Learning to Read Prophecy
The Book of Revelation stands at the end of a very long line of prophetic books. To understand the Revelator's message, it is very handy to understand the patterns and styles he is deliberately following.
These are some brief lessons that will help you orientate yourself in the world of apocalyptic prophecy. These lessons barely touch directly on the actual content of Revelation, but I highly recommend taking a look at the listed scriptures, just to get an idea of some ways the Spirit of God inspires prophecy.
Not everyone will want or need to read these posts, but if you take even just a few moments to skim the brief lessons, you will be well-prepared when we start in with the direct study.
the 4 interpretations of Revelation
I welcome that insight --- the idea of opting for an overlapping as far as interpretation goes --- as I have found that there really is no tried and true "one or the highway" method of understanding the Bible in any of its teachings.Reason being--- it is too metaphorical and thus subject to many interpretations. Thanx.