Revelation: A Devotional Commentary

Revelation: A Devotional Commentary

Revelation was meant to be read and understood by regular people. It wasn't written for scholars and theologians. The imagery is often considered mysterious, but by focusing on what each image represents instead of the image itself, the mystery is removed. Most of the imagery and prophecies in Revelation are interpreted within the immediate context, while others are explained by parallel descriptions in other parts of the scriptures. In every case, scripture interprets scripture. "Revelation: A Devotional Commentary" takes you through the book of Revelation one section at a time, explaining each passage in clear, non-theological language. The author hopes that readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of the book of Revelation. After all, it includes a blessing; "Blessed is he who reads and those who hear (understand) the words of the prophecy, and heed the things written in it; for the time is near. [Revelation 1:3]