The Book of Revelation Made Easy: You Can Understand Bible Prophecy

by Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.

Publisher:

American Vision

, 2010

Overview

With 22 chapters of symbolism, mysterious characters, and apocalyptic drama—all told in “picture language” unmatched in the rest of Scripture—the book of Revelation is difficult enough on its own. But in ignoring the Apostle John’s clear directives for interpreting his prophecies, contemporary theologians have wrested Revelation away from its first-century context and perverted its significance for the church—then and now—often turning the book into a stumbling block.

Kenneth Gentry’s The Book of Revelation Made Easy seeks to pry John’s narrative of the victory of Christ’s bride out of the grip of speculative futurists, and put it back in the hands of everyday Christians. Revelation is the most Hebraic of all the New Testament books, and no student of the Word can afford to miss its clear connections with the figures, language, and imagery of Old Testament literature in bringing the story of God’s covenant to a close. Relying heavily on Old Testament prophecy and first-century history, Gentry provides his reader with the essential keys for unlocking the text—the guideposts necessary for following its winding paths and discerning its key figures and their roles—and without indulging in tedious detail.

The Book of Revelation Made Easy is a short, lively, and topical study that will help you understand Bible prophecy better.

Key Features

• Preface by the author
• Essential keys for unlocking the text of Revelation
• Bibliographical references and indexes

Contents

Top Highlights

“The two issues so crucial to grasping John’s meaning are: (1) his stated expectation regarding when his prophecies will transpire, and (2) his declared method regarding how his prophecies should be interpreted.” (Page 15)

“Basically, this image speaks of Christ’s first century curtailment of Satan’s power so that the gospel can progress into all the world.” (Page 105)

“I highly recommend reading the Book of Revelation, Chapters 6 through 19, then reading Josephus, War, books 4–7.^{6” (Page 31)}

“Revelation, like most of the New Testament epistles, is ‘occasional.’ An occasional writing deals directly with the historical occasion and circumstances of the original audience.” (Page 16)

“All agree that John wrote Revelation some time during the first century. This locks in the Beast’s geographical identity as the famed ‘city on seven hills,’ Rome.” (Page 59)

Product Details

• Title: The Book of Revelation Made Easy: You Can Understand Bible Prophecy
• Author: Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.
• Edition: Second Edition
• Publisher: American Vision
• Print Publication Date: 2010
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Pages: 157
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Revelation › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780982610596, 0982610599
• Resource ID: LLS:BKREVMADEEASY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:15:15Z

About Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.

Kenneth L. Gentry received an MDiv from Reformed Theological Seminary and a ThD from Whitfield Theological Seminary, and has authored several books on prophecy including Before Jerusalem Fell: Dating the Book of Revelation and The Beast of Revelation. Ken is a widely respected lecturer, author, and scholar. He is married, has three children and two grandchildren.