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This is a paper written for my seminary class be107 hebrews revelation. The four views discussed are the preterist, idealist, classical dispensationalist futurist, and progressive dispensationalist views. Liberty university the four views of revelation 200820 spring 2008 bibl. Presents preterist, idealist, progressive and classical dispensationalist views of revelation. A preterist view of revelation, kenneth l gentry, jr. Marvin pate author of four views on the book of revelation. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary, with the text divided into paragraphs, and each paragraph followed by four parallel columns. Marvin pate online on bookmate of all the books of the bible, few are as fascinating or as bewildering as revelation. This 250 page softbound book focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. Patrick zukeran presents a summary of four of the major approaches to interpreting the book of revelation and its meaning for the end times. Gundry four views on the book of revelation, you only need to visit our website, which hosts a complete collection of ebooks. Four views on the book of revelation ebook 9780310872399 by c. Considering modern responses to it, on the one hand revelation. Four views on the book of revelation focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read.

Church life the preterist archive of realized eschatology. Aug 03, 2010 four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which revelation is understood. Of modern responses to the book of revelation, three quickly come to mind. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Marvin pate represents the progressive dispensationalist view. Four views on the book of revelation on apple books. Marvin pate, four views on the book of revelation presents the classical dispensationalist, progressive dispensationalist, idealist, and preterist views. Probe an overview of four different views of the book of revelation.

Marvin pate has 27 books on goodreads with 1157 ratings. A classical dispensationalist view of revelation robert l. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies interpreting the book of revelation. The heart of this volume is the presentation of four common interpretations of the book of revelation. Some of the key issues for which we have educational materials include. Calvinism, reformed theology, presbyterianism, eschatology in general, postmillennialism, preterism, the book of revelation, theonomy, sixday creation, presuppositionalism, predestination, lordship salvation, infant baptism, the christian worldview, christian education, the christian and alcohol, and more. Four views on the book ofrevelation how jewish is christianity. Buy a cheap copy of four views on the book of revelation by anonymous. Revelation consists of four visions, each of which involves johns being translated in the spirit. Marvin pate s most popular book is four views on the book of revelation. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints. Bible and theology kindle edition by zondervan, pate, c. Highlights and explains significant passages while interacting with the others. Of all the books of the bible, few are as fascinating or as bewildering as revelation.

Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints logos. This fact is evidenced in there being so many approaches to revelation. He is the author and editor of numerous works, including four views on the book of revelation. Each is presented by a leading proponent in an interactive, dialogue format. It shows how the various views interpret revelation as well as why. In his section of the four views book, pate embraced the alreadynot yet approach to eschatology made popular by george ladd. The four views and their proponents are 1 the preterist view, by kenneth l. Four views on the book of revelation my give on things. Stanley grenz encapsulates this mindset of the idealist, amillennial position. The result is a world view characterized by realism. Its basically a book that outlines four views of interpreting revelation. It was only supposed to be 10 pages, and when i finished the first view, i was 6 pages in, so i cut it back a little bit and seriously scaled down the remaining three. The book of revelation page 3 of 4 preterist idealist classical dispensationalist progressive dispensationalist four views on the book of revelation adapted from. Four views on the book of revelation quotes showing 11 of 1 as to the worldview of the idealist school of thought, realism is its preferred perspective.

Wartick apart from citations, which are the property of their respective owners, and works of art as credited and should not be reproduced in part or in whole without the expressed consent. So the book clearly is to all of gods people in every generation. That book allowed the proponents of each of four different views to present an overall summary of their approach to the book of revelation. The preterist view understands the events of revelation for the most part. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which. Gentry opens the discussion with a preterist argument. The format for the main body of revelation, chapters 4 through 19, consists of four columns for the four major views. Pdf four views of revelation carla antoine academia. Four views on the book of revelation are presented, critiqued, and defended. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints series. Read four views on the book of revelation, by stanley n. The assignment was to write a paper that explains the four major interpretive views of the book of revelation and explains their strengths and weaknesses. This book allows proponents of each of the four major interpretive views on revelation to present an overview from their perspective.

This presents a bit of a problem though, for revelation is not an easy book to understand. How one sees the opening phrases like these things, will soon take place and. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a commentary on the revelation of john by george. The plethora of views, however, can be distilled into essentially four main categories. Apr 01, 1998 of all the books of the bible, few are as fascinating or as bewildering as revelation. Four views on the book of revelation 1998, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This is yet another addition to the popular counterpoint series published by. That there are differing views on the interpretation of the apocalyptic writings in the book of revelation is no secret.

Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a. Preterist idealist classical dispensationalist futurist progressive dispensationalist the interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented. Four views on the book of revelation christian research. Pate then surveys the four major approaches to interpreting the book of revelation. This work by pate introduces and summarizes four of those approaches. A progessive dispensationalist view of revelation c. Apostle john writes what he has seen of two realities. Four views on the book of revelation zondervan academic. Marvin pate, in his four views on the book of revelation 231 correctly states, i believe, that how one approaches revelation 1. Four views on the book of revelation focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. Introduction there have been many views on the apocalypse of john throughout church history. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints logos bible. Is the book of revelation a blueprint for the future that needs decoding if we want to understand current events. In the four views of revelation he edited in 1998, pate identified as a modified futurist and progressive dispensationalist.

Is it a book of powerful imagery, with warnings and promises for the church throughout the ages. For each, he presents the basic approach, strengths of the approach and weaknesses of the approach. Or is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century. Gentrys chapter alone is worth the price of the book. Kenneth gentry does a nice job of presenting the preterist position, which is normally linked to postmillennialism. Marvin pate phd, marquette university is professor of biblical studies at ouachita baptist university. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which revelation is understood. The interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation.