-
Why are people drawn to the book of Revelation and confused by it? What might be the value in studying it?
-
It seems that many are drawn to it to try to explain it. Obviously, some of the text can be confusing with the use of descriptions of supernatural beings, etc. In the end, it gives us a blue print for the “end of the age” when we will have a new heaven and a new earth.
-
People are drawn to Revelation because they want to know what the future holds; however, Revelation is not easy to understand. It gives us glimpses of God’s character and ultimate plan, but does not give us specifics of when Jesus will return. The value in studying it would be to better understand God’s character and his desire for a relationship with you.
-
There is so much mystery in Revelation. It provides much debate and so that attracts people to it.
-
Although I have had much needed help in understanding the book of “Revelation,” my concern is why did God reveal the end in Figurative language?
-
-
People I’m sure are fascinated and confused by end times prophesy. Reading can help us understand Jesus’ second coming, as well as signs that His return is coming soon.
-
I think many people find interest in the book of Revelation in particular due the fact that it is the only book of the Bible to contain information that has not happened yet. Revelation still speaks to the future, our collective future, and that draws interest from people wishing to know how this will all end. The confusion comes from its subject matter and the nature of its literary design. Being as it contains events still to happen, it is by nature confusing. These things have not taken place yet, and the way in which they may take place can be confusing and misunderstood. Since Revelation is not straight-forward narrartive like Acts or helpful principles for Christian Living like James, it causes further confusion. Some passages are literal, some figurative so this adds to the potential misinterpretation or misunderstanding.
The value in studying Revelation comes from a promise in Timothy that “all Scripture is breathed-out by God and useful for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness”. If we trust that promise, then Revelation is beneficial for our faith.