Studies in the Book of Revelation
Stephen Alexander Hunter
Studies in the Book of Revelation
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Contents
Foreword
Master-Thoughts upon the Revelation1
Preface
Introduction
1. General Introduction.
2. The Title.
3. The Author.
4. The Unity.
5. The Date.
6. The Place.
7. The Canonicity.
8. The Form.
9. The Theme.
10. The Occasion.
11. The Purpose.
12. The Interpretation.
13. The Outline Analysis.
14. The Literary Structure.
15. The Literature.
Scripture Text
I The Prologue
1 The Superscription
2 The Salutation
3 The Introductory Vision
4 The Seven Epistles
II The Main Apocalypse
1 The Vision of God on the Throne (The Throne During Conflict)
2 The Vision of the Seven Seals (The Church's Trial Foreshown)
6 The Vision of Victory (The Church's Vindication Manifested)
7 The Vision of the New Jerusalem (The Throne after Victory)
1 The Vision of God on the Throne (The Throne During Conflict)
2 The Vision of the Seven Seals (The Church's Trial Foreshown)
6 The Vision of Victory (The Church's Vindication Manifested)
7 The Vision of the New Jerusalem (The Throne after Victory)
III The Epilogue
1 The Final Words of the Angel with the Promise of Christ
2 The Closing Testimony of John
3 The Author's Benediction
1 The Final Words of the Angel with the Promise of Christ
2 The Closing Testimony of John
3 The Author's Benediction
1 The Superscription
2 The Salutation
3 The Introductory Vision
4 The Seven Epistles
II The Main Apocalypse
1 The Vision of God on the Throne (The Throne During Conflict)
2 The Vision of the Seven Seals (The Church's Trial Foreshown)
6 The Vision of Victory (The Church's Vindication Manifested)
7 The Vision of the New Jerusalem (The Throne after Victory)
1 The Vision of God on the Throne (The Throne During Conflict)
2 The Vision of the Seven Seals (The Church's Trial Foreshown)
6 The Vision of Victory (The Church's Vindication Manifested)
7 The Vision of the New Jerusalem (The Throne after Victory)
III The Epilogue
1 The Final Words of the Angel with the Promise of Christ
2 The Closing Testimony of John
3 The Author's Benediction
1 The Final Words of the Angel with the Promise of Christ
2 The Closing Testimony of John
3 The Author's Benediction
Analysis And Notes
I The Prologue, Ch. 1:1-3:22
1 The Superscription, Ch. 1:1-3
2 The Salutation, Ch. 1:4-8
3 The Introductory Vision (The Glorified Son of Man), Ch. 1:9-20
(1) The Trumpet Voice, Ch. 1:9-11
(2) The Triumphant Son of Man, Ch. 1:12-13a
(3) The Gracious Apparel, Ch. 1:13b
(4) The Glorious Appearance, Ch. 1:14-15, and 16c
(5) The Seven Stars, Ch. 1:16a
(6) The Two-Edged Sword, Ch. 1:16b
(7) The Assuring Message, Ch. 1:17-20
(1) The Trumpet Voice, Ch. 1:9-11
(2) The Triumphant Son of Man, Ch. 1:12-13a
(3) The Gracious Apparel, Ch. 1:13b
(4) The Glorious Appearance, Ch. 1:14-15, and 16c
(5) The Seven Stars, Ch. 1:16a
(6) The Two-Edged Sword, Ch. 1:16b
(7) The Assuring Message, Ch. 1:17-20
4 The Seven Epistles, Ch. 2:1-3:22
