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Summary: I recommend this book.... FOR A DOORSTOP!!
Review: I'd like to start this review by saying the one thing most Biblical Scholars I think would agree with and what many Christians would not.... Let's get this straight, don't read it just because LaHaye wrote it, read it if you are looking for a commentary on Revelation, and even then, I would choose a better one. And remember, I am judging Tim LaHaye from a standpoint on his scholarship, not himself. He is a very good God-fearing man. That isn't why you should read this book.THIS IS A SORRY EXCUSE FOR A COMMENTARY!! Tim Lahaye, throughout this book, poses the view that the Pre-Trib, Pre-Millenial perspective is the only way to go, and as I have read in many other writings, states that anyone who doesn't agree with that perspective is a heretic. While I am a strong Pre-Trib PreMillenialist, I wouldn't be surprised if my views change one day, and frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if Tim LaHaye converts many others to believe otherwise what he teaches because of his egotistical writing. .... Just as well, Dr. LaHaye remains his shallow self and does moreso, bashing the Catholics throughout this book, as if he's gonna put all problems in the Church off on them. In my opinion, that is LOW. He has made them as Hitler made the Jews, scapegoats. I do not necessarily agree with all Catholic doctrine, but it is very immature to stereotype them and then blind oneself to problems in other denominations. However, I do think that this commentary is orderly and is the easiest to read that I have seen yet, and hopefully can lead those who aren't believers that read Left Behind to the Lord. Hey, if it's Biblical and can lead them, I say God let it. I would recommend this book to the people approaching Revelation for the first time or anyone in need of a quick and cheap doorstop or coaster, but I would STRONGLY suggest that you try to find a better commentary first, ask around at church or maybe ask a scholar at some university, a professor, ANYONE before you choose this. It should be an absolute last (besides something completely against Scripture)....However, NEVER get a commentary that focuses only on dispensationalism, especially if you are new to the Scriptures, or Revelation, for that matter. Perhaps Dr. LaHaye should just stick to Left Behind...at least that's fiction.
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Summary: Thank you, Mr. Lahaye
Review: I'm sorry (truly sorry) for all the readers who refusedto/couldn't believe this important message about the Book ofRevelation! I was a catholic, and I'm a Christian now. I was not surprised to learn that all the formality in the catholic church was not in scripture, but I was surprised to learn the extent of the pagan influence! I'm not a theologian, but Mr. Lahaye has given us all an opportunity to know God, His love and His wrath. I highly recommend (and have recommended) this book to all who have the need to know what's in store! I was happy to use his bible references for further study and discussion. Mr. Lahaye gives the readers many invitations for salvation.
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Summary: Revelation Unveiled
Review: If you ever wandered what the future holds, then read this book!!! If you do not understand Revelations then you will know every little detail about it by the time you get finished with this book. It will scare you what will be done to this earth!!
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Summary: If you read LEFT BEHIND...
Review: If you've read LEFT BEHIND, you're going to be coming home to some familiar stuff here. Most of the theological discussions in the series were taken from this book. REVELATION UNVEILED is actually an update to REVELATION: ILLUSTRATED AND MADE PLAIN, also by Lehaye. There is little difference between the two books in terms of information. However, Leheay does rely on the NIV for this book as opposed to the KJV in the original, a much need improvement for today's generation. It gives an honest look at each major section of the text and attempts to explain their meaning. More often than not, Leheay hits the mark of current eschatological scholarship, despite many critics contrary claims. A must have for anyone who wants to get an overview of the last days.
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Summary: Beware of Poor Logic
Review: In his zeal to sell pre-trib rapture, the author's logic has become flawed. Here are 2 examples on page 106. Twice, he states that "not one verse can be found in the N.T. instructing Christians on how to live during that seven-year period." So? There are hundreds of subjects the Bible is silent on. Second, God did not instruct Christians how to live through times of great persecution such as Nero's Rome. Nor did He tell the Jews how to live through Hitler's holocaust. Then in two consecutive sentences, the author contradicts himself. First he says "Christians will not be living on earth at that time..." Next sentence. "Those Tribulation saints...are individuals who do not receive Christ until after the church has been raptured." [I.e., Christians will be on earth. Trib saints are Christians!]. Using the author's own logic, if new Christians will be on earth during the tribulation, why didn't God leave special instructions to tell them how to live? Does he mean that if the Rapture is on Monday and a person is born again on Tuesday that God will not love and care for him as well? Will the thousands of Christians converted after the Rapture not be as beloved by God as the ones who were raptured?
