Mystery Explained: A Simple Guide to Revelation

by David H. Campbell

This book seeks to unravel the mystery often surrounding the last book of the Bible. It offers a clear overview and explanation of the book's meaning. It takes the reader on a panoramic tour of Revelation, in the process exposing many of the myths which have clouded its interpretation and robbed the church of a proper understanding of its important and relevant message, a message as compelling now as it was when it was first written. It is designed to be understandable by the average church member while at the same time providing an accurate and thorough explanation of its contents.

Genres: Christian, Theology

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2016

About the author

David H. Campbell holds degrees in theology from the University of Toronto and the University of Durham, where he spent six years as a postgraduate student under Professor C.E.B Cranfield. He has pastored churches in Canada and the United Kingdom. He is a Bible teacher and conference speaker currently working with churches in a number of countries.

Reviews

[Jonathan Piers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic commentary that clearly lays out the Old Testament knowledge and references found throughout Revelation. A great companion to better understand.

[Braden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Simple and easy to understand yet comprehensive enough to feel like you understand the whole picture. I will be recommending that every Christian read at some point.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated the straightforwardness of viewing the symbolism of Revelation through the lens of the Old Testament. Everything I have learned and studied has been through the teaching of dispensationalism, so after learning about Darby and Scoffield (as I use a Scoffield bible) I wanted to look at it from the other side of the mountain to see different orthodox views historically within the church. Looking at eschatology outside of dispensationalism was interesting, and honestly more settling that God is more sovereign than we can imagine. I'm not sure where I land, or that it matters, but this dissipates sensational fear except for the holy fear of God. And it gives a clarion call to holiness and to overcome until the very end, which deeply fortifies me as I wait for His return.

[Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a gift and talent it is, to interpret and understand the meaning of a book as complex and broad as Revelation. But the simple realization that the key to the cypher of Revelation is the old testament is beautiful and well rounded. The interpretations make so much sense, and the imagery is beautiful.

Ultimately this David Campbell's writings have lead me to a much better understanding of a book that has always brought me wonder. And I would deeply reccomend it for anyone who has questions about Revelation (which is everyone).

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very helpful guide to help explain and understand the meaning of what Revelation is saying. A verse by verse commentary that will be a useful tool.

[Kendell Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

The nature of revelation is extremely daunting and scary for a large majority of evangelicals, some refusing to even read it. David Campbell is gifted at explaining it.

Eschatologically, I don’t really ascribe to one particular sub-sect. I’d find apprehensions with most of them when I dig too far. I’m sort of an eschatological kaleidoscope, as for now, I’ll say I’m a confessional historic PreMill, functional AMill, and hopeful PostMill.