(1) The Epistle to the Church in Ephesus, Ch. 2:1-7
(2) The Epistle to the Church in Smyrna, Ch. 2:8-11
(3) The Epistle to the Church in Pergamus337, Ch. 2:12-17
(4) The Epistle to the Church in Thyatira, Ch. 2:18-29
(5) The Epistle to the Church in Sardis, Ch. 3:1-6
(6) The Epistle to the Church in Philadelphia, Ch. 3:7-13
(7) The Epistle to the Church in Laodicea, Ch. 3:14-22
(1) The Epistle to the Church in Ephesus, Ch. 2:1-7
(2) The Epistle to the Church in Smyrna, Ch. 2:8-11
(3) The Epistle to the Church in Pergamus337, Ch. 2:12-17
(4) The Epistle to the Church in Thyatira, Ch. 2:18-29
(5) The Epistle to the Church in Sardis, Ch. 3:1-6
(6) The Epistle to the Church in Philadelphia, Ch. 3:7-13
(7) The Epistle to the Church in Laodicea, Ch. 3:14-22
1 The Superscription, Ch. 1:1-3
2 The Salutation, Ch. 1:4-8
3 The Introductory Vision (The Glorified Son of Man), Ch. 1:9-20
(1) The Trumpet Voice, Ch. 1:9-11
(2) The Triumphant Son of Man, Ch. 1:12-13a
(3) The Gracious Apparel, Ch. 1:13b
(4) The Glorious Appearance, Ch. 1:14-15, and 16c
(5) The Seven Stars, Ch. 1:16a
(6) The Two-Edged Sword, Ch. 1:16b
(7) The Assuring Message, Ch. 1:17-20
(1) The Trumpet Voice, Ch. 1:9-11
(2) The Triumphant Son of Man, Ch. 1:12-13a
(3) The Gracious Apparel, Ch. 1:13b
(4) The Glorious Appearance, Ch. 1:14-15, and 16c
(5) The Seven Stars, Ch. 1:16a
(6) The Two-Edged Sword, Ch. 1:16b
(7) The Assuring Message, Ch. 1:17-20
4 The Seven Epistles, Ch. 2:1-3:22
(1) The Epistle to the Church in Ephesus, Ch. 2:1-7
(2) The Epistle to the Church in Smyrna, Ch. 2:8-11
(3) The Epistle to the Church in Pergamus337, Ch. 2:12-17
(4) The Epistle to the Church in Thyatira, Ch. 2:18-29
(5) The Epistle to the Church in Sardis, Ch. 3:1-6
(6) The Epistle to the Church in Philadelphia, Ch. 3:7-13
(7) The Epistle to the Church in Laodicea, Ch. 3:14-22
(1) The Epistle to the Church in Ephesus, Ch. 2:1-7
(2) The Epistle to the Church in Smyrna, Ch. 2:8-11
(3) The Epistle to the Church in Pergamus337, Ch. 2:12-17
(4) The Epistle to the Church in Thyatira, Ch. 2:18-29
(5) The Epistle to the Church in Sardis, Ch. 3:1-6
(6) The Epistle to the Church in Philadelphia, Ch. 3:7-13
(7) The Epistle to the Church in Laodicea, Ch. 3:14-22
II THE MAIN APOCALYPSE, Ch. 4:1-22:5
I The Vision of God on the Throne (A Vision of Sovereignty). Ch. 4:1-5:14
1 The Throne and the King, Ch. 4:1-3, 5a, and 6a
2 The Four and Twenty Elders, Ch. 4:4, 10 and 11
3 The Seven Lamps of Fire (or Torches), Ch. 4:5b
4 The Four Living Creatures, Ch. 4. 6b-9
5 The Sealed Book (or Scroll), Ch. 5:1-5
6 The Lamb, Ch. 5:6-8a
7 The Heavenly Worship, Ch. 5:8b-14
1 The Throne and the King, Ch. 4:1-3, 5a, and 6a
2 The Four and Twenty Elders, Ch. 4:4, 10 and 11
3 The Seven Lamps of Fire (or Torches), Ch. 4:5b
4 The Four Living Creatures, Ch. 4. 6b-9
5 The Sealed Book (or Scroll), Ch. 5:1-5
6 The Lamb, Ch. 5:6-8a
7 The Heavenly Worship, Ch. 5:8b-14
II The Vision of the Seven Seals (A Vision of Trial). Ch. 6:1-17, and 8:1
