Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. Here are a few tips to help you study this wonderful book. Cutting through traditions that cloud the clear message of revelation, dr. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Kenneth gentrys the book of revelation made easy seeks to pry. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
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. The book of revelation made easy by ken gentry nook book. 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. It was, after all, written to be read and heard by its original audience rev. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. 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 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. While at reformed theological seminary he studied under greg l.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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. 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. 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. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. Once you have these keys in hand, your can unlock revelation s secrets and experience a challenging rereading of this glorious work. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. You can understand bible prophecy 97809158159 by kenneth l. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. John, identified as one who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ. Many christians find it hard to study the book of revelation, while others believe it is impossible to interpret. Gentry presents the keys to understanding the book of revelation in this short, relatively easy to read book. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The book of revelation, the final book of the canon, has confused readers of the bible for centuries. 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. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. Revelation is the most hebraic of all the new testament books, and no student of the word can afford to miss its clear connections. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. Dating the book of revelation, highlights some of the important issues for understanding revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
It was written with a lay audience in mind and introduces several basic issues necessary for understanding revelation. Select studies in reformed doctrine nordskog, 2008. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. 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. Gentry not only has a great desire to teach christian truth but also to promote it through writing. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. God would not give us revelation if he didnt want us to understand it. The book of revelation made easy a short, lively, and topical study that will help you understand bible prophecy better. Consequently he believes that the bulk of revelation has already taken place in the past. A number of my readers have expressed interest in the revelation commentary i have written. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. His work avoids the sensationalism and newspaper exegesis of modern, bestselling, selfappointed prophecy experts.
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 is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. 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 made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. It is not a commentary, but a thematic discussion of key ideas, people, and judgments. You can understand bible prophecy second edition 157 pp. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The first small project arising from the goodbirthfunded research is the book of revelation made easy. 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 futurist approach understands everything from revelation 4. The book of revelation made easy nordskog publishing. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets.
I highly recommend it as a very assessable intoduction to revelation. It was, after all, written to be read and understood, as. Kenneth gentrys works the beast of revelation and he shall have. He has written numerous books and articles, most notably on preterism and postmillennialism in eschatology, and the book of revelation. I have finally received notice from the publisher that vol. The following is an update to my introduction that i did a few years ago.
Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. It was, after all, written to be read and understood, as john clearly informs us rev. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Postmillennial books preterism books revelation books for gentry books on other topics go to. The bible was written so that average people could read the. You cant understand the last book of the bible unless you understand the rest of the bible david a. Understanding the book of revelation session 3 duration. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
The book of revelation made easy 0915815915 book cover. I just finished the book the book of revelation made easy by kenneth gentry. In an earlier book, the book of revelation made easy, he explained the fundamental issues necessary for grasping the main drift of revelation. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
Understanding the book of revelation session 2 duration. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. Understanding revelation study 1 circumstances of revelation p. Revelation commentary update postmillennial worldview.
The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Kenneth gentry the book of revelation made easy pdf size. Ask the holy spirit to help you understand what you. Gentrys keys to understanding revelation are stated early on. 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.
Internal comes from within revelation itself and is therefore the most important kind of evidence. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You can also read this volume along with your bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and the wealth of other bible study tools. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The fact is the book of revelation was written before before jerusalem fell as hyper creedalist ken gentry shows in his book. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. There are two kinds of evidence regarding the composition of the apocopypse, internal evidence and external evidence.
There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. This page is about the book of revelation with information that will help explain its meaning and answer any questions one may have. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. Nor will it be as small as the olivet discourse made easy. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Be the first to ask a question about the book of revelation made easy. The book of revelation made easier gospel studies series. They made him live far away from family and friends on the island of patmos. Though johns revelation is lengthy and complex, dr. There are many details in the visions that might confuse us. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. This 140 page book was first published by american vision in 2008 and was updated in 2011. As the book states, reading revelation made easy first is a must but i would go. While debated by some, he was most likely the apostle john, brother of james, and author of the gospel of john and three epistles. It will be just right you might say, if you are a goldilocks fan as i am sure all of you are. Competing systems of interpretation have muddied the water, yet the lens of focus applied. The commentary will not be as large as the revelation commentary.
Though retired from pastoral ministry since 2016, he holds his ordination in the reformed presbyterian church general assembly, a conservative and reformed denomination. A redemptivehistorical interpretation of revelation. This is the latest edition, which is expanded and contains some important changes regarding the millennium passage in revelation 20 that resulted from deeper research into revelation. Click here under the gracious sway of his gospel, christ will cause. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. You may also find your christian life changed as you study the case for postmillennialism from creation through redemption to consummation. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. He is committed to the reformed faith as set forth in the westminster confession and faith and catechisms. 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. 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. 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.
The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Book of revelation made easy book by gentry kennethgentry. A postmillennial eschatology 618 pp paperback for more information or to order. 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. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The apocalypse of the lamb, his bride, and the great whore. Our new book postmillennialism made easy does just that. 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. Below are three categories of my books on eschatological issues.
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