Revelation: A Commentary for Bible Study and Sermon Preparation Paperback – October 12, 2025

This commentary is well researched and covers Revelation from beginning to end verse by verse. The exposition discusses Revelation's theological message, literary analysis, and how first century Christians would have understood the passage. Apocalyptic images become clear when the reader knows that John quotes/references the Old Testament. Sometimes Greek grammar and word studies are discussed but do not require the reader to know Greek to understand the exposition. The commentary provides an exposition that allows the text to speak on its own terms and give the reader a well-informed understanding of Revelation. The reader will understand the verse(s) in context.Four different views of interpretation follow the exposition where applicable (preterist, historicist, futurist, idealist). The preterist seeks events in the first century that apply to Revelation's message. The historicist views part of Revelation as an outline of church history, later chapters concern future events. Futurist interpretations from well-known authors are provided. The idealist observes eternal truths (cycles/patterns) in Revelation repeated through the centuries, ultimately fulfilled at history's conclusion. The reader can compare the exposition's meaning with the four interpretations, decide which is best, and know the meaning of the text. The author also published "A Shorter Commentary on Revelation - For Bible Study and Sermon Preparation" that does not include Greek grammar explanations or the historicist and idealist interpretations.This commentary is the result of a weekly Bible study taught by the author at his church. Church members wanted to study Revelation verse by verse. Sometimes it was a challenge to find resources that adequately explained every verse, so he searched for more. This led him to write the kind of commentary that would have been helpful to him when leading the Bible study. Today this is the only commentary the author uses when asked to teach or preach from Revelation. It is an ideal companion for personal study and as a resource for teaching Bible study and sermon preparation. Read more