This article is an account of the political thought of the book of Revelation. It reflects on how the goodness of creation is questioned by the apparent meaninglessness of the historical events. Only if history can be shown to have a purpose can the praise of creation resume. The sacrificial death of the Messiah of God is the event that interprets all other events.

How should we interpret the book of Revelation? This article evaluates five approaches to interpreting this book.

This article offers an exposition of the benediction in Revelation 1:4-5.

Jesus is referred to as firstborn of the dead in Revelation 1:4-5. This article explains what this means.

The book of Revelation applied the title "Lamb" twenty-eight times to the Lord Jesus Christ. John consistently uses the Greek word "arnion" for "Lamb" in the book. The article discusses the suitability of this.

This article shows that the book of Revelation is not just about the future, but also about the past and the present.

This article considers the function of Revelation 5 and the Lamb of God in that chapter.

What is the function of Revelation 1:19 within the book? The author argues that the purpose of this verse is to assert the divine origin of the message of the apostle John in Revelation. This verse together with others actually echoes the language and themes of Daniel 2.

Why does God communicate through symbolism in the book of Revelation? Is Revelation to be understood primarily as literal or symbolic? Beale argues that the popular approach to Revelation—interpret literally unless you are forced to interpret symbolically—should be overturned.

Can we say that the book of Daniel is the essential key to understanding the book of Revelation? This article argues that it is basically correct to assume it. Common themes between Daniel and Revelation are explored.

This lecture reflects on hermeneutical issues related to the New Testament's use of the Old. Beale uses Revelation 21:1-Revelation 22:5 as a case study, where passages like Ezekiel 37:27, Ezekiel 40-Ezekiel 50, and Isaiah 54:11-12 are used.

This article is about Revelation 1:9-20.

This article offers an explanation of the meaning of the "white stone" in Revelation 2:17.

This article considers the identity of the Nicolaitans in Revelation 2 in the light of the Old Testament.

This article considers the letter to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:10).

Can the book of Revelation's picture of spiritual warfare help the church today with critical engagement with contemporary culture? Poythress answers this positively. He first notes the important features of spiritual war in Revelation. The battle against counterfeiting and deceit is duly noted.

This essay is a study of the significance and function of "Har Magedon" in Revelation 16:16. Kline wants to show how his interpretation leads to the recognition that "Har Magedon" is Mount Zaphon and that the Har Magedon battle is the Gog-Magog crisis of Ezekiel 38 and Ezekiel 39.

This article offers a critique of an essay Harold Hoehner wrote on Revelation 20:1-10. White argued that the text records a recapitulatory sequence of visions whose contents are related to the return of Christ in 20:7-10.

Beale reads Revelation 6:1-8 as an answer to the question whether suffering is merely part of a chaotic world. How can severe calamity exist in a world governed by a good God?

Beale investigates the background of the beast of Revelation 13:18 and Revelation 17:9 in the book of Daniel, particularly Daniel 12.

This article is about the antithesis of church and world. Revelatin 2:12-17 is also discussed.

This article on Revelation 2:18-29 is about the letter to Thyatira.

This article is about Revelation 2 and Revelation 3: the seven letters to the seven churches.

What type of literature is Revelation 20:1-6? The decision about the literary genre of this chapter is one of the most crucial factors in its exegesis and interpretation. Is this chapter a simple report concerning the future, apocalyptic vision, prophetic prediction, or something totally different?

The structure of the book of Revelation has an important influence on its interpretation. This article argues that the three scenes of Revelation 6:12-Revelation 7:7, Revelation 9:13-Revelation 11:14, and Revelation 16:12-16 should be viewed as a tripartite unity.

What is entailed in the New Testament gift of prophecy? This essay identifies typical characteristics of New Testament prophecy, and takes a look at the book of Revelation as a prophetic book. The author sees a specific relationship between the end of prophecy and Revelation 22:18.

How should we understand the millennium in the book of Revelation? Beale reviews Mealy's book on resurrection and judgment in Revelation 20. He deals with premillennialism and amillennialism. Beale raises a number of questions about the viability of the main argument of the book.

This article reflects on the hermeneutical issues involved in the use of the Old Testament in the book of Revelation.

This article on Revelation 3:14-22 is about a church losing its antithesis with the world, and becoming like the world.

This is a short introduction to the book of Revelation.

This article is on Revelation 3:1-6 and complacency in the church is also discussed.

In this article on Revelation 3:7-13, the author discusses the church in tribulation (persecution of the church)

What is the possible origin of the praise sections in the book of Revelation? Seal argues that John shaped his praise utterances according to the form of acclamations shouted to dignitaries of his time. The article first defines acclamations before discussing their form and function in John's Roman world.

It is a striking characteristic of the book of Revelation that it makes use of Old Testament imagery in its proclamation of Jesus Christ. This article explores how these Old Testament images are altered in Revelation.

Is it possible for a true believer to lose his salvation? How should we read and understand the promise of Revelation 3:5? Should this text be read as a support for the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? The author wants to demonstrate that a good reading of this passage does not include the possibility of the loss of salvation.

This article refers to apocalyptic speculation in the present context of a generation of prophets, whether religious or secular, who are annoucning the coming of the end of the world. This article is directed against current misdirected apocalyptic speculation in the light of a similar development during the time of the French Revolution in the 18th century.

In Dispensationalist theology it is traditionally argued that “Babylon” in Revelation 14, Revelation 17, and Revelation 18 is a symbol indicating some form of a re-established Rome. This view is built on a reading of the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah in such a way that the rebuilding of the city and empire of Babylonia should be expected in the eschaton.

