Stylistically unlike any other part of the New Testament, Revelation is also notoriously bewildering and difficult to understand but, with Barclay's help, we are able to unlock its wonders and blessings. "The Revelation of John" contains many terrors but is also a clarion call to believers: a beautiful proclamation that, beyond the end of days, Christians shall know heaven and the true glory of God.

William Barclay

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Dedication page

Series Foreword (by Ronnie Barclay)

General Introduction (by William Barclay, 1975)

General Foreword (by John Drane)

Editor’s Preface (by Linda Foster)

Introduction to the Revelation of John

God’s Revelation (1:1–3)

The Means of God’s Revelation (1:1–3) (contd)

Servants of God (1:1–3) (contd)

Those who are Blessed (1:1–3) (contd)

The Message and its Destination (1:4–6)

The Blessing and its Source (1:4–6) (contd)

The Sevenfold Spirit (1:4–6) (contd)

The Titles of Jesus (1:4–6) (contd)

What Jesus did for us (1:4–6) (contd)

The Coming Glory (1:7)

The God in whom we Trust (1:8)

Through Tribulation to the Kingdom (1:9)

The Island of Banishment (1:9) (contd)

In the Spirit on the Lord’s Day (1:10–11)

The Divine Messenger (1:12–13)

The Picture of the Risen Christ (1:14–19)

The Titles of the Risen Lord (1) (1:14–19) (contd)

The Titles of the Risen Lord (2) (1:14–19) (contd)

The Churches and their Angels (1:20)

The Letter to Ephesus (2:1–7)

Ephesus: First and Greatest (2:1–7) (contd)

Ephesus: Christ and his Church (2:1–7) (contd)

Ephesus: When Orthodoxy Costs too Much (2:1–7) (contd)

Ephesus: The Steps on the Return Journey (2:1–7) (contd)

Ephesus: A Ruinous Heresy (2:1–7) (contd)

Ephesus: The Great Reward (2:1–7) (contd)

The Letter to Smyrna (2:8–11)

Smyrna: The Crown of Asia (2:8–11) (contd)

Smyrna: Under Trial (2:8–11) (contd)

Smyrna: The Cause of the Trouble (2:8–11) (contd)

Smyrna: Christ’s Claim and Christ’s Demand (2:8–11) (contd)

Smyrna: The Promised Reward (2:8–11) (contd)

The Letter to Pergamum (2:12–17)

Pergamum: The Seat of Satan (2:12–17) (contd)

Pergamum: A Very Difficult Engagement (2:12–17) (contd)

Pergamum: The Doom of Error (2:12–17) (contd)

Pergamum: The Bread of Heaven (2:12–17) (contd)

Pergamum: The White Stone and the New Name (2:12–17) (contd)

Pergamum: Renamed by God (2:12–17) (contd)

The Letter to Thyatira (2:18–29)

Thyatira: The Peril of Compromise (2:18–29) (contd)

Thyatira: The State of the Church in Thyatira (2:18–29) (contd)

Thyatira: The Source of the Error (2:18–29) (contd)

Thyatira: The Teaching of Jezebel (1) (2:18–29) (contd)

Thyatira: The Teaching of Jezebel (2) (2:18–29) (contd)

Thyatira: Promises and Threats (2:18–29) (contd)

The Letter to Sardis (3:1–6)

Sardis: Past Splendour and Present Decay (3:1–6) (contd)

Sardis: Death in Life (3:1–6) (contd)

Sardis: A Lifeless Church (3:1–6) (contd)

Sardis: Watch! (3:1–6) (contd)

Sardis: The Imperatives of the Risen Lord (3:1–6) (contd)

Sardis: The Faithful Few (3:1–6) (contd)

Sardis: The Threefold Promise (3:1–6) (contd)

The Letter to Philadelphia (3:7–13)

Philadelphia: City of Praise (3:7–13) (contd)

Philadelphia: Titles and Claims (3:7–13) (contd)

Philadelphia: The Open Door (3:7–13) (contd)

Philadelphia: Inheritors of the Promise (3:7–13) (contd)

Philadelphia: Those who Keep are Kept (3:7–13) (contd)

Philadelphia: Promise and Warning (3:7–13) (contd)

Philadelphia: Many Promises (3:7–13) (contd)

The Letter to Laodicea (3:14–22)

Laodicea: The Church Condemned (3:14–22) (contd)

Laodicea: The Claims of Christ (3:14–22) (contd)

Laodicea: Neither One Thing nor Another (3:14–22) (contd)

Laodicea: The Wealth that is Poverty (3:14–22) (contd)

Laodicea: Disciplined out of Love (3:14–22) (contd)

Laodicea: The Christ who Knocks (3:14–22) (contd)

This Means You (3:14–22) (contd)

The Opening Heavens and the Opening Door (4:1)

The Throne of God (4:2–3)

The Twenty-four Elders (4:4)

Around the Throne (4:5–6a)

The Four Living Creatures (1) (4:6b–8)

The Four Living Creatures (2) (4:6b–8) (contd)

The Symbolism of the Living Creatures (4:6b–8) (contd)

The Song of Praise (4:6b–8) (contd)

God, the Lord and Creator (4:9–11)

The Roll in the Hand of God (5:1)

God’s Book of Destiny (5:2–4)

The Lion of Judah and the Root of David (5:5)

The Lamb (5:6)

Music in Heaven (5:7–14)

The Prayers of the Saints (5:8)

The New Song (5:9)

The Song of the Living Creatures and of the Elders (5:9–10)

The Song of the Angels (5:11–12)

The Song of All Creation (5:13–14)

Stylistically unlike any other part of the New Testament, Revelation is also notoriously bewildering and difficult to understand but, with Barclay''s help, we are able to unlock its wonders and blessings. "The Revelation of John" contains many terrors but is also a clarion call to believers: a beautiful proclamation that, beyond the end of days, Christians shall know heaven and the true glory of God.

Stylistically unlike any other part of the New Testament, Revelation is also notoriously bewildering and difficult to understand but, with Barclay's help, we are able to unlock its wonders and blessings.

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today.

\["For Christians seeking clarity in the Book of Revelation", "Simplifies complex themes for better understanding", "You will discover the hope and glory of God's promises"\]

Unlock the mysteries of Revelation with William Barclay's insightful guide.

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