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Standing on the Edge of Eternity: A Practical End Times Bible Study Explaining Revelation from Beginning to End
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BESTSELLER • In a world that leaves us uncertain about the future, Revelation reveals the plans God made known far in advance so you can live with hope and expectation.In Standing on the Edge of Eternity, pastor Gary Hamrick guides readers through the Bible’s final book with a clear, passage-by-passage approach. His straightforward teaching helps make Revelation easier to follow while showing how its message reveals God’s plan to defeat evil, establish justice, and bring His people into an eternal inheritance.This user-friendly resource will help youfollow Revelation through clear outlines and big-picture overviewsunderstand Revelation’s vital teachings about Jesus Christ, Earth’s final days, the millennial kingdom, and heaventake Scripture’s lessons to heart through thoughtful questions for individual or group study
As you move through Revelation from beginning to end, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the authority of Scripture and the lasting assurance it offers for today and eternity.
As you move through Revelation from beginning to end, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the authority of Scripture and the lasting assurance it offers for today and eternity.
320 pages, Paperback
Published August 5, 2025
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September 29, 2025
Confused and burdened by the state of our world? Even more confused by the book of Revelation? Read this book! A thorough and comprehensive guide through the book of Revelation verse by verse. The doctrines, prophecy, and clarity found in its pages will give you hope in the face of uncertain times. A true blessing to read!
August 20, 2025
First I want to thank Harvest House publishers for my copy of the book.
I would change my star rating to a 3.5 if I could.
I agree with much of the book. I too am a Premillennial believer. I agreed with many of his conclusions and he even gave me options that I had not previously considered.
Here are my problems:
1. You the reader must act like a Berean and check what he says against Scripture.
2. There are some instances where he puts forth questionable answers to the issues that arise in Revelation. The fact is we don't always have the answers and we can't be sure of certain things.
3. He has a habit of stretching parallels with the Old Testament when it would have been easier to address the historical significance of John being in the first century. White stones were used in courts and given to those who were acquitted, or found innocent. Probably a better interpretation than going all the way back to the Urim and Thummim since he also postulates how those stones were used to determine answers to God's will. The Bible never specifically states how the stones showed God's will to the priests. (On a positive note he often offers options to how a passage could be interpreted and then concludes with his own view. I don't always agree with his view but he offers the different views so you can investigate yourself and so that he can string his view of Revelation together for you in the single book. Well done)
4. He sometimes can't decide if something is literal or allegorical. Why can't the river of blood be 240 miles long? This is just one instance. There are a few other instances where he takes an emphatic view, historical or allegorical without explaining why.
Other than those four issues I enjoyed the book so much I read it in one sitting. The study questions and other end of chapter material would make this a good Bible study for a group.
While I don't agree with everything I don't think we should throw the baby out with the bath water. He has written a very engaging and explanatory book that treats Revelation in the right frame of mind.
I don't always agree with him but nothing is heresy. I would definitely read more of his writing.
I would change my star rating to a 3.5 if I could.
I agree with much of the book. I too am a Premillennial believer. I agreed with many of his conclusions and he even gave me options that I had not previously considered.
Here are my problems:
1. You the reader must act like a Berean and check what he says against Scripture.
2. There are some instances where he puts forth questionable answers to the issues that arise in Revelation. The fact is we don't always have the answers and we can't be sure of certain things.
3. He has a habit of stretching parallels with the Old Testament when it would have been easier to address the historical significance of John being in the first century. White stones were used in courts and given to those who were acquitted, or found innocent. Probably a better interpretation than going all the way back to the Urim and Thummim since he also postulates how those stones were used to determine answers to God's will. The Bible never specifically states how the stones showed God's will to the priests. (On a positive note he often offers options to how a passage could be interpreted and then concludes with his own view. I don't always agree with his view but he offers the different views so you can investigate yourself and so that he can string his view of Revelation together for you in the single book. Well done)
4. He sometimes can't decide if something is literal or allegorical. Why can't the river of blood be 240 miles long? This is just one instance. There are a few other instances where he takes an emphatic view, historical or allegorical without explaining why.
Other than those four issues I enjoyed the book so much I read it in one sitting. The study questions and other end of chapter material would make this a good Bible study for a group.
While I don't agree with everything I don't think we should throw the baby out with the bath water. He has written a very engaging and explanatory book that treats Revelation in the right frame of mind.
I don't always agree with him but nothing is heresy. I would definitely read more of his writing.
October 16, 2026
Gary Hamrick’s “Standing on the Edge of Eternity” is eye opening in understanding the book of Revelation. I had read Revelation several times and each time I understood more but this book helped immensely as well as Pastor David Guzak’s Enduring Word Commentary which is online. I was introduced to Pastor Gary through an interview that Pastor David had with Pastor Gary about this book and decided to read it next time I read the book of Revelation. I also enjoyed going to Cornerstone Chapel’s teaching section and listening to Pastor Gary’s midweek preaching as I read this too. It is helpful to listen to both online preaching from both pastors while reading the books of the Bible. Both these pastors who speak of God’s word not altering it to fit society and the worldly ways but God’s truth so that we are prepared to know what choice to make that will effect us forevermore! I choose to except all Jesus Christ did for us and He is my savior! These pastors do a wonderful job sheparding His flock until He returns! God bless them!
December 22, 2025
Since I agree with the majority of the opinions that the author shares in this book, I will naturally rate it high. But even if you don't quite fall into the Premillennialism and Pretribulation category for the end times this is still a valuable resource to go back through the book of Revelations chapter by chapter which he does in a very effective way. One of the other strong points is his detailed review of the seven cities that received letters in chapters 2 and 3. I found this very helpful and informative. The other great part about the book is the reflections sections after each chapter. Numerous questions to ponder and suggested takeaways from the content in each chapter. Plenty of verses are included from the Old and New Testament substantiating his viewpoints.
June 14, 2026
I took several months using this book as a further study of Revelation. A great way to start each morning and ultimately a faith building roadmap to what lies ahead, for both the believer and non-believers.
The book provided valuable perspective and further insight to understand an often debated and sometimes confusing last book in our Holy Bible.
Well organized and easy to follow with thought provoking questions and references that will foster continued study in our daily walk of faith. Take the time to read the source and supporting scripture of this book in your Bible and you will feel inspired in your pursuit of God and the Revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The book provided valuable perspective and further insight to understand an often debated and sometimes confusing last book in our Holy Bible.
Well organized and easy to follow with thought provoking questions and references that will foster continued study in our daily walk of faith. Take the time to read the source and supporting scripture of this book in your Bible and you will feel inspired in your pursuit of God and the Revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
December 20, 2025
Amazing and eye opening! I highly recommend following along with his YouTube Revelation study, your Bible, and lots of note taking! Wonderful book!!!
December 24, 2025
A book full of hope
Revelations has it all. The last years and end of the world as we know it, and what awaits us in eternity. The choice is ours, and if you are reading this review, you still have time to repent and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Pastor Gary Hamrick has done a remarkable job explaining revelation and making it easy to ready.
Revelations has it all. The last years and end of the world as we know it, and what awaits us in eternity. The choice is ours, and if you are reading this review, you still have time to repent and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Pastor Gary Hamrick has done a remarkable job explaining revelation and making it easy to ready.
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