[UCANSEE2]

the reasons why this Book of Revelation was written in the manner it was,

Is it possible that it was written that way because the author was tripping on hallucinogenics?

Which is not meant to discredit his prophecy. Some ancient history refers to the use of drug induced trances to communicate with a higher power.

[Salvation]

John had escaped to Patmos to write. The language is purposely written this way because of the active persecutions that were occurring.

[Salvation]

Introduction to the Book of Revelation

[Cvengr]

It’s written that way because that is how God has revealed it to man. There are reasons for that method, which He Provides.

[nonsporting]

The problem with Revelation (no 's) is that most people don't read it for themselves. They think it is beyond them and are too willing to adopt someone else's understanding. This author would have us believe that Revelation is "symbolic". Some of it is, but most of it isn't.

The following Revelation Sermon Series will prompt you to read Revelation for yourself. It is a fascinating adventure into the Word of God as scripture is used to interpret scripture.

The Book of Revelation: Chapter 1 of 22

[Iscool]

How about, it was written that way because John is repeating the visions he saw and was directed by God to write down what he saw...

I’m sure John saw nothing other than what he wrote and had no intentions of writing in ‘code’ for any reason...

[Biggirl]

Got to remember that Revelations is the hardest book in the Bible to read and understand. That is why it should be read LAST.

[Biggirl]

Graphic novel version, which I have myself.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16132284-the-book-of-revelation

[Seven_0]

1. It must be written in such a way that its meaning would be concealed from the persecuting powers .

This is not peculiar to the book of Revelation.

1 Cor 2:7-8 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

God can prevent people from seeing things.

Rom 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Israel is still spiritually blind today and will remain that way until the times of the Gentiles ends.

Can you think of any symbols in the book of Revelation that were not used elsewhere in scripture? 666 is the only one I could think of but the meaning of the numbers 3 and 6 comes from other parts of the bible.