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Summary: Biblical Foundation for Best-Selling "Left Behind" Series
Review: In the twinkling of an eye, millions of people across the world vanish, resulting in highway catastrophes, plane crashes, utility breakdowns, and more. Chaos reigns. With the stage set, a dictator emerges who persecutes Christians horribly. But tribulation is about to give way to incredible joy-for the return of the King of kings is at hand. In "Revelation Unveiled," Dr. Tim LaHaye, coauthor with Jerry Jenkins of the best-selling novels "Left Behind" and "Tribulation Force," reveals the scriptural foundation of this series. "Revelation Unveiled" explains such critical topics as: The Rapture of the church; The Great Tribulation; The seven seals; The seven trumpets; The seven bowls of wrath; The destruction of Babylon; The return of Christ; The final battle against Satan and his hosts; The Millennial reign; The Great White Throne Judgment; The new heavens and new earth. Previously titled "Revelation Illustrated and Made Plain," this new, revised and expanded edition includes numerous charts. With simple and accessible language, "Revelation Unveiled" will help you better understand this mysterious, final book of the Bible and its implications for our times. Tim LaHaye is founder and president of Family Life seminars, a national family ministry, and the author of numerous books, including "How to Win Over Depression," "The Act of Marriage," and "The Coming of Peace in the Middle East." He is coauthor of the popular "Left Behind" series.
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Summary: making money or making disciples?
Review: Mr. LaHaye is a regular prophecy factory, like so many of his predecessors and peers. However, anyone interested in a historically grounded, accurate understanding of the Bible will have to look elsewhere. It is material like this that makes so many secular people seeking faith turn to anything except the Bible for hope. As someone for whom the Bible has become a key source of wisdom and truth, I find it terribly frustrating that so many think that the cartoon versions of God and Christ offered by Mr. LaHaye resemble the real things.
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Summary: It doesn't get any better than this!
Review: Of all the the books I've read on Revelation, this is by far the best one yet. Tim Lahaye has done a fine job of making the book of Revelation simple. There were some finer points in the book I couldn't agree but at least he's willing to admit that not everyone will agree with those finer details. If you don't understand Revelation, get this book! Revelation is a favorite of mine in the Bible. Stephen King couldn't put together the horrors that will happen in the end times! Accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior today and begin your walk with Him, not just to escape the coming world events but because He will change your life. Tim Lahaye stresses that in his book and I couldn't agree more.
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Summary: TIRESOME AND TRITE
Review: Other reviewers have commented upon the poor scholarship and Catholic bashing indulged in by LaHaye, in this weak exposition of dispensational premillenialism (DP). DP authors, as does LaHaye in this book, sometimes attempt to give an ancient church history to their eschatology by attempting to link it to historic premillenialism, which is a largely different approach to eschatology from DP. The fact is that DP is primarily the invention of one man (Darby), that was popularized by another man (Scofield), during the 1800's, and has been raised to its current level of hype and nonsensical newspaper headline pulp theology by Lindsey, Van Impe, Jeffreys et al. Daniel and Revelation and Ezekiel were written to ancient readers, who understood what they were given. We are the Johnny-come-lately people, who through cultural and language barriers, as well as our incomplete knowlege of history, have trouble understanding these books. These prophetic books were not written primarily for a 21 century audience, though we can learn lots about God and holy living from reading them. A reaction to the excesses of the popular DP approach, from within the DP camp, is "progressive dispensationalism", which is attempting to apply sound Biblical scholarship within the framework of dispensationalism. As the scholars do this, they are moving back to traditional understandings of the prophetic books. DP authors are typically anti-Catholic, but an overlooked aspect of their theology is its anti-Semitism. They carefully divide the Scriptures into those parts that they want to apply only to the Jews, and those parts they want to apply to the Gentiles, then weave their tales to the conclusion of a perpetual, second class spiritual existence for the Jews, while the Gentile Christians (read North American fundamentalists here) have a glorious first class relationship with Christ. LaHaye is firmly in this group. If you are wondering about eschatology, and want to get a balanced teaching, read works from authors such as Kik, Mathison, Gerstner, Poythress, Easley, Keener, and Gregg. You will find a wealth of excellent scholarship, sound Bible exegesis, and moral teaching. And be charitable to those who don't agree with you. It is distressing to see how many Christians think that belief in a pre-tribulation rapture is a test for Christian orthodoxy, and viciously condemn fellow Christians who don't accept the rapture theory.
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Summary: Revelation is now far more understandable!
Review: Revelation Unveiled is perfect for anyone who has ever found the book of Revelation confusing. In "Revelation Unveiled", prophecy scholar Tim LaHaye does a great job of taking his readers step by step through this often misunderstood book of the Bible. Before he even approaches the scriptures, LaHaye begins by giving readers an overview of how Revelation is laid out, how to approach the study of Revelation and the four basic interpretations of Revelation. He then takes his readers by the hand and explains every major detail of this book in a way that is easy to understand. Much of Revelation is left to interpretation and LaHaye gives plenty of supporting evidence for his interpretations by presenting other scriptures and explanations of his conclusions. Keep in mind that "Revelation Unveiled" is primarily focused on the book of Revelation, whereas "Are We Living in the End Times?" by Tim LaHaye covers end times prophecy from multiple books of the Bible including the Daniel, Ezekiel and the Gospels. "Revelation Unveiled" is a great book to have for reference, especially for ministers and teachers who are often questioned about Revelation.
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