The Book of Revelation For Dummies^?

by Richard Wagner; Larry R. Helyer

• ISBN13: 9780470383070
• ISBN10: 0470383070
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Are you baffled by the Book of Revelation? Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible with The Book of Revelation For Dummies, an easy-to-understand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them to your life. You will understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible.You will learn how this mysterious book of the Bible fits into a historical context. You'll discover all kinds of interesting facts about the apostle John and learn about the details of his world. You will be able to choose a perspective for interpreting this book of the Bible and decipher the many haunting symbols. There is no need to read this reference guide from cover to cover; simply browse the table of contents or flip through the pages to find the answers and assistance that you need. Discover how to: Interpret the prophecy of the Revelation Place it in historical context Understand how it relates to other books in the Bible Unravel the details of the apostle John's life and world Choose a perspective for understanding See the grander scheme of thingsComplete with lists of the ten most commonly asked questions about end times and the ten rules of thumb for interpreting scripture, The Book of Revelation For Dummies will help you understand and decode one of the most perplexing books in the Bible!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Revealing the End of the Biblical Story

One Man's Visions, All Humans' Fate

Setting the Stage: The Apostle John and the World in Which He Lived

The Prequels: Prophecies throughout the Bible

Interpreting the Book of Revelation

Choosing a Perspective for Understanding Revelation

Deciphering Symbols with Your Secret Decoder Ring

Taking a Grand Tour of the Book of Revelation

Setting Up the Scope of the Book (1:1-20)

Reading the Seven Letters to Conflicted Churches (1:19-3:22)

Peeking into the Throne Room (4:1-5:14)

Breaking Seven Seals (6:1-8:1)

Sounding Seven Trumpets (8:2-11:19)

A Woman, a Dragon, Two Beasts, and More! (12:1-14:20)

Seven Angels, Seven Bowls, and a Final Smackdown (15:1-18:24)

Coming of the Kingdom (19:1-20:15)

Seeing the New Jerusalem and a Triumphant Church (21:1-22:6)

Promising to Return (22:6-21)

The Part of Tens

Ten Common Questions about the End Times

Ten Tips for Interpreting Scripture and Prophecy

Appendix: Glossary

Index

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