The Book of the Revelation explained chapter by chapter. (Apocalypse of John the Apostle). As one might expect, Revelation has had a powerful and “varied’ effect upon the history of the world. Its contents have been used and abused throughout the centuries. Many people have taken its content and claimed fulfillment in their own lifetime and work: The Early Church saw Nero as the Antichrist (for a short time). The Early Church also saw the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the barbarians in Revelation's prophecies fulfulled. Augustine saw the year 1000 A.D (or thereabouts) as the time of Christ’s Second Coming prophesied in the book. 

What is the purpose of the Book?

• What principles MUST guide the interpretation of Revelation chapter by chapter, so as to avoid confusion?   (Revelation 1 gives us a Key to the Book.)
• Why was Apocalypse written in the first place?
• What goal is Revelation designed to achieve?  (See Revelation 1)   

Why is the Book of Revelation so difficult to understand? (See our Revelation "Library" offer now available to the publci)

• What principles MUST you know to understand Revelation, chapter by chapter?
• What “historical markers” are repeatedly provided so as to “clue in” the reader of each chapter of Revelation's commentary on history in the making?
• Does the Book announce a “solution” to the Mystery, announced elsewhere throughout the Bible?  A good commentary on Revelation MUST answer this!

What episodes in history may illustrate the impact of this Book upon man and society?   (See also Revelation "Library" now made available to the public!)

• How did the Early Church use the Apocalypse?       
• According to Revelation 1, is the Book foretelling a Comprehensive History or a narrow slice of time?  (This issue is settled in this commentary on Revelation 1)
• How has this Book been misused, shaping historical events and societies?  2000 years of history has already provided a commentary on Revelation!
• Where are we in Revelation TODAY? Which chapters of Revelation do we consult?

It is known that Islam’s early leadership (Abu Bekr for certain and possibly Mohammed) cited the book as referencing their movement. Joan of Arc and her French supporters alleged authority in Revelation. William of Orange (III), king of England, asked his counselors (1692) about his arch-enemy, France. He was shown in Revelation (Which Revelation chapter ? Do you know it?) that France would face cataclysm 100 years later (1792-3). What happened and was it a proper interpretative rendering of Revelation?    (See Revelation commentary - "Revelation explained".)

Luther saw the Papacy of Rome as the Babylon and harlot of Revelation.	Romans battling Barbarians 2nd Century Roman Depiction	Crusader castle in Syria today. The infamous Crusades were launched on a misuse of Revelation

Even Attila the Hun delighted in his nickname “The Scourge of God”, a name associated with his alleged “presence” in Revelation. Numerous generations have claimed the book’s prophesies as a basis for believing Christ’s SOON Second Return.  See our "Library" on Revelation" - You won't believe it!

Our "Library on Revelation" is a series of over 20 commentaries - a  Revelation.commentary.  Each revelation commentary is loaded with historical fulfillment.