Revelation Explained: Verse by Verse

by Richard French

You've tried to read Revelation and closed it more confused, or more afraid, than when you began. This book changes that.

Most readers give up somewhere around chapter 13, among the beasts, the bowls and the dragon. Revelation Verse by Verse walks through all 22 chapters, every verse, in plain language. No Greek, Hebrew or seminary training required. It reads the whole book through one clear Jesus Christ has already won, so the frightening images become reassurance instead of terror.

Every chapter follows the same

Old Testament Foundations, taught first, so you know where the symbols come from before you meet themThe verse-by-verse commentaryCommon QuestionsReflection Questions for personal study or a groupYou will finally

the letters to the seven churchesthe seals, trumpets and bowls, and how they follow one anotherthe four horsemen, the 144,000 and the two witnessesthe beast, the mark and the number 666, letting Scripture interpret Scripturethe thousand years, and the new heaven and new earthFair to every view. This 3rd Edition sets out the four ways Christians read Revelation before making its case for the futurist reading.

Richard French has studied Revelation for thirty years as a layperson, after a career spent making complex systems understandable. He brings the patience of someone who has lived in this text.

Whether you're an intimidated believer, a new Christian or a small-group leader, you will read Revelation with confidence and hope.

Not oversimplified, just explained. Start reading today.

268 pages, Paperback

Published November 27, 2024

About the author

Richard French writes at the intersection of technology, transformation, and storytelling. A former executive at Oracle and Nokia, and a serial startup leader, Richard brings decades of leadership experience to his books.

His non-fiction works include Daniel as a Blueprint for Navigating Ethical Dilemmas, The Journaling Mastery Series, and The Journaling Prompts Series. In fiction, his Convergence Series explores quantum physics, high fantasy, and human connection in richly imagined worlds.

Richard lives in the Pacific Northwest, where he writes full time and races GT cars on weekends. He believes in challenging limits—on the track, in business, and on the page.

Reviews

[Aaron Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good resource for when you decide to tackle reading through the book of Revelation. Helped me immensely with research and understanding biblical symbolism and prophecy.

[Marocca Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow a book that helps me learn about revelations the author is greatly detailed and really helps me understand revelations

[Aurelia Hulls · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read several books on Revelation, but none have walked me through each verse like this one. It connects so many dots between the Old and New Testaments and explains the symbolism without overcomplicating things. Highly recommended for Bible students.

[Noémie Media · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent verse-by-verse breakdown of Revelation. I felt like I was in a Bible class with a really good teacher someone who knows his stuff but knows how to explain it clearly. I especially liked the parts about the seven churches and the 144,000.

[William M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me see Revelation not just as prophecy but as a message of hope. I liked how each chapter connected ancient text to modern life. I’ll be rereading this again with my Bible next to me.

[Margarita Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful book that makes a difficult book of the Bible easier to understand. I appreciated the simple explanations and the heart behind the message. While it focuses on one view of prophecy, it’s a meaningful starting point for anyone wanting to better understand Revelation.