sensational newspaper stories.
Gentrys keys to understanding revelation are stated early on. The book of revelation, the final book of the canon, has confused readers of the bible for centuries. Internal comes from within revelation itself and is therefore the most important kind of evidence. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. In an earlier book, the book of revelation made easy, he explained the fundamental issues necessary for grasping the main drift of revelation. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. They made him live far away from family and friends on the island of patmos. The commentary will not be as large as the revelation commentary. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Understanding revelation study 1 circumstances of revelation p. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. It is an excellent resource for personal bible study, sunday school classes, neighborhood bible studies, or simply to hand out to friends who the made easy series books are designed to provide substantial studies on significant issues in a succinct and accessible format from an. It was, after all, written to be read and understood, as. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Be the first to ask a question about the book of revelation made easy.
This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. It was written with a lay audience in mind and introduces several basic issues necessary for understanding revelation. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Our new book postmillennialism made easy does just that. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. It was, after all, written to be read and heard by its original audience rev.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. While at reformed theological seminary he studied under greg l. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 06, 2017 navigating the book of revelation by ken gentry technical studies on key issues in revelation, including the sevensealed scroll, the cast out temple, jewish persecution of christianity, the babylonian harlot, and more. Though retired from pastoral ministry since 2016, he holds his ordination in the reformed presbyterian church general assembly, a conservative and reformed denomination. Understanding the book of revelation session 3 duration. Now in its second edition, kenneth gentrys the book of revelation made easy seeks to pry johns narrative of the victory of christs bride out of the grip of speculative futurists, and put it back in the hands of everyday christians. Here are a few tips to help you study this wonderful book. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Competing systems of interpretation have muddied the water, yet the lens of focus applied. I just finished the book the book of revelation made easy by kenneth gentry. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Gentry presents the keys to understanding the book of revelation in this short, relatively easy to read book.
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