1 The Opening of the First Seal, Ch. 6:1, 2
2 The Opening of the Second Seal, Ch. 6:3, 4
3 The Opening of the Third Seal, Ch. 6:5, 6
4 The Opening of the Fourth Seal, Ch. 6:7, 8
5 The Opening of the Fifth Seal, Ch. 6:9-11
6 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, Ch. 6:12-17
7 The Opening of the Seventh Seal, Ch. 8:1
1 The Opening of the First Seal, Ch. 6:1, 2
2 The Opening of the Second Seal, Ch. 6:3, 4
3 The Opening of the Third Seal, Ch. 6:5, 6
4 The Opening of the Fourth Seal, Ch. 6:7, 8
5 The Opening of the Fifth Seal, Ch. 6:9-11
6 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, Ch. 6:12-17
7 The Opening of the Seventh Seal, Ch. 8:1
IIb The Episode of the Sealed Ones (A Vision of Salvation Assured). Ch. 7:1-17
A The Sealed of Israel, Ch. 7:1-8
B The Redeemed Out of All Nations, Ch. 7:9-17
A The Sealed of Israel, Ch. 7:1-8
B The Redeemed Out of All Nations, Ch. 7:9-17
III The Vision of the Seven Trumpets (A Vision of Threatening). Ch. 8:2-9:21, and 11:14-19
A The Preparation for the Trumpets, Ch. 8:2-6
B The Trumpets Sounded, Ch. 8:7-9:21; and 11:14-19
A The Preparation for the Trumpets, Ch. 8:2-6
B The Trumpets Sounded, Ch. 8:7-9:21; and 11:14-19
IIIb The Episode of the Angel with the Book; and of the Two Witnesses (A Vision of Divine Help). Ch. 10:1-11:13
A The Angel with the Little Open Book, Ch. 10:1-11
B The Two Witnesses, Ch. 11:1-13
A The Angel with the Little Open Book, Ch. 10:1-11
B The Two Witnesses, Ch. 11:1-13
IV The Vision of Conflict (A Vision of Warfare). Ch. 12:1-14:20
A The Woman and the Dragon, Ch. 12:1-6, and 13-17
B War in Heaven, Ch. 12:7-12
C The Two Beasts, Ch. 13:1-18
D. The Lamb on Mount Zion, Ch. 14:1-20
A The Woman and the Dragon, Ch. 12:1-6, and 13-17
B War in Heaven, Ch. 12:7-12
C The Two Beasts, Ch. 13:1-18
D. The Lamb on Mount Zion, Ch. 14:1-20
V. The Vision of the Seven Vials [or Bowls] (A Vision of Judgment). Ch. 15:1-16:12, and 16:17-21
A. The Preparation for the Vials, Ch. 15:1-8
B. The Vials Poured Out, Ch. 16:1-12, and 17-21
A. The Preparation for the Vials, Ch. 15:1-8
B. The Vials Poured Out, Ch. 16:1-12, and 17-21
Vb The Episode of the Frog-like Spirits (A Vision of Warning). Ch. 16:13-16
1 The Unclean Spirits of Evil, Ch. 16:13-14, and 16
2 John's Word of Warning, Ch. 16:15
1 The Unclean Spirits of Evil, Ch. 16:13-14, and 16
2 John's Word of Warning, Ch. 16:15
VI The Vision of Victory (A Vision of Vindication). Ch. 17:1-20:15
A The Mystic Babylon and Her Fall, Ch. 17:1-18:24
B The Triumph of the Redeemed, Ch. 19:1-10
C The Last Things, Ch. 19:11-20:15
A The Mystic Babylon and Her Fall, Ch. 17:1-18:24
B The Triumph of the Redeemed, Ch. 19:1-10
C The Last Things, Ch. 19:11-20:15
VII The Vision of the New Jerusalem (A Vision of Triumph). Ch. 21:1-22:5
1 The New Heaven and the New Earth, Ch. 21:1
2 The Holy City, Ch. 21:2-22:5
1 The New Heaven and the New Earth, Ch. 21:1
2 The Holy City, Ch. 21:2-22:5
I The Vision of God on the Throne (A Vision of Sovereignty). Ch. 4:1-5:14
