From Reformation to Reformation

Verse 9:[1] And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was (Joel 2:5-7) as the sound of...

Verse 7:[1] And (Joel 2:4) the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; (Nah. 3:17) and on their heads were as...

HOLY FATHERS: Ambrose, Andreas of Cæsarea,[1] Anselm, Arethas, Augustine, Eusebius, Jerome, Irenæus, Justin, Melito of Sardis, Primasius,...

Verse 6:[1] And in those days (Job 3:21; Is. 2:19; Jer. 8:3; Rev. 6:16) shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to...

The parts: I. The Introduction to the book, its inscription, subscription, salutation, and summary, chapter 1:1-11. II. Seven Visions...

12. It has three Parts: I. The Preface (Revelation 1:1-11). II. The Treatment, the seven Prophetic visions concerning the state of...

Verse 5:[1] And to them it was given that they should not kill them, (Rev. 11:7; 9:10) but that they should be tormented five months: ...

11. The consummate Usefulness of the book against the Papacy is set forth in the words of Bullinger. The reading, meditation, and study...

Verse 4:[1] And it was commanded them (Rev. 6:6; 7:3) that they should not hurt (Rev. 8:7) the grass of the earth, neither any green...

9. The form or method is Epistolary. Dramas are properly to be distinguished from the Prophecies. The form or method of the book is...

8. This is the last book, and the seal of the canon. This book is set in the last place, on account of the order of writing, and of use....

7. Its dignity and clarity, especially at this time, is asserted. Light is alleged for the same by our modern Interpreters: but...

6. The sum and argument of the same, namely, a Prophecy concerning things that are, and shall be thereafter. Therefore, this book...

5. The Scope of the book. The intention of Saint John is, both to teach the universal Christian Church concerning its lot from the times...

Verse 3:[1] And there came out of the smoke (Ex. 10:4; Judg. 7:12) locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, (Rev. 9:10)...

4. The book is inscribed to the seven Asiatic Church, and to the universal Church in the type of those. Now, this book is inscribed ταῖς...

3. The Authority of the book, impugned by some of the ancients, called into question by some orthodox men as well, following Dionysius...

2. Who signified it through an Angel sent to His servant John, the author of the book. That this is John the Evangelist and Apostle is...

1. Why was the name Apocalypse placed upon this book? Its principal cause is Christ. Of the Books of the New Testament, it remains...

Verse 2:[1] And he opened the bottomless pit; and (Joel 2:2, 10) there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace;...