Revelation- Everyman's Bible Commentary - Charles C. Ryrie - Google Books

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Not to mystify, but to clarify. According to Dr. Charles C. Ryrie, the book of Revelation was not designed to confuse or mystify its readers, but to enlighten them about future events. Revelation, the only major prophetic book in the New Testament, was…