Mystery Explained: A Simple Guide to Revelation

by David H. Campbell

Mystery Explained - A Simple Guide to Revelation is designed to introduce the Book of Revelation to readers without theological training, but in a way that provides a full and satisfying understanding of its content. It provides an overview of the book and of the major issues surrounding its interpretation, then covers the text in a systematic expository manner. It addresses all the common misunderstandings of the book which have often left Christians confused and non-Christians mocking. Revelation is a pastoral letter designed to help believers of every generation follow Jesus in the way of the cross. It can be understood clearly in the light of the multitude of Old Testament references as a picture of the second great Exodus: Christians leaving spiritual Egypt, being protected in the wilderness of this present life, and awaiting entrance into the Promised Land, the new Jerusalem. Revelation provides the end to the story that Genesis began, culminating in the restoration of the presence of God to his garden-temple. Revelation urges Christians to remain faithful in the face of temptation to compromise. In spite of any adversity and suffering believers may encounter in this life, if they remain true to the faith, they will receive a reward far more real and lasting than any temporary cost they may have paid. This book explains clearly but succinctly how all these themes are worked out, with the goal of answering every substantial question readers may have had concerning the last book of the Bible.

Genres: Christian, Theology

252 pages, Paperback

Published October 6, 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.