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The Gist of the Revelation: An Amillennial Overview of the Grand Finale of All Scripture
启示录要义：全部圣经大结局的无千禧年论概览
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The Gist of the Revelation is a powerful and accessible guide to understanding the final book of the Bible through the clear lens of biblical amillennialism.
《启示录要义》是一本有力且易懂的指南，通过圣经无千禧年论的清晰透镜来理解圣经的最后一卷书。
With pastoral warmth, theological precision, and decades of careful study, Dean Davis offers readers not a dense scholarly tome, but a concise, inspiring, and richly devotional journey through the message of Revelation—Christ’s triumphant word to His church.
迪安·戴维斯以牧者的温暖、神学的精准和数十年的仔细研究，为读者提供的不是一本厚重的学术巨著，而是一次简洁、鼓舞人心且充满敬虔的旅程，穿越启示录的信息——基督对祂教会得胜的话语。
Recognizing that many Christians avoid the book of Revelation due to confusion, fear, or sensational interpretations, Davis gently invites believers to reapproach it with fresh confidence.
认识到许多基督徒因为困惑、恐惧或耸人听闻的解释而回避启示录，戴维斯温和地邀请信徒以新的信心重新接近它。
This book removes the fog of apocalyptic speculation and instead reveals the radiant heart of Revelation: the exaltation of Jesus Christ, the High King of Heaven, and His ultimate victory over all evil.
这本书除去了启示录猜测的迷雾，反而显示了启示录光辉的核心：耶稣基督——天国大君王的高举，以及祂对一切邪恶的最终得胜。
What Makes This Book Unique:
本书的独特之处：
A Clear Amillennial Framework: Davis holds that the “thousand years” of Revelation 20 symbolizes the present age of Gospel proclamation.
清晰的无千禧年论框架：戴维斯认为启示录二十章的”一千年”象征着当今福音宣告的时代。
Readers are shown how the entire Revelation unfolds within this era—from Christ’s first coming to His return in glory.
读者被展示整个启示录如何在这个时代展开——从基督的首次来临到祂荣耀的再来。
A Literary and Theological Guide: The book opens with an extended introduction, addressing the Revelation’s date, authorship, purpose, structure, genre, and interpretive method.
文学和神学指南：本书以详尽的引言开始，论述启示录的日期、作者、目的、结构、体裁和解释方法。
Davis walks readers through the spiritual symbolism of the book, avoiding wooden literalism while drawing deeply from the Didactic New Testament and Old Testament imagery.
戴维斯引导读者穿越本书的属灵象征主义，避免死板的字面主义，同时深深汲取新约教训和旧约意象。
Verse-by-Verse Commentary: The second part of the book offers a concise, chapter-by-chapter exposition of Revelation.
逐节注释：本书的第二部分提供启示录简洁的逐章解释。
Davis highlights the cosmic battle between Christ and Satan, the four great enemies of the Church (Dragon, Beast, False Prophet, Harlot), and the hope of final redemption and new creation.
戴维斯强调基督与撒但之间的宇宙战争，教会的四大仇敌（龙、兽、假先知、淫妇），以及最终救赎和新创造的盼望。
Helpful Appendices: The book includes an appendix critiquing Dispensational Premillennialism, offering gracious but firm amillennial responses.
有用的附录：本书包含一个批评时代论前千禧年论的附录，提供恩慈但坚定的无千禧年论回应。
Another appendix interprets the major symbols of the Revelation, and a third surveys biblical prophecies of the Last Battle, helping readers understand the unity of end-times teaching throughout Scripture.
另一个附录解释启示录的主要象征，第三个附录概览最后战争的圣经预言，帮助读者理解整本圣经中末世教导的统一性。
Devotionally Rich and Pastorally Grounded: Written not only for scholars but for everyday believers, this book encourages readers to “follow the Lamb wherever He goes” and rest in the comforting sovereignty of Christ throughout history.
