Conquest & Glory (eBook)

Volume OnePreface 9Soliloquy: “From the Cave of the Apocalypse” 11Section 1:An Introduction to the Book of Revelation

Author and Authenticity 17
Place, Date, and Occasion of Writing 25
Purpose, Theme, and Recipients 27
Theological Considerations in Interpreting the Book of Revelation 28

The Inspiration of the Book of Revelation 28
Revelation as Apocalyptic Literature 29
Approaching Revelation Hermeneutically and Exegetically 30
Four Primary Views to Understanding the Meaning of Revelation 31
Unique Characteristics Witnessing to the Inherent Importance of the Revelation 34




Section 2:
Biblical Insights and Life Application from Chapters 1-7
Chapter 1A: Revelation 1:1-8 43


The Revelation Sent from the Throne of God


Chapter 1B: Revelation 1:9-20 57


John’s Vision of the Voice


Chapter 2: Revelation 2:1-29 77


Words from the One Who Knows Us Best—Part 1


Chapter 3: Revelation 3:1-22 121


Words from the One Who Knows Us Best—Part 2


Chapter 4: Revelation 4:1-11 141


The Sights and Sounds of Heaven


Chapter 5: Revelation 5:1-14 153


The Lamb and the Scroll of Redemption


Chapter 6: Revelation 6:1-17 179


The Opening of Six of the Seven Seals


Chapter 7: Revelation 7:1-17 199


The Two Great Multitudes


                        Section 3:
A Theological Overview of the Book of Revelation with Textual Concordance and Summary Statements
Theology Proper—The Study of God 219
Bibliology—The Study of the Bible 227
Christology—The Study of Jesus Christ, the Son of God 229
Pneumatology—The Study of the Spirit of God 240
Angelology—The Study of Angels (Holy and Fallen) 242
Anthropology—The Study of Humanity 250
Hamartiology—The Study of Sin 262
Soteriology–The Study of Salvation 267
Israelology—The Study of Israel 271
Ecclesiology—The Study of the Church 274
Eschatology—The Study of the Last Days 284
Selected Bibliography 313