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I believe a proper interpretation of the book incorporates some of all these views. In my estimation, the "preterist" view has the most merit for the following reasons: w The book was written specifically to seven churches in Asia (modern Turkey) - 1:4. w Its purpose was to uncover or reveal "things which must shortly come to pass" - 1:1, 3; 22 ...
Interpreting the Book of Revelation 7. Seek to understand the main point of an apocalyptic text. Apocalyptic tends to be impressionistic, more like an abstract painting which communicates an overall impression. If you stand too close to the painting trying to examine the detail of the artist's work, you fail to grasp what the picture is intended
This interpretation of the Book of Revelation arises from the finding that the temple and liturgical imagery is the organizing principle of the entire text: it unifies and controls all its parts. The commentary exploits this insight, and demonstrates how it enriches our understanding of the whole and all its parts. download Download free PDF.
1 Μαρ 2021 · The expression "Jesus Christ" can be interpreted in two ways: Revelation of Jesus Christ, or revelation about Jesus Christ. Grammatically either is possible. The context favors the first one, because Jesus receives the revelation and conveys it to John. God is the real author of the book (Rev. 1:1).
The Golden Rule of Interpretation When the plain sense of Scripture makes common sense, seek no other sense; therefore, take every word at its primary, ordinary, usual, literal meaning unless the facts of the immediate
interpretation. These are the following: 1) acceptance of the Scriptures as God-breathed (θεόπνευστος), 2) correct placement of the text within the framework of God’s progressive revelation, and 3) sound and consistent hermeneutic or interpretative method. The first word of the book is “revelation” (ἀποκάλυψις)–hence
In a book filled with obscure images and vague allusions, one thing comes through loud and clear: the name of the author. At the very beginning, Revelation identifies its source: “This is a revelation from Jesus Christ . . . sent to God’s servant John” (1:1 NLT). The statement asserts that Jesus Christ himself gave
