Four views, a parallel commentary by steve gregg, editor thomas nelson, 1997. It gives balanced commentary in parallel columns from four viewpoints. Also available electronically from logos bible software. Read revelation four views a parallel commentary online, read in mobile or kindle. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Though the dominate view in the protestant church for 500 years, it has not had much of a following since the late 1800s. This is a parallel commentary wherein gregg proceeds sectionbysection through revelation. Four views is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear. In writing this commentary, ive tried to explain these things in common everyday language to make it easier to understand while remaining true to the books purpose, which to inform us of things that will soon be taking place. Klatt md pdf download simple natural soapmaking full books by jan berry. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary.
Revelation 4 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an evenhanded fashion. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which revelation is understood. One modern day interpertation of the events of revelation is a. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Patrick zukeran presents a summary of four of the major approaches to interpreting the book of revelation and its meaning for the end times.
Explore the four traditional interpretations of the book of revelation in this indepth, versebyverse overview. This convenient presentation not only gives you the information you need on these key views, but also informs you about outstanding commentators on the book of revelation throughout much of church history. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Some see three of the four views, according to pate 19 in revelation 1. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. I have encountered not treatment of the dating of revelation more thorough than his dissertation on the subject. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary, with the text divided into paragraphs, and each paragraph followed by four parallel columns.
Steve gregg wrote all four commentaries and, although he has his own particular favorite viewpoint, he does admirably well at hiding his personal bias. Bock, general editor zondervan, 1999 four views on the book of revelation by c. Four views of revelation class outline ray wimsett prejudices built into it. Gregg sees these 4 categories as a helpful xaxis on eschatology. Most 4 views books on the book of revelation compare and contrast dispensational premil. Careful, unbiased summaries of the views of over fifty commentaries and commentators. More information about steves books and daily radio program may be found at. The easytouse format is especially useful for those without a background in revelations prophecies. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. No other book gives such extensive coverage of how the church has understood revelation over.
Four views is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of four of the most important interpretations of the book, allowing you to evaluate and. Four views that is sure to become a useful tool for students of prophecy. Revelation, four views, a parallel commentary steve gregg. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Three views on the millennium and beyond by darrell l. It is simple, based on these facts alone, to see the nonliteral approaches to revelation as wanting. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. Four views of revelation class outline ray wimsett interpretive approaches i. Background information, origins, sources, pros and cons are all provided in introductions and sidebyside analysis. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an. These four views are carefully and evenhandedly analyzed and then applied to each verse and passage in revelation. Historicist churchhistorical, preterist contemporaryhistorical, futurist prophetic. I believe that the understanding and unity that a work such as this could bring to the body of christ is a beautiful gift from jesus to his beloved church. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Explore the four traditional interpretations of the book of revelation in this in depth, versebyverse overview. Here is a brief summary of the four approaches gregg presents. For each, he presents the basic approach, strengths of the approach and weaknesses of the approach. Steve gregg hosts the narrow path radio talk show nationally, and is also author of all. Revelation four views a parallel commentary pdf epub download. That book allowed the proponents of each of four different views to present an overall summary of their approach to the book of revelation. God revealed the entire church age in advance through the symbolic visions of the apocalypse 1. Each view is related to the coming millennial reign of jesus christ in his earthly kingdom promised to the nation of israel. A parallel commentarythomas nelson, 1997, 20, which was the 1998 final nominee, for the gold medallion book award of the ecpa. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. This is a parallel commentary wherein gregg proceeds sectionbysection through revelation, offering.
May commence at any moment upon termination of the. Since 1997, he has hosted the daily radio talkshow, the narrow path. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Your roadmap to four welltraveled routes through the book of revelation. Marvin pate, general editor zondervan, 1998 revelation. There are four main views or ways that the book of revelation is interpreted. Three viewpoints pates book is much more affordable and it is the book that i recommended to my class, but only due to cost. Steve gregg, director of the great commission school in oregon, has produced a. It completely out classes pates book four views on the book of revelation and the broadman press book revelation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Four views is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of four of the most important interpretations of the book, allowing you to evaluate and decide for yourself which view is most convincing. Revelation, four views, by steve gregg, provides a parallel commentary on all of these four major views without any apparent bias. No other book gives such extensive coverage of how.
The is no widespread agreement as to what the symbols respresent other than the papacy being the beast and islam being the flase prophet. An evenhanded summary of the four traditional views of revelation in parallel columns. According to steve gregg in his book revelation four views. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Read revelation 4 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
Read download revelation four views a parallel commentary. Loraine boettner, the meaning of the millennium, four views, edited by. Revelation, four views, a parallel commentary steve. Also available electronically from logos bible software a handy commentary that offers a running comparison of four basic approaches to the interpreation of revelation. How can we understand the book of revelation and its many interpretations. Brother gregg has done and exceedingly good job in making a comparison of the four main views the body of christ holds. An honest evaluation of the four views of the book of the revelation leads to the conclusion that the futurist view aligns most closely with our overall understanding of scripture and events in history as we have observed them. Gregg s 4 view parallel commentary was one of them. A parallel commentary full pages by steve gregg pdf download robbins and cotran atlas of pathology, 3e robbins pathology full pages by edward c. Four views is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of four of the most important interpretations of the book, allowing you to evaluate. I find it an ironic curiosity and testament to the unfortunate but constant division alive and well in the body of christ that one written work on the book of revelation is larger than the whole bible combined.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. A handy commentary that offers a running comparison of four basic approaches to the interpreation of revelation. In this parallel commentary, youll learn about four major traditional views and discover the differences in interpretations. Gentrys arguments, modern sentiments notwithstanding, present a formidable case for the early dating of the apocalypse. Pdf revelation four views a parallel commentary download. Steve gregg, director of the great commission school in oregon, has produced a valuable and enlightening contribution to revelation studies. Here then is my commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation four views a parallel commentary also available in docx and mobi. Preterist idealist classical dispensationalist futurist progressive dispensationalist the interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented.
The easytoread layout is arranged to encourage thoughtful comparison and evaluation along with the. Revelation four views a parallel commentary pdf epub. Four views a parallel commentary, edited by steve gregg and published by thomas nelson and sons. Steve gregg compares four traditional views of the rapture using a versebyverse, parallel format in revelation. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Four parallel columns present the information you need on these key views, and inform you about outstanding commentators on the book of revelation.