Studies in Revelation
Overview
If you think the book of Revelation can’t be explained in a sharply-edged, comprehensible way, maybe it’s because you haven’t read De Haan’s articulate exploration. When De Haan devoted thirty-five radio sermons on the subject, the listener response was extraordinary. Those sermons—recorded over thirty years ago—make up this illuminating book.
Top Highlights
“We must distinguish between the professing church and the true church. The professing Church is the organization; the true Church is the organism among the organization.” (Page 38)
“The very title of the book gives the lie to the statement that Revelation is a dark book and impossible of understanding. The name is ‘revelation,’ the translation of the Greek word apocalypses, meaning ‘unveiling.’” (Pages 10–11)
“Church in the book of Acts and is often referred to as the ‘Apostolic Church.’ The name ‘Ephesus’ means the ‘desirable one.’” (Pages 21–22)
“Constantine the Great, the emperor of Rome, was carrying on his conquests of the world. He was suffering serious reverses, and then one day he announced that he had seen in the sky a giant cross, and over it were these words: ‘In this sign thou shalt conquer.’ The pagan king took this to mean that if he would embrace the Cross he would be victorious, and so in what probably was an act of desperation he professed to become a Christian and decreed that the religion of the Roman Empire must henceforth be Christianity. After his victory he made the religion of Christianity the state religion, compelled all his armies to be baptized, and began that era of Church history which by many historians is hailed as a great blessing, but which in reality became a curse.” (Page 25)
“Church and state became one. The Church was supported by the state and the wealth of the empire was placed at the disposal of the Church officials. Soon the emperor also became the head of the Church and so the union of Church and state was complete.” (Page 25)
Product Details
- Title: Studies in Revelation
- Author: M. R. De Haan
- Publisher: Discovery House
- Publication Date: 1998
- Pages: 310
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Reviews
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David Anfinrud
6/25/2020
PIcked this book up when 50% off. It was worth the money. I find it to be a simple but readable study on Revelations. The Author in his 35 chapters emphasized over and over again Repent and turn to God. Lots of repeating but it looks more like a Bible study or Sermon Series on the Book of Revelations. Lots of good points. This is one I would recommend to any one who wants to study Revelations. Sound solid coverage and his feelings anyone can understand Revelation if they just read it literally. His coverage of the Seventh Church was by far the best one I had Ever read. Emphasized that the Seventh Church had removed Jesus from the Church and that Jesus was Knocking at the door of the Church to allow Him back in.
