The commentary is based on the fact the Revelation of Jesus Christ is not apocalyptic, it is not the work of John the apostle, it is a prophecy of yet-future events revealed to John by Jesus Christ. John wrote exactly what he saw and heard. Jesus is the author, John was the scribe and publisher. This volume is the second in the series.
A Private Commentary on the Bible: Revelation 8–16 interprets the Trumpet and Golden Basin judgments in chapters 8 and 16 as literal judgments of God against the earth dwellers, the Antichrist-beast, and his kingdom. The exegesis of chapters 10, 11, and 12 explains the literal meaning in the many symbols. The unholy trinity of 666 is explained in chapter 13. The six visions of chapter 14 are explained in depth, as well as chapter 15, which is the prelude to the Golden Basins.
The theological point of view is Reformed and Dispensational. The futurist model is applied. The interpretation rigorously and consistently applies the Historical-Grammatical hermeneutic to every verse, every doctrine, every symbol, every figure of speech. Symbols and figures of speech are interpreted by other biblical usage to reveal literal truths. To interpret this 66th book of the Bible I have applied what the Holy Spirit has revealed in the preceding 65 books.