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The Art of Revelation
In this book about the Bible’s most misunderstood book, Dr. Welton gives the reader profound insight and understanding, yet in his warm casual writing style. If you want to understand the ancient and mysterious book of Revelation, this is the best place to start. In this book you will learn Understanding Ezekiel unlocks Revelation Only three global events are mentioned in Revelation Revelation contains a hidden writing style, which unlocks its secrets Revelation is not written as an orderly sequence of events The Whore of Babylon is not Rome or anything Roman The New Jerusalem is not the same as Heaven where God is enthroned
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2017
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Jonathan Welton
44 books77 followersA fifth generation believer, Jonathan Welton is propelled by a powerful Christian heritage. Exhibiting extraordinary wisdom as a teacher, he helps individuals discover fresh experiences of kingdom realities. Even those who have grown up in the church are challenged afresh as they hear the unique perspective that Jonathan carries.
With a duel calling of both teacher and seer, Jonathan raises the standard for walking in wisdom, character and power. Carrying a revelatory forerunner anointing, he trains and equips believers to use their spiritual senses to see in the unseen realm. Jonathan has earned two Masters Degrees, one in Biblical Studies and the other in Practical Ministry, as well as the National Herald of Christ award. Jonathan is the author of four books. The School of the Seers, Normal Christianity, Eyes of Honor, and Raptureless. He is currently working on his Doctorate of Theology and lives in Rochester, NY
With a duel calling of both teacher and seer, Jonathan raises the standard for walking in wisdom, character and power. Carrying a revelatory forerunner anointing, he trains and equips believers to use their spiritual senses to see in the unseen realm. Jonathan has earned two Masters Degrees, one in Biblical Studies and the other in Practical Ministry, as well as the National Herald of Christ award. Jonathan is the author of four books. The School of the Seers, Normal Christianity, Eyes of Honor, and Raptureless. He is currently working on his Doctorate of Theology and lives in Rochester, NY
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June 4, 2017
Did you think that Revelation was hard to understand? I did, for many years. When I learned more history combined with a partial preterist perspective, I finally felt like I understood a large part of Revelation clearly. The fulfillments were just too clear to ignore.
But this book lays out an overview of the whole book of Revelation very simply and clearly. I feel like I have a clearer perspective on the final chapters as well know. Understanding the chiastic arch structure really helped. Highly recommended.
But this book lays out an overview of the whole book of Revelation very simply and clearly. I feel like I have a clearer perspective on the final chapters as well know. Understanding the chiastic arch structure really helped. Highly recommended.
August 20, 2021
Decisively convincing and thoroughly thought-provoking from the first page until the very last (albeit, perhaps not quite as convincing as Jonathan Welton’s other major work on partial Preterism, Raptureless, which set an extremely high bar for me and pertains to The Olivet Discourse, the most convincing and direct portion of scripture in prophesying the forthcoming destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans), The Art of Revelation (in which Bible scholar Jonathan Welton poignantly illustrates how nearly all of the book Revelation seems to foretell the ransacking of Jerusalem in year AD 70 and thus the end of the Old Covenantal System for Christians, as a new and superior covenant rises up to take its place, rather than foretelling a future end of the entire world apocalyptic event) has left me rather perplexed and quite curious as to how anyone could ever study partial Preterism while still remaining a Dispensationalist or a Futurist—holding iron tightly to such defeatist beliefs as a future rapture of all Christians, followed by a future seven-year worldwide tribulation and an anti-Christ who will rise to power on Earth and rule over what remains of mankind before Christ’s final return in vengeance, during which He will physically run a sword through all those who have continued to disbelieve in Him—most of which are beliefs that I used to half-heartedly and uncomfortably adhere to because I had been assured by many other conservative Christians that the Bible explicitly taught them, but are viewpoints have been starting to strike me increasingly more and more like whacky, Evangelical mumbo-jumbo, as I have studied partial Preterism and other such topics more and more over these last several months; although, admittedly, I have not yet set to work studying Futurism or dispensationalism in-depth firsthand, so perhaps I ought to reserve some judgment on such topics for at least the time being—as I do quite intend to diligently delve into these viewpoints and read books on their Biblical basis with an open mind very soon, so that I can compare the arguments for both views side to side and then make up my mind objectively for myself.
