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See moreThe Revelation Bible Study in the NIV Application Commentary Resources series will reveal what the writer's original intent was in writing his letter and prophecy to the seven churches in Asia Minor, what his message meant to those early followers of Jesus, and what application it has for our lives today.
No book in the Bible has been interpreted as widely as Revelation. Many have found the visions that John depicts to be especially fertile ground for speculation and spiritualisation. However, if we want to truly understand this fascinating book, we have to focus on what it meant to its original readers. In doing this, we do not deny its genre (apocalyptic), its purpose (prophecy), its methods (use of symbols), or its message for readers today. Rather, we seek the timeless truths the book relates to believers in Christ both past and present.
Although many details in Revelation are debatable, the basic thrust is not. God summons us from our preoccupation with the world to recognise, in light of his ultimate plan for history, what really matters and what really does not. God first gave Revelation to a culture where people would hear the words of the book and imagine the stark and terrifying images; to be struck by the full force of the book, we must likewise use our imaginations to grasp the images of terror. Revelation is not meant for casual or "lite" reading; to genuinely hear it summons us to grapple with God's judgment on a world in rebellion against him.
Each study in the NIV Application Commentary Resources series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you specifically apply the author's words and teachings and find meaning in them for what you are facing in your life.
Lessons:
- From God with Love (Revelation 1:1–20)
- Whoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear (Revelation 2:1–3:22)
- Catching the Vision (Revelation 4:1–5:14)
- Who Can Stand (Revelation 6:1–17)
- Saints on Earth and in Heaven (Revelation 7:1–1:17)
- Last Call—Repent! (Revelation 8:2–11:19)
- A Battle for Souls (Revelation 12:1–14:20)
- Come Down, Angels (Revelation 15:1–16:21)
- A Need for Wisdom (Revelation 17:1–18:20)
- The Last Battle (Revelation 19:1–20:15)
- The Hope of the Saints (Revelation 21:1–27)
- God with Us (Revelation 22:1–21)
Series: NIV Application Commentary Resources
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780310179320
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 November 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperChristian Resources
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Kevin G. Harney is lead pastor of Shoreline Church in Monterey, California. He is the author of many books, including No Is a Beautiful Word, Seismic Shifts, and the Organic Outreach Trilogy, as well as more than a hundred small group guides, curriculum, and numerous articles written in partnership with Sherry. Kevin and his wife Sherry are co-founders of Organic Outreach International, a ministry that trains and resources global leaders to do evangelism in natural and effective ways. He also does extensive teaching and speaking both nationally and internationally. Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author of more than twenty-five books, including Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, The Historical Jesus of the Gospels, and commentaries on Matthew, John, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Revelation. Especially known for his work on the New Testament in its early Jewish and Greco-Roman settings, Craig is the author of award-winning IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament and the New Testament editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible.
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