The Ultimate Victory: An Exposition of the Book of Revelation
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
A renowned theologian and author takes an in-depth look at Christ’s revelation to John, making John’s words meaningful and applicable for today’s readers. Begins with an introduction to the title, author, and recipients of the book. Continues with the literary characteristics, date, and interpretation. Then offers a thorough, chapter-by-chapter examination of Revelation. Includes Scripture and subject indexes, select bibliography, and endnotes.
- Provides section-by-section commentary
- Includes a brief introduction to Revelation
- Offers an understanding of Revelation that is fully supported by history and biblical languages
Top Highlights
“Those who accept it will do so because they have rejected Christ and His righteousness and are deceived by the Antichrist and his false prophet. Economic pressure, of course, will help to persuade them to take the mark.” (Page 195)
“Much incense’ indicates a great number of prayers, probably the prayers of the saints of all ages, primarily prayers that included the petition, ‘Thy kingdom come,’ for the coming of the kingdom will bring them into the fullness of their inheritance in Christ.” (Page 122)
“his servants’ (literally, ‘slaves’), that is, those believers who belong to Jesus and are fully committed to serving Him” (Page 24)
“This means that while they were on earth they put their faith in Christ and accepted His redemptive work on the Cross” (Page 118)
“the second and third centuries at least ten periods of persecution occurred under the Roman emperors” (Page 44)
Stanley M. Horton (May 6, 1916–July 12, 2014), was a highly respected theologian within the Pentecostal movement and the author of several books including Bible Doctrines, Acts, and What the Bible Says About the Holy Spirit. He served as the senior editorial advisor for the Modern English Version of the Fire Bible and was the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He held an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, an STM from Harvard University, and a ThD from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He was an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God.