1 The Throne and the King, Ch. 4:1-3, 5a, and 6a
2 The Four and Twenty Elders, Ch. 4:4, 10 and 11
3 The Seven Lamps of Fire (or Torches), Ch. 4:5b
4 The Four Living Creatures, Ch. 4. 6b-9
5 The Sealed Book (or Scroll), Ch. 5:1-5
6 The Lamb, Ch. 5:6-8a
7 The Heavenly Worship, Ch. 5:8b-14
1 The Throne and the King, Ch. 4:1-3, 5a, and 6a
2 The Four and Twenty Elders, Ch. 4:4, 10 and 11
3 The Seven Lamps of Fire (or Torches), Ch. 4:5b
4 The Four Living Creatures, Ch. 4. 6b-9
5 The Sealed Book (or Scroll), Ch. 5:1-5
6 The Lamb, Ch. 5:6-8a
7 The Heavenly Worship, Ch. 5:8b-14
II The Vision of the Seven Seals (A Vision of Trial). Ch. 6:1-17, and 8:1
1 The Opening of the First Seal, Ch. 6:1, 2
2 The Opening of the Second Seal, Ch. 6:3, 4
3 The Opening of the Third Seal, Ch. 6:5, 6
4 The Opening of the Fourth Seal, Ch. 6:7, 8
5 The Opening of the Fifth Seal, Ch. 6:9-11
6 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, Ch. 6:12-17
7 The Opening of the Seventh Seal, Ch. 8:1
1 The Opening of the First Seal, Ch. 6:1, 2
2 The Opening of the Second Seal, Ch. 6:3, 4
3 The Opening of the Third Seal, Ch. 6:5, 6
4 The Opening of the Fourth Seal, Ch. 6:7, 8
5 The Opening of the Fifth Seal, Ch. 6:9-11
6 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, Ch. 6:12-17
7 The Opening of the Seventh Seal, Ch. 8:1
IIb The Episode of the Sealed Ones (A Vision of Salvation Assured). Ch. 7:1-17
A The Sealed of Israel, Ch. 7:1-8
B The Redeemed Out of All Nations, Ch. 7:9-17
A The Sealed of Israel, Ch. 7:1-8
B The Redeemed Out of All Nations, Ch. 7:9-17
III The Vision of the Seven Trumpets (A Vision of Threatening). Ch. 8:2-9:21, and 11:14-19
A The Preparation for the Trumpets, Ch. 8:2-6
B The Trumpets Sounded, Ch. 8:7-9:21; and 11:14-19
A The Preparation for the Trumpets, Ch. 8:2-6
B The Trumpets Sounded, Ch. 8:7-9:21; and 11:14-19
IIIb The Episode of the Angel with the Book; and of the Two Witnesses (A Vision of Divine Help). Ch. 10:1-11:13
A The Angel with the Little Open Book, Ch. 10:1-11
B The Two Witnesses, Ch. 11:1-13
A The Angel with the Little Open Book, Ch. 10:1-11
B The Two Witnesses, Ch. 11:1-13
IV The Vision of Conflict (A Vision of Warfare). Ch. 12:1-14:20
A The Woman and the Dragon, Ch. 12:1-6, and 13-17
B War in Heaven, Ch. 12:7-12
C The Two Beasts, Ch. 13:1-18
D. The Lamb on Mount Zion, Ch. 14:1-20
A The Woman and the Dragon, Ch. 12:1-6, and 13-17
B War in Heaven, Ch. 12:7-12
C The Two Beasts, Ch. 13:1-18
D. The Lamb on Mount Zion, Ch. 14:1-20
V. The Vision of the Seven Vials [or Bowls] (A Vision of Judgment). Ch. 15:1-16:12, and 16:17-21
A. The Preparation for the Vials, Ch. 15:1-8
B. The Vials Poured Out, Ch. 16:1-12, and 17-21
A. The Preparation for the Vials, Ch. 15:1-8
B. The Vials Poured Out, Ch. 16:1-12, and 17-21
Vb The Episode of the Frog-like Spirits (A Vision of Warning). Ch. 16:13-16
1 The Unclean Spirits of Evil, Ch. 16:13-14, and 16
2 John's Word of Warning, Ch. 16:15
1 The Unclean Spirits of Evil, Ch. 16:13-14, and 16
2 John's Word of Warning, Ch. 16:15
