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

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.