The Spiritual Kingdom: An Exposition of the First Eleven Chapters of the Book of Revelation

by James B. Ramsey

Publisher:

Presbyterian Committee of Publication

, 1873

Overview

Presented first as a series of 28 lectures, this work contains a scholarly commentary on the book of Revelation. Ramsey divides his lectures into five sections on the new kingdom of Christ:

• Introductory
• The Visible Representation of the Kingdom
• The True Conception of the Visible Kingdom
• Its Mediator King, and His Reign
• Its Conflicts and Triumph

This serious work will help modern readers to understand the scope and application of Revelation.

The Spiritual Kingdom: An Exposition of the First Eleven Chapters of the Book of Revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the Bible. With the Logos edition, all Scriptures are linked to the Bibles in your library, making study fast and easy.

Key Features

• Provides a scholarly commentary on the book of Revelation
• Seeks to help readers understand the scope and application of Revelation
• Contains 28 lectures

Contents

• Introductory
  • The Promised Blessing
  • The Gospel of the Kingdom
  • The Consolations of the Kingdom
• The Manifestation of the Kingdom
  • The Visible Church—Its Mission
  • The Visible Church; Its Authority
  • Varieties and Imperfections of the Visible Kingdom. The Seven Churches. Ephesus and Smyrna
  • The Same Subject Continued: Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea
  • The Individual Conflict and Victory, Which Is the End of the Visible, and the Necessary Means of Attaining the Glory of the Invisible, Kingdom
  • The Promises “To Him that Overcometh”
• The True Conception of the Spiritual Kingdom
  • The Divine Nature and Spiritual Privileges of the Kingdom
  • Its Spiritual Life
  • The Spiritual Life: Its Glory, Claims, and Privileges
  • The Worship of the Kingdom
• Its Mediator King, and His Reign
  • The Administration of the Kingdom
  • The Investiture and Praises of the Slain Lamb
  • The Reign of the Lamb: Its Agencies and Results
  • The Great Revolution
• Its Conflicts and Triumph
  • The Prayers of the Saints
  • The First Four Trumpets. The Earthly Good Smitten
  • The Fifth Trumpet. The Soul Itself Smitten
  • The Reaction of the World’s Power and Wisdom
  • The Divine and Gracious Agency, and the Human Instrumentality It Provides
  • The True Church, and the Subjects of Her Testimony Defined
  • The Power of the World in the Visible Church
  • The Power of a Witnessing Church during These Abounding Corruptions, in Her Worship and Government
  • The Vitality of God’s Witnesses, and the Triumph of a Purely Spiritual Testimony
  • The Triumph

Top Highlights

“ depths of Satanic deception, cunning bribes to the proud and blind intellect” (Page 156)

“more rational and in harmony with nature, of certain profundities of reason,” (Page 156)

“has corrupted her so far that her testimony does not seriously interfere” (Page 138)

“ in teaching in Christ’s name what He has not taught” (Page 155)

“God Himself must be our teacher; first, in His inspired word showing us what is truth, and then by the enlightening Spirit renewing the heart and purifying the spiritual vision.” (Page 161)

Product Details

• Title: The Spiritual Kingdom: An Exposition of the First Eleven Chapters of the Book of Revelation
• Author: James B. Ramsey
• Publisher: Presbyterian Committee of Publication
• Publication Date: 1873
• Pages: 569

About James B. Ramsey

James B. Ramsey (1814–1871) was a biblical scholar, missionary, and pastor. This was the only book he ever published and considered to be one of the finest commentaries on Revelation.