Explore the Book of Revelation
Julius M Scott
Infinity Publishing (2009)
ISBN13: 978-0-7414-5646-5
ISBN10: 0-7414-5646-X
Reviewed by Richard R Blake for Reader Views (11/09)
Julius M. Scott’s “Explore the Book of Revelation” is
a chapter-by-chapter exposition of the book of the Revelation of Jesus
Christ as revealed to John the Apostle on the Isle of Patmos.
Scott shows how the book of Revelation reveals Christ’s identity
and God’s plan for the end of the world as we know it
today. His book is an excellent resource for the exegesis of the
apostle John’s Apocalypse. It is a good introductory study
and guide for all bible scholars and researchers, a well-rounded
handbook for the study of the book of Revelation.
Scott discusses in some detail the main themes of Revelation, for
example: The message to the seven churches, God’s throne
room, the opening of the seven seals, the seven part judgment, the
temple of God and the altar, the great conflict between God and Satan,
the birth and life of Jesus, His death and resurrection, the new heaven
and the new earth, and the New Jerusalem. He talks about the
poetic approach, the symbolic language which the apostle John used, and
the imagery through which he revealed a victorious Christ, the King of
Kings and Lord of Lords.
Scotty does not attempt to fix the date for the time of the Last
Judgment and the establishment of God’s Kingdom. He does
point out many of the events that we can watch for which are revealed
through the study of the book of Revelation.
Scott’s writing will be helpful to scholars. He uses an
easy to understand layman’s language which provides a wealth of
insight and information, easily adaptable for individual or small group
Bible study, for incorporating in church Bible classes, or as
curriculum or recommended reading for Bible School and seminary study.
Because the book of Revelation is often misunderstood with conflicting
opinions ad a divergence of interpretations there will be those who
will disagree with some of Scott’s conclusions; however, all will
acknowledge that it brings “the message of infinite love, power,
and justice of the Lord Jesus Christ.” It is written to
bring encouragement, inspiration, and practical teaching on Christian
living to all who read and study its’
contents.
It is Scott’s prayer that his readers will get to know God better
and learn to trust him more completely through the reading of "Explore
the Book of Revelation."
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