A Verse-by-Verse Commentary
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Precept upon precept, line upon line.
The Revelation was not given to hide the truth from God's people. Its very name tells us its purpose: to reveal.
This commentary approaches the Revelation with a simple conviction: Scripture must be allowed to interpret Scripture.
The Purpose of the Revelation
The Revelation was given to the servants of God. It was meant to be understood.
The first words of Revelation establish the foundation for everything that follows. This book is, first and foremost, the Revelation of Jesus Christ, and at the center of all its visions stands Christ Himself.
Its prophetic language is best understood through Scripture itself. Symbols found in Revelation are traced through the rest of the Bible; history provides context, but the Word of God remains the foundation of interpretation.
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass…” Revelation 1:1, KJV
Christ Among the Candlesticks
The Seven Churches
Volume I covers Revelation chapters 1 through 3, beginning with John’s vision of the glorified Christ among the seven golden candlesticks and continuing through His messages to the seven churches.
The seven churches are examined in their historical settings and in their prophetic significance as successive periods of the Gospel Day.
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Volume I includes additional study material designed to help the reader continue that investigation. Select any card to learn more.
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Explore the geographical setting of the seven churches, their historical locations, the island of Patmos, and the ancient routes connecting these cities of Roman Asia.
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The Prophetic Structure of Revelation
The Prophetic Structure of Revelation
Explore the seven prophetic series and their relationship to the Gospel Day, revealing how Revelation presents the history of the Church from different prophetic perspectives.
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Historical & Prophetic Companion: Thyatira
Historical & Prophetic Companion: Thyatira
Discover how the historical setting of Thyatira and the developments of the Protestant Church Age help illuminate Christ's message to the fourth church.
View Full GraphicThe Approach
We begin with the text itself, following its language, symbols, and prophetic message throughout the Word of God.
Scripture Interprets Scripture
The Bible provides its own language of prophecy, so Scripture is searched first for the meaning of Revelation’s symbols.
Verse by Verse
The commentary begins at Revelation 1:1 and follows the text carefully, each passage establishing the foundation for what follows.
History in Its Proper Place
Scripture establishes the meaning of the symbols, while history helps us recognize their fulfillment.
Christ at the Center
Every vision belongs to the Revelation of Jesus Christ: His church, His kingdom, His conflict with evil, and His ultimate victory.
About the Author
SCOTT KELLEY
Scott Kelley is the author of The Revelation of Jesus Christ: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary, a multi-volume study devoted to examining the final book of the Bible through the principle that Scripture interprets Scripture.
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