VI The Vision of Victory (A Vision of Vindication). Ch. 17:1-20:15
A The Mystic Babylon and Her Fall, Ch. 17:1-18:24
B The Triumph of the Redeemed, Ch. 19:1-10
C The Last Things, Ch. 19:11-20:15
A The Mystic Babylon and Her Fall, Ch. 17:1-18:24
B The Triumph of the Redeemed, Ch. 19:1-10
C The Last Things, Ch. 19:11-20:15
VII The Vision of the New Jerusalem (A Vision of Triumph). Ch. 21:1-22:5
1 The New Heaven and the New Earth, Ch. 21:1
2 The Holy City, Ch. 21:2-22:5
1 The New Heaven and the New Earth, Ch. 21:1
2 The Holy City, Ch. 21:2-22:5
III THE EPILOGUE, Ch. 22:6-21
A The Final Words of the Angel, with the Promise of Christ, Ch. 22:6-16
1 The Message Reaffirmed, Ch. 22:6-9
2 The Book Not to be Sealed, Ch. 22:10-11
3 The Promise of Christ to the Victors, Ch. 22:12-16
1 The Message Reaffirmed, Ch. 22:6-9
2 The Book Not to be Sealed, Ch. 22:10-11
3 The Promise of Christ to the Victors, Ch. 22:12-16
B The Closing Testimony of John, Ch. 22:17-20
1 A Last Universal Invitation of Grace, Ch. 22:17
2 A Last Impressive Warning of Exhortation, Ch. 22:18-19
3 A Last Assuring Promise of Hope, Ch. 22:20a
4 A last Ecstatic Prayer of Yearning, Ch. 22:20b
1 A Last Universal Invitation of Grace, Ch. 22:17
2 A Last Impressive Warning of Exhortation, Ch. 22:18-19
3 A Last Assuring Promise of Hope, Ch. 22:20a
4 A last Ecstatic Prayer of Yearning, Ch. 22:20b
C The Author's Benediction, Ch. 22:21
A The Final Words of the Angel, with the Promise of Christ, Ch. 22:6-16
1 The Message Reaffirmed, Ch. 22:6-9
2 The Book Not to be Sealed, Ch. 22:10-11
3 The Promise of Christ to the Victors, Ch. 22:12-16
1 The Message Reaffirmed, Ch. 22:6-9
2 The Book Not to be Sealed, Ch. 22:10-11
3 The Promise of Christ to the Victors, Ch. 22:12-16
B The Closing Testimony of John, Ch. 22:17-20
1 A Last Universal Invitation of Grace, Ch. 22:17
2 A Last Impressive Warning of Exhortation, Ch. 22:18-19
3 A Last Assuring Promise of Hope, Ch. 22:20a
4 A last Ecstatic Prayer of Yearning, Ch. 22:20b
1 A Last Universal Invitation of Grace, Ch. 22:17
2 A Last Impressive Warning of Exhortation, Ch. 22:18-19
3 A Last Assuring Promise of Hope, Ch. 22:20a
4 A last Ecstatic Prayer of Yearning, Ch. 22:20b
C The Author's Benediction, Ch. 22:21
Appendix A: Some Fundamental Conceptions of the Apocalypse
I A Duality of Forces in the Moral World
II A Triple Antagonism of Moral Life
III A Trinal Antithesis of Moral Character
IV A Threefold Theocratic Method in Man's Redemptive History
Appendix B: Current Questions of Divided Opinion
I The Four Schools of Interpretation
II The Seven Shibboleths of Interpreters
Appendix C: Heptachords of Song and Blessing
I The Seven Choral Symphonies of the Revelation
II The Seven Benedictions of the Revelation
Appendix D: The Formal Series of Sevens
I The Initial Series of Seven
Appendix E: The Symbolism of Numbers
Appendix F: The Literary Structure of the Apocalypse
Appendix G: The Apocalyptic Literature595
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