What is the book of Revelation? Does it describe in veiled language events of its writer's own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come? Is it a chart of the whole of history from Christ's first coming to his second? Or does it deal chiefly with principles which are always valid in Christian experience? And what is a twentieth-century reader to do with creatures covered with eyes, locusts like horses, seven bowls of wrath, war in heaven, various beasts and a dragon? Michael Wilcock maintains tha when God's words, declarations, arguments and reasonings had all been spoken, God gave the church "a gorgeous picture book." Wilcok lifts the curtain on Revelation's drama in eight scenes, helping our imaginations as well as our minds grasp the key concepts of this fascinating and enigmatic New Testament book.
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Wilcock was formerly director of pastoral studies at Trinity College, Bristol. He has now also retired from many years of pastoring churches in the United Kingdom, most recently St. Nicholas' Church, Durham.
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He changed my mind on the millenium. He opened my eyes to a realistic and biblical interpretation and application of Revelation. He presents the material in a fair, warm, and readable style. Absolutely unparalleled for use in groups, by an individual, for preaching, and for teaching. This is the one book I give to students, friends, and inquirers
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Michael Wilcock writes helpful guides to understanding the bible. This book is sane and sensible. Wilcock helps us to think about how the book would have related to its original audience, and how it can be relevant to us today.
Wilcock's way of interpreting the book uses the best of the Preterist and Idealist methods.
I highly recommend his book. You will also find Steve Gregg's Revelation: Four Views: A Parallel Commentary an indispensable aid.
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Easily the best short commentary on Revelation. Good for anyone looking for an introduction to Revelation, or a minister looking for something to assist with preaching.
Wilcock takes the "recapitulation" approach--and does good work of making his case. Because the commentary is not intended to be a complete analysis of every verse, many questions go untreated. For those looking for a complete commentary, see Greg Beale's commentary on Revelation. It's the magnum opus of our generation, and it will take several more generations before it's surpassed.
Wilcock takes the "recapitulation" approach--and does good work of making his case. Because the commentary is not intended to be a complete analysis of every verse, many questions go untreated. For those looking for a complete commentary, see Greg Beale's commentary on Revelation. It's the magnum opus of our generation, and it will take several more generations before it's surpassed.
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poverty, and slanderous accusations by them (for 'Satan' means 'slander') that led to imprisonment and death. But let the Christians take heart. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
beast from the earth, beast from the sea, prayer topics, third revelation, seven lampstands, literal fulfilment, cosmic conflict, third vision, four living creatures Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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poverty, and slanderous accusations by them (for 'Satan' means 'slander') that led to imprisonment and death. But let the Christians take heart. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
beast from the earth, beast from the sea, prayer topics, third revelation, seven lampstands, literal fulfilment, cosmic conflict, third vision, four living creatures Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, New Testament, God the Almighty, Jesus Christ, Mount of Olives, John's Gospel New!
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- The Bible Speaks Today (48 Volume Set) by David Atkinson in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis on page 203, and Back Matter
- The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis on page 100, and page 108
- Parables of Jesus (2nd Edition) by Joachim Jeremias on page 118
- The Message of James by Alec MOTYER in Front Matter
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- The Quiet Time Companion: A Daily Guide Through the Bible by Ro Willoughby on 4 pages
- Four Views on the Book of Revelation by C. Marvin Pate on page 206, and Back Matter
- Ecstasy and Intimacy: When the Holy Spirit Meets the Human Spirit by Edith M. Humphrey in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Message of Ephesians (Bible Speaks Today) by John Stott in Front Matter
- The Message of Hebrews (Bible Speaks Today) by Raymond Brown in Front Matter
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