灵修丰富且牧养扎实：本书不仅为学者而写，也为普通信徒而写，鼓励读者”羔羊无论往哪里去，他们都跟随祂”，并在基督贯穿历史的安慰主权中安息。
Ideal For:
理想读者：
Christians seeking clarity in understanding Revelation
寻求清楚理解启示录的基督徒
Pastors and church leaders looking for a clear amillennial resource
寻找清晰无千禧年论资源的牧师和教会领袖
Small groups or Bible studies working through eschatology
研究末世论的小组或圣经学习
Anyone weary of speculative or fear-based end-times teaching
厌倦推测性或基于恐惧的末世教导的任何人
Key Insight:
关键洞察：
“The Revelation is not a book primarily about beasts, battles, or a blueprint for the future. It is about the High King of Heaven—Jesus Christ—who rules now, and who will return to consummate His kingdom and make all things new.”
“启示录主要不是一本关于兽、战争或未来蓝图的书。它是关于天国大君王——耶稣基督——祂现在掌权，并将回来成全祂的国度，使万物更新。”
Final Word:
最后的话：
The Gist of the Revelation is a much-needed antidote to confusion and fear about the last things.
《启示录要义》是对末后之事的困惑和恐惧急需的解毒剂。
It is both a theological compass and a spiritual encouragement, helping believers navigate Revelation not as a puzzle to solve, but as a promise to cherish.
它既是神学指南针也是属灵鼓励，帮助信徒导航启示录，不是作为要解决的谜题，而是作为要珍视的应许。
Whether you are new to eschatology or seasoned in the Scriptures, this book will equip you to read Revelation with confidence, joy, and a fresh sense of awe in the triumph of Christ.
无论你是末世论新手还是圣经老手，这本书都会装备你以信心、喜乐和对基督得胜的新鲜敬畏感来阅读启示录。
TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录
Cover
封面
Praise for The Gist Of The Revelation
对《启示录要义》的赞誉
Title page
扉页
Copyright
版权
Contents
目录
Preface
序言
Acknowledgments
致谢
Introduction
引言
Key to Abbreviations
缩写对照
Glossary of Key Terms in Biblical Eschatology
圣经末世论关键术语词汇表
Part I
第一部分
An Introduction to the Revelation
启示录引言
Occasion and Setting
时机和背景
Author
作者
Date
日期
Audience
读者
Nature and Purpose
性质和目的
Underlying Theme
根本主题
Literary Genre
文学体裁
Genre and Interpretation
体裁与解释
Structure
结构
Structure of Bloc #4
第四段落的结构
Structure and Interpretation
结构与解释
Ancillary Purpose
辅助目的
Summary and Conclusion
总结和结论
Part II
第二部分
An Overview of the Revelation
启示录概览
Preface to the Overview
概览序言
A Vision of the High King (Revelation 1)
天国大君王的异象（启示录一章）
The High King’s Messages to the Seven Churches (Revelation 2–3)
天国大君王给七个教会的信息（启示录二至三章）
The Investiture of the High King (Revelation 4–5)
天国大君王的册封（启示录四至五章）
The Six Seals and the World to Come (Revelation 6–7)
六印和将来的世界（启示录六至七章）
The Seven Trumpets of God’s Warning Wrath (Revelation 8–11)
神警告忿怒的七号（启示录八至十一章）
The Woman, the Man-Child, and the Dragon (Revelation 12–14)
妇人、男孩子和龙（启示录十二至十四章）
The Seven Bowls of God’s Final Wrath (Revelation 15–16)
神最终忿怒的七碗（启示录十五至十六章）
The Fall of the Dragon’s Helpers (Revelation 17–19)
龙的帮手的倾倒（启示录十七至十九章）
The Thousand Years And The Fall Of The Dragon (Revelation 20)
一千年和龙的倾倒（启示录二十章）
The High King’s Completed Kingdom (Revelation 21–22)
天国大君王完成的国度（启示录二十一至二十二章）
Appendix I
附录一
The Dispensational Interpretation of the Revelation, With Amillenarian Replies
启示录的时代论解释及无千禧年论回应
Appendix II
附录二
Key Symbols in the Revelation
启示录中的关键象征
Appendix III
附录三
Biblical Prophecies of the Last Battle
最后战争的圣经预言
End Notes
尾注
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