The Art of Revelation is quite a short read that I managed to devour in only a few days—significantly shorter, in fact, than Welton’s book on The Olivet Discourse (this discourse being ironically far, far shorter than the book of Revelation)—and yet the work manages to be long enough to provide a thorough and convincing synopsis of the final book of the Bible. A key section of God’s word that had never made much sense to me and had always left me feeling rather unsettled now seems to come together seamlessly, providing me now with assurance. What’s more, there is also some seemingly pretty solid evidence for the truth of Christianity that gets unintentionally woven into the work—evidence that seems to stand even if we take into account the fact that some people believe Revelation to have been written after the destruction of Jerusalem (a viewpoint that Welton does a seemingly convincing job at refuting, anyway). I finished The Art of Revelation feeling encouraged, optimistic that the world will indeed continue to get better on the whole, under the ever-increasing expansion of Christ’s kingdom on Earth, as Welton suggests. I have zero critiques for The Art of Revelation, and I remain so thankful for Welton’s outstanding, inspiring work!
The Art of Revelation is quite a short read that I managed to devour in only a few days—significantly shorter, in fact, than Welton’s book on The Olivet Discourse (this discourse being ironically far, far shorter than the book of Revelation)—and yet the work manages to be long enough to provide a thorough and convincing synopsis of the final book of the Bible. A key section of God’s word that had never made much sense to me and had always left me feeling rather unsettled now seems to come together seamlessly, providing me now with assurance. What’s more, there is also some seemingly pretty solid evidence for the truth of Christianity that gets unintentionally woven into the work—evidence that seems to stand even if we take into account the fact that some people believe Revelation to have been written after the destruction of Jerusalem (a viewpoint that Welton does a seemingly convincing job at refuting, anyway). I finished The Art of Revelation feeling encouraged, optimistic that the world will indeed continue to get better on the whole, under the ever-increasing expansion of Christ’s kingdom on Earth, as Welton suggests. I have zero critiques for The Art of Revelation, and I remain so thankful for Welton’s outstanding, inspiring work!
July 5, 2021
This is the second book I've read recently that posits the Partial Preterist view of eschatology. I'm not sure that I am fully convinced, but there are a lot of explanations that make sense about things that I've never been clear on.
January 6, 2019
Jonathan does such a great job of explaining the various parts of revelation in light of preterism, and more importantly he explained it in such a straightforward, easy to understand way.
July 17, 2020
Refreshing and eye-opening
Jonathan makes a brief and readable case for the partial preterist view of the Book of Revelation, addressing the major sections of this book. I liked it how he brought light to many obscure passages with fresh ideas and historical-contextual data of the book, that will absolutely challenge your common views on the book.
Now, it might have been an even better book if it was about Jonathan’s own findings and research, than an account of other authors’ conclusions. At times it looks like the book is almost a compilation of Matin Trench, David Chilton, an Gary Demar’s findings on the matter. These are Jonathan’s homies as to say, who are quoted extensively throughout the book.
All in all, Jonathan has done a great job bringing this scholarly theme to a down-to-earth language that anyone can understand, demistifying many ideas and slaying several sacred cows for the common christian.
Jonathan makes a brief and readable case for the partial preterist view of the Book of Revelation, addressing the major sections of this book. I liked it how he brought light to many obscure passages with fresh ideas and historical-contextual data of the book, that will absolutely challenge your common views on the book.
Now, it might have been an even better book if it was about Jonathan’s own findings and research, than an account of other authors’ conclusions. At times it looks like the book is almost a compilation of Matin Trench, David Chilton, an Gary Demar’s findings on the matter. These are Jonathan’s homies as to say, who are quoted extensively throughout the book.
All in all, Jonathan has done a great job bringing this scholarly theme to a down-to-earth language that anyone can understand, demistifying many ideas and slaying several sacred cows for the common christian.
June 14, 2019
Making all things new advancing the Kingdom of God in Christ!!!
Finally, an explanation of The Revelation of Jesus Christ that brings so many of the truths I have learned in my pilgrimage into a harmonious context!! I am truly grateful for this work!
Thank you!
Finally, an explanation of The Revelation of Jesus Christ that brings so many of the truths I have learned in my pilgrimage into a harmonious context!! I am truly grateful for this work!
Thank you!
November 27, 2017
Evangelicals need alternatives to all the dispensational insanity. This is a reasonable start.
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