DeeperStudy Online tools to help anyone gain a deeper understanding of Gods Word

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Overview–This is a full-lengthcommentary on the Book of Revelation. Its 399 pages include an in-depth 98-page introduction to the Apocalypse, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text, chapter overviews, essays on special topics, and over a hundredcharts and over fiftyillustrations. Nineteenbonus essays, including the Christology of Revelation chapter 5 (3 pages), the meaning of 666 (12 pages), Armageddon (5 pages), the hermeneutics of the “Left Behind” series (28 pages), seven Bible truths about End Times (12 pages), a critique of Christian Zionism (28 pages), hundreds of end-notes and an annotated bibliography (27 pages).Inside the Introduction– In the introduction, this study guide lays out the principles of interpretation that it consistently follows throughout the paragraph-by-paragraph exposition. The historical and cultural background of the first-century Roman province of Asia provides tremendous assistance in interpreting the text, as well as the Old Testament background for the imagery, numerology, and theological motifs of Revelation.Interpretation Principles– The most basic of Bible interpretation principle employedis this: the Book of Revelationfirsthas to be meaningfulfrom the viewpoint of the original readers andonly thencanwerelate it to today. As simple and common-sense as this rule is, it is amazing that it is so seldom followed in the interpretation of the Apocalypse. Another important principle is to learn how the Book of Revelation itself indicates what to take literally and what figuratively.But How Do We Know?Also, the introduction lays outprinciples for sorting betweenwhat we can know forcertain, what we can assume islikelyorprobable, and we must admit is possible, though uncertain. In other words, we interpreters of the Apocalypseneed more humility! We need to learn how to say, “This is what I think it means, and here’s why,” rather than “It obviously means such and so, as any nincompoop can see.” And if its meaning remains uncertain, we need to admit it. The farther removed we are from the text itself, from its Old Testament, historical, and cultural backgrounds, the less certain we can be of our conclusions. On the other hand, the more closely we follow the text, the more we pay attention to the Old Testament parallels, and the more we dig into the archaeology, history, and first-century culture of Roman Asia, the more confident we can be about our conclusions regarding what it meant for the original readers. Then, when we determine that, we can find credible answers to the burning question, “What does Revelation mean for us in the 21st century? What difference does it make in how we live? Can it also help us to overcome?”Special Features of the Exposition–Each section of the text begins with a one to three-page overview, explaining what happens in the section, identifying the meaning for the original readers, and suggesting modern applications. A chart summarizing the Old Testament background of the section is next. Then comes a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation, drawing from the Old Testament background, historical and cultural background, and the connections Revelation has with the rest of the New Testament. Interspersed are bonus essays, diagrams, site plans, original poems, and photos. Get the text that has been used successfully at Sunset International Bible Institute, Harding University, and in many adult Bible classes and church seminars.Digital edition – $9.95Overcoming: Guide for Understanding the Book of RevelationThis digital version (pdf) has all of the same pages that the print version had, at one-fourth of the retail price of the print edition. PLUS many of the illustrations in this edition are in full color! 399 pages. 31 Mb How do I deliver your PDF-format e-books?All of our e-books are instant downloads in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Click on any link below to explore the details. Be sure to click on any thumbnail labeled “Look inside” to view the availablepreviews, also in PDF format. Previews are only available for the longer e-books. (PDFs are viewable on any computer using Acrobat Reader, which is available for afree downloadfrom Adobe.)[TOP]

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