The Revelation of Jesus Christ: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary

Study Resources

Revelation contains a vast prophetic vocabulary. Understanding one symbol often requires tracing that symbol across many passages of Scripture. Volume I therefore includes additional study material designed to help the reader continue that investigation.

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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

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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Thyatira Historical Overview

Discover how the historical setting of Thyatira and the developments of the Protestant Church Age help illuminate Christ’s message to the fourth church.

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Appendix A

Revelation Study Companion

The Symbol Index and Study Companion is part of the book. It is not reproduced in full on this website.

Appendix A, the Symbol Index and Study Companion, is a reference guide to important symbols appearing throughout the Revelation. It helps readers revisit prophetic symbols, their biblical meanings, related Scriptures, and their significance in Revelation.

Each entry includes

  • Definitions
  • Key Scriptures
  • Meaning within Revelation
  • Related symbols
  • Links to first appearance in the commentary

Symbols the commentary traces through Scripture

  • Candlesticks
  • Stars
  • Beasts
  • Horns
  • Waters
  • Mountains
  • Trumpets
  • Witnesses
  • The Woman
  • The Dragon
  • Babylon

Historical and Prophetic Companion

The seven churches were real congregations in real cities. The historical, geographical, and prophetic resources that accompany Volume I connect the letters of Revelation 2 and 3 with the actual cities to which they were originally sent.

Maps and historical material set the biblical messages in their settings, while visual resources help place the seven churches, major historical developments, and prophetic periods within their larger context. In the digital edition, internal hyperlinks and navigation help readers move between the commentary and these study materials.

More Resources

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