Your Study of the Book of Revelation Made Easier

by David J. Ridges

Now you can appreciate the book of Revelation as never before. With brief, easy to understand verse-by-verse notes, renowned educator and seasoned gospel scholar David J. Ridges shares his highly acclaimed approach to teaching the scriptures in this volume of the award-winning Gospel Studies Series, The Book of Revelation Made Easier. This book is an invaluable resource for any home library.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Nonfiction

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

David J. Ridges taught for the Church Educational System for thirty-five years. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and taught adult religion and Know Your Religion classes for BYU Continuing Education and spoke at BYU Campus Education Week for many years.

Ridges has served as a curriculum writer for Sunday School, seminary, and institute of religion manuals. His callings in the Church include Gospel Doctrine teacher, bishop, stake president, and patriarch. He and his wife, Janette, have served two full-time Church Educational System missions. They are the parents of six children and are enjoying a growing number of grandchildren. They reside in Springville, Utah.

Reviews

[Greg Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book of Revelation

Great detail. Loved the insights. The insights into obscure wording was very helpful and uplifting. Thank you for the detail.

[Mary Sasala · Rating 4 out of 5]

2nd time reading this. I read it in conjunction with Who Shall Be Able to Stand and the Institute Manuel. What it is best for is giving our the symbolism and their meanings as well as the JST in an easy to compare and read format.

[Jamille Parks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading Revelation a couple of years ago and I was frustrated with all of the symbolism. This time through, Ridges helped to explain what John meant with additional scriptures and JSTs. I'm now not so frightened of the end.

[TAMMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

made a such a difference to being able to understand the last book of the bible

[Betty Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful understanding

Very easy reading with good cross references. I enjoyed the enlightenment that has help me understand what the scriptures say.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be really helpful...especially the explanations about different symbol's meanings or possible meanings...as we studied the Book of Revelation.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation. Be aware that this study uses the Latter-day Saint canon of scripture.

[Ham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read Revelations alone (and not understood a thing) you'd think that there would be all kinds of crazy stuff explained in this book. Like the Isaiah Made Easier books, however, the messages end up being simple and full of ideas I'm already familiar with. The book itself and Ridges' interpretations are great, it's my spiritual immaturity of wanting some amazing shower of knowledge without any of the work that made me dock a star. It's not you, Dave, it's me.

[ken collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best ever study guide.

It's been my good fortune to know brother Ridges, as my stake president, in Springville, Utah, long before he embarked on his prolific writing endeavors. His personal approach is so humble I still find room for my own inspiration and insights from The Spirit as I study along. He brings the scriptures alive and exciting such that it's all I can do to move on in my day to other tasks. Thank you brother and teacher.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of David J. Ridges. His writing is just like having a personal gospel doctrine class at your fingertips. The Book of Revelation Made Easier was no exception. Ridges knows his audience and utilizes a full spectrum of LDS references. I completely appreciate his thoroughness.

[Athena · Rating 3 out of 5]

An informative and in-depth look at Revelation. I learned a lot about the symbolism involved in the prophecies. But as a non-Mormon, I had trouble sifting out what agrees with other Protestant perspectives and what is strictly Mormon interpretation.

I won my copy through First Reads.

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a really helpful study guide. It explains some of the symbolism used in the Bible, and gives clarification and possible interpretations of different verses. It made the many references to Jesus Christ more apparent to me. It helped make more sense of a complicated book.

[Thebarrys10 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author includes all of Joseph Smith's revelations on each chapter and verse plus adds scripture from other cannons. It is so interesting! I have always loved to study about the events before the second coming of Christ.

[Jolee]

Major heads up, that this is published by a LDS publisher. If you think you are getting a Christian perspective, you are not. Just fyi.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series of books. I think Revelations is the hardest language in the New Testament to understand. I learned a whole lot and my understanding grew in leaps and bounds.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

great way to read it, just wish he would delineate the scripural text from the commentary better.

[Vickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, at least I know more now than when I started. It will take more than one reading.

[Ann Hollon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again I have enjoyed the writings of David J. Ridges. The Book of Revelation Made Easier was no exception. I will revisit this book often. It has found a home on my shelf.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good way to boost my scripture study with very little effort on my part.