Revelation Revealed
Overview
C. H. Spurgeon once professed profound ignorance of the meaning of Revelation and said “Only fools and madmen are positive in their interpretations.” Yet Gary Benfold argues that Revelation is one of the easiest books in the New Testament to understand—if we will simply step back and look for the main message! Here he helps us to do just this in this thrilling and fast-moving look at the most famous visions ever recorded.
Top Highlights
“The whole universe is explained in this: we are here to do God’s will. We are here to bring God praise and glory, for he is worthy of praise. Creation was brought into being in order that he might receive the praise that is his due.” (Page 46)
“how our Lord Jesus Christ triumphed. He triumphed by dying and now he is in the centre of the throne.” (Page 48)
“We do know what these creatures are because the prophet Ezekiel tells us” (Page 46)
“Why is that? Because the redeemed people of God are exalted to a position higher than that of even the highest angels. ‘Do you not know,’ says Paul writing to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 6:3), ‘that we will judge angels?’ We, as redeemed people, are over the angels; they are ministering spirits, sent to those who are the heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14). These strange but glorious beings then are around the throne of God, but not as close to it (or to him!) as redeemed humanity is.” (Page 46)
“God’s plan, God’s purpose. It is written down because God knows what is going to happen; more than that, God has planned the future.” (Page 47)
- Title: Revelation Revealed
- Author: Gary Benfold
- Series: Exploring the Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Day One
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Revelation › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:EXPLBBL87REV
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-06-12T22:24:39Z