In Revelation 4-5 John receives a vision of Christ’s ascension to the right hand of the Father from a heavenly perspective.

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by insisting on repentance as the only path to the Saviour. 

Jesus gives stern warnings and promises of hope to the final three churches in Revelation.

The promises of God are yes and amen in Jesus.

In this episode we look at Jesus words of warning and comfort to the first four churches in Asia.

Dreams play a prominent role in the clash of Jesus’ kingdom and the reign of Herod.

What if Revelation is not about our future, but our past? And what if our hesitancy to understand it cuts us off from one of the greatest sources of hope in the Bible? Buckle up because our our journey through this strange book begins here. This is Understanding Revelation.

Revelation Resources

Alastair Roberts's audio commentary on Revelation

"Revelation" by Peter Leithart

"The Theology of the Book of Revelation" by Richard Bauckham

"Revelation" by Ian Paul

"Revelation" by Joseph L. Mangina

"Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches" by Jim Hamilton Jr.

"The Revelation of St. John" by Austin Farrer

Matthew sets in contrast the rule of King Jesus with the rule of this world as Herod hears from the Magi.

Two names for the child point to our rescue. 

The birth of Christ and the glorious work of Father, Son, and Spirit.