What should be imagined is new about the new heaven and the new earth, proclaimed in Revelation 21:1-8 and 2 Peter 3:10-13? Does Revelation portray God as creating a new heaven and earth ex nihilo? Will the new earth be a reproduction of the pre-fall original creation, or will it somehow be a renewal of this present creation after the fall?

Smith interacts with some earlier criticisms of Richard Bauckham on the exegesis offered by Smith on the tribes of Revelation 7. For Smith, what is at stake in their discussion is whether the apostle John demonstrated literary competence, making purposeful creative use of traditional imagery and expectations to communicate a clear message.

The book of Revelation is not only a portrait of the Lamb’s triumph; it is also a prophetic exhortation for his followers to triumph in him. It is “he who overcomes” that will inherit the blessings of the Lamb’s victory (Revelation 21:7). What does it mean to “overcome”? What kind of victory does the book of Revelation have in mind for believers? Read the article for the answers.

What is the identity of the beast or anti-Christ of Revelation 13 and the way it influences our understanding of eschatology? Patterson provides an overview of theories formulated in American church history.

What is the function of Revelation 2 and Revelation 3 in the overall structure of the book of Revelation? The article explores the basic structure, function, and message of Revelation 2-3 in the whole of the book.

In Revelation 5:1-7, Jesus is portrayed as a Lion and a Lamb. These titles refer to two events: Christ's first coming, and His second coming.

This article on Revelation 5:1-7 is about Jesus Christ as the Lion and Lamb.

The way commentators interpret Revelation 13:18 often reveals their exegetical approach to the whole of the book of Revelation. This article is a brief survey of the interpretation of that chapter in the seventeenth and eighteenth century in England]. Interpretations are often a reflection of the times; the mainstream of Protestant interpreters saw in the [[Beast a picture of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church.

There are many conflicting interpretations of Revelation 20. This study wants to examine this passage in the light of the eschatology of Paul.

What is the relationship between the bowls, seals, and trumpets in the book of Revelation? This paper argues that each series of judgments is primarily sequential to the previous series, but that the end of each series is parallel to the end of the other series.

This article is an explanation of Revelation 9:1-12.

A proof-text used for the doctrine of eternal torment in hell is Revelation 14:11. Bowles examines this text and argues for a new interpretation, suggesting that the traditional reading of this verse misses much. Thus, in contrast to the traditionally accepted viewpoint on this text, the author argues that God will bring his enemies to judgment, with absolute destruction and extinction as the result.

The allusions to the Old Testament in the book of Revelation form a key to its interpretation. This article is a survey and evaluation of recent studies on the role of the allusions in how Revelation is to be interpreted.

From Revelation 13, this article shows that the antichrist will be characterized by a desire for universal power and attempts for world-dominion.

Revelation 13:16 refers to the mark of the beast on the right hand or the forehead, which gives one admission to the market. This article considers whether this is an imaginary symbol of something else, or whether one can envisage an actual practice of market control based on marks.

This article shows how the atonement text in Revelation 16 is an inverted atonement text.

This article considers the meaning and significance of Revelation 19:11-Revelation 20:10. It argues that the vision therein depicts the victory of Christ over Babylon. It is seen as the climax of the preceding vision, and should not be read as the start of a new section.

Looking at Revelation 19:14-16, this article shows that the "armies of heaven" represents Christ's faithful saints, and that Christ identifies Himself with them. The author shows how Christ will conquer the wicked through the word, since Christ's word brings His wrath. This is put in the context of all of Revelation and the way it should be read.

How should the millennium (thousand years) in Revelation 20 be interpreted? In this article Beale reviews J. W. Mealy's After the Thousand Years, and engages critically with his interpretation and methodology.

This is a continuation of the role of Revelation 20:4-6 in the debate on amillennialism, or other theologies such as premillennialism and postmillennialism. The author focuses on the believer's reign with Christ, explaining the identity of the saints, the nature of the first resurrection, and the role of the "rest of the dead."

The author continues to deal with Revelation 20 as a Scripture text supporting amillennialism rather than premillennialism. Specifically, the issue of the binding of Satan for a thousand years is dealt with. The issue of the literal or figurative interpretation of the thousand years is also discussed.

The author seeks to prove that the millennium spoken of in Revelation 20 is parallel to the events in Revelation 19. Thus, the author points to the repetitive nature of the book of Revelation, arguing for Amillennialism as scriptural.

This article presents a critique of premillennialism, by way of the study of Scripture passages that appear to support it. The main arguments upon which the premillennialists base their arguments are noted, mainly from Revelation 20.

In these four articles the author discusses the Millennium from the viewpoint of Revelation 20:1-6. The first article is about the premillennialists' reading of Revelation 20. The author then continues to look at the structure of the book of Revelation and what this means for the understanding of Revelation 20:1-6. After this he expounds Revelation 20:1-6 (third and fourth article).

This article reflects on Christ's letter to the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2.

The book of Revelation was written to display the triumphant Christ as a way of comforting the church in the face of persecution.

Why did God give us the book of Revelation? God gave the book of Revelation so that Christians would see their situation in its true perspective, know the enemy, see Christ in His triumph, display the beauty of the church, and receive encouragement to endure, remain pure, and witness.

They key to understanding the book of Revelation is in understanding its use of paradox and recapitulation. The author demonstrates this by looking at the meaning of the millennium and Armageddon.

Though there are many different interpretations of the book of Revelation, three things are clear: the book of Revelation inspires adoration for Jesus Christ, promotes awe and wonder, and gives hope for the believer.