Foreword

In this exposition we shall mainly deal with the time span of the New Testament Church and take into consideration the passages of the Scripture which shed light upon the course of time. The main emphasis will be on the prophetic book of the Bible, the Revelation - the Apocalypse. The prophetic scripture contains symbols which are indeed hard to understand. Many Bible scholars and teachers have therefore put aside this book, while others have expressed their own thoughts about it. In reality, until now we did not have a true balanced, "up to date" literature, which would take us into the newest stand according to the rapid prophetic developments.

This was not possible, because only through the fulfilment of the events foretold in the Holy Scriptures could those developments be seen, understood, recognised and placed correctly. The first and the last generation of the Christian era are the most privileged according to Bible prophecy. We give all glory and honour to God Who knows all things and could foretell all the events and have them written down in advance. In order that all will find it easy to follow, we shall deal successively with the chapters starting with the first to the last. To make this exposition as complete as possible, reference to other places in the whole Scripture was made.

Although the subjects are dealt with briefly, this should be a sufficient cue for all interested Bible readers to find access to the counsel of God. May God grant the understanding of the Scriptures by divine revelation through the Spirit to all who search this text of the Revelation. Blessed are all those who read and understand the inspired Word by the Spirit. The Spirit of God searches all things (1 Cor. 2: 10-16).