Revelation 12–22

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The Book of Revelation is the last book in the canon of the New Testament, and its only apocalyptic document, though there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles. This second of two volumes on Revelation offers a systematic and thorough interpretation of the latter chapters of the book. Revelation brings together the worlds of heaven, earth and hell in a final confrontation between the forces of good and evil. Its characters and images are both real and symbolic, spiritual and material, and it is frequently difficult to know the difference between them, Revelation’s cryptic nature has ensure that it would always be a source of controversy. This commentary focuses on the theological content, gleaning the best from both the classical and modern commentary traditions and showing the doctrinal development of Scriptural truths. Scholarship on the book of Revelation has nonetheless not only endured, but even captured the imagination of generations of Bible students, both professionals and laypeople alike. Through its focus on the message of the book through scholarly analysis, this ITC reconnects to the ecclesial tradition of biblical commentary as an effort in ressourcement, though not slavish repetition. Cover Series Title Copyright Contents General Editors’ Preface Acknowledgments and Dedication Permissions 1 IV.4. In Spirit in Heaven: Dragon, Beasts, Saints—Rev. 12:1–15:4 Ark in heaven Signs in the sky-heaven Woman and dragon The child War in heaven Terrestrial dragon Beast from the sea Beast from the land Mark of the beast Harvest of martyrs The Lamb and the 144,000 Angels in midheaven Grain and grapes In the heavenly choir Great and marvelous sign Martyr song 2 IV.5. In Spirit in Heaven: Seven Bowls—Rev. 15:5–16:21 Angels of the bowls Bowls from heaven Judgment on land and sun Darkness visible Battle of Har-Magedon Babylon’s fall 3 V.1. In Spirit in the Wilderness: Harlot and Beast—Rev. 17:1–18: The harlot The beast Beasts, horns, kings Ten horns 4 V.2. In Spirit in the Wilderness: Fallen Is Babylon—Rev. 18:1–19:10 Fallen is Babylon Lament for Babylon Lamentations and woes Like a millstone Rev. 19:1-10 within the third vision Joy in heaven 5 V.3. In Spirit in the Wilderness: Triumph, Millennium, New Creation—Rev. 19:11–21:8 Triumph of Jesus Scavenger feast The triumph of Jesus The millennium Reign of the martyrs Satan’s last act Judgment at the throne Heavenly city New heavens and new earth 6 VI. In Spirit on the Mountain—Rev. 21:9–22:5 From the mountain City of light God’s city among the nations Garden city Too glad to be true? 7 VII. The End of the End: Come, Lord Jesus—Rev. 22:6–20 Come, Lord Jesus Summing Up Theological observations Theological method The Spirit and the written word Trinity and time Predestination Atonement Political-nuptial ecclesiology Political worship Eschatology Bibliography Author Index Biblical Index Subject Index