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The last and most perplexing book of the Bible is explained with exceptional clarity. Ascension Christology is the heart of the prophetic and visionary message, which is the final testimony of Christ to his church until he returns in glory. While the book contains terrifying images of God’s wrath and coming judgment, even more is it a celebration of the saints, both in heaven and on earth, who...

The “angel” of each particular church is the stated recipient of each letter. In 1:11 the trumpet-like voice of the Lord Christ tells John to send the revelation to the seven churches, but in Revelation 2–3, each letter is addressed to the angel of the particular church. These angels, first mentioned in 1:20, are represented by the seven stars in the right hand of Christ. Commentators past and present have disagreed about the identity of these angels. Some take them to be
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