Four vews is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of four of the most important interpretations of the book, allowing you to evaluate and decide for yourself which view is most convincing. Four parallel columns present the information you need on these key views, and inform you about outstanding commentators on the book of revelation. Feb 25, 2015 perhaps no book of the bible has generated more controversy than revelation. In this lecture, bibleteacher steve gregg concludes his discussion of. Four views on the book of revelation my give on things. Great introduction to the four major views of the book of revelation i highly recommend this read for every christian seeking understanding of the different theological views of the end times. Or is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century. It is designed to help bridge the gap between those who are merely enamored by revelation, to engaging it through personal. Here is a brief summary of the four approaches gregg presents. This is a paper written for my seminary class be107 hebrews revelation. Article from the historicist view sees revelation as a record of the course of history from the. Each of the four views takes various positions within each of these millennia views. It shows how the various views interpret revelation as well as why.
In this parallel commentary, youll learn about four major traditional views and discover the differences in interpretations. Four views on the book of revelation zondervan academic. How one sees the opening phrases like these things, will soon take place and immediately will govern ones subsequent approach. The idealist view teaches that revelation describes in symbolic language the battle throughout the ages between god and satan and good against evil. Read four views on the book of revelation by zondervan for free with a 30 day free trial. However, much debate surrounds the proper interpretation of this apocalyptic work. Revelation, four views, by steve gregg, provides a parallel commentary on all of these four major views without any apparent bias. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and.
Four views of revelation the preterist archive of realized. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. Read four views on the book of revelation online by zondervan. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. The three prevailing millennium views in revelation. The four main views of revelation church leadership.
Background information, origins, sources, pros and cons are all provided in introductions and sidebyside analysis. Four views on the book of revelation ebook by stanley n. Considering modern responses to it, on the one hand revelation. Preterist idealist classical dispensationalist futurist. No other book gives such extensive coverage of how the church has understood revelation over. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints logos bible. Preterist idealist classical dispensationalist futurist progressive dispensationalist the interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented.
One of the more eerie parts of the book of revelation includes four figures riding horses. Most theologians in church history from the early church fathers such as augustine, and including the reformers calvin and luther, saw this passage as metaphoric. The four views discussed are the preterist, idealist, classical dispensationalist futurist, and progressive dispensationalist views. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Revelation, four views, a parallel commentary steve. In this lecture, bibleteacher steve gregg concludes his discussion of the four views of revelation. May 21, 2019 one of the more eerie parts of the book of revelation includes four figures riding horses. Four very different approaches to the book of revelation. Four views on the book of revelation christian research. That book allowed the proponents of each of four different views to present an overall summary of their approach to the book of revelation. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary, with the text divided into paragraphs, and each paragraph followed by four parallel columns. This is a very easy way to learn from the different interpretations of the book of revelation. As i read the four views, the preterist view fascinated me.
Intro throughout church history, there have been four different views regarding the book of revelation. It looks at four interpretations of revelation, and why those particular interpretations are held. Apr 01, 1998 great introduction to the four major views of the book of revelation i highly recommend this read for every christian seeking understanding of the different theological views of the end times. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main.
The book of revelation page 3 of 4 preterist idealist classical dispensationalist progressive dispensationalist four views on the book of revelation adapted from. Toward the end of the millennium, the devil will be released and lead a brief rebellion. The idealist view teaches that revelation describes. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which revelation is understood. This book allows proponents of each of the four major interpretive views on revelation to present an overview from their perspective. How one sees the opening phrases like these things, will soon take place. Four views on the book of revelation are presented, critiqued, and defended.
The four views and their proponents are 1 the preterist view, by kenneth l. Introduction there have been many views on the apocalypse of john throughout church history. Four views on the book of revelation institute for. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an evenhanded fashion. Explore the four traditional interpretations of the book of revelation in this indepth, versebyverse overview. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. How can we understand the book of revelation and its many interpretations. The assignment was to write a paper that explains the four major interpretive views of the book of revelation and explains their strengths and weaknesses. This 250 page softbound book focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. This view is practical and views revelation as mainly principles. Much intrigue has built around these four characters featured in revelation 6 that iconic art, books, and even movies such as xmen apocalypse have capitalized on these four horsemen of the apocalypse. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints logos.
Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints. The problem with this is that the book of revelation probably was not written until after the. Perhaps no book of the bible has generated more controversy than revelation. Marvin pate, in his four views on the book of revelation 231 correctly states, i believe, that how one approaches revelation 1. Four views on the book of revelation accordance bible software. Of all the books of the bible, few are as fascinating or as bewildering as revelation. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. The key to postmillennialism is that jesus returns after the millennium. It was only supposed to be 10 pages, and when i finished the first view, i was 6 pages in, so i cut it back a little bit and seriously scaled down the remaining three. The interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented. Four views on the book of revelation focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. The imagery of the cosmic battle in heaven and on earth makes it a fascinating book to study.
Buy a cheap copy of four views on the book of revelation by anonymous. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a commentary on the revelation of john by george. Most prophecies in the book of revelation were fulfilled during the. For an extended defense and dialogue among the major views, see robert g. Much intrigue has built around these four characters featured in revelation 6 that iconic art, books, and even movies such as xmen apocalypse have capitalized on these four horsemen of the apocalypse these four horsemen appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place.
It was refreshing to read a book about how to approach revelation in its entirety. Mar 05, 2018 there are four major views of revelation. Four views of revelation by patrick zukeran the debate one of the most intriguing books of the bible is the book of revelation. Throughout church history, there have been four different views regarding the book of revelation. Jesus will return to the earth to defeat his enemies, raise the dead to face the final judgment, and then bring about the new heavens and the new earth. Heretofore, my discussions on the book of revelation have centered around the rapture if and when it will happen, the millennium, and who the antichrist is.