Stafford North

Unlocking Revelation: Seven Simple Keys
Stafford North
Nashville: 21st Century Christian, 2002.

Taken from originally six sermons, the book is laid out to be used as an in-depth group bible study that illustrates how seven keys can guide the astute reader to a clearer amillenial interpretation of Revelation. In the first lesson North explains that readers must understand the book’s use of symbolism, that what was written will “shortly come to pass”, that the book’s aim is to comfort persecuted Christians, and that many of the symbols are sufficiently identified.
The book will not show the author engaging with contemporary critical readings of Revelation, but instead provides an easy to read and teach general approach to Revelation within the amillenial framework. At a time when many are mislead by the eschatology of the Left Behind series, Unlocking Revelation will shine a clearer light onto a frequently misunderstood book. John Harrison, Professor of Bible, Oklahoma Christian.