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“Separating the symbolic from the literal.”
Vanessa Reis · student of the Revelation course, Brazil
For those who study Revelation, and for those who teach it
Study and teach the entire Book of Revelation, chapter by chapter, with ready-to-use material
The Revelation Library brings together more than 500 pages in PDF: the complete verse-by-verse commentary, study guides, small group lessons and sermon outlines for all 22 chapters, a book on what Jesus said about the end, and illustrated maps.
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Revelation doesn’t have to be the book you avoid
Almost everyone gets stuck in Revelation on the same question: is this symbolic or literal?
Without an answer, you’re left with two bad paths. One is speculation: date-setting, a new name for the antichrist every year, a microchip in every headline. The other is silence: the book gets put off, and the church hardly ever hears about it.
There is a third way, and it’s in the Bible itself. Most of the images in Revelation had already appeared earlier, in the prophets. I call it the Prophets’ Key.
Daniel 7
Daniel had already seen those three animals, in chapter 7. And the text itself tells us what they are: “These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth” (Daniel 7:17).
Revelation 13
Here’s one example. The beast in Revelation 13 has the body of a leopard, the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion (Revelation 13:2).
When you find where an image comes from, the text shows you what is symbolic and what is literal. The materials in this Library were written that way: with the Bible open, without sensationalism, and with honesty wherever the text allows more than one reading.
It’s for you if
- ✓you’re a pastor, small group leader or Sunday school teacher and want to teach Revelation with confidence;
- ✓you want to understand the book from chapter 1 to 22, from the text itself;
- ✓you’re tired of speculation and want a reading that is serious, sober and easy to follow.
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Who wrote every page
I’m Professor Marcão. I hold a degree in Theology and completed a postgraduate specialization in Old Testament Theology, the field of the prophets, where the symbols of Revelation come from. I also completed specializations in Systematic, Historical and Philosophical Theology. I’m currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the United States. I serve on the pastoral team of a church in Brazil, Comunidade dos Povos, and I’ve been teaching in the church for more than 10 years.
I also tried to read Revelation and gave up, more than once. I began to understand the book when I learned that its symbols were already in the Bible. These materials grew out of that study.
What students in Brazil say about this way of studying
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“Deep yet accessible teaching.”
Giseli Trujillo · student of the Revelation course, Brazil
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“The mind maps help a lot.”
Erivan Silva · student of the Revelation course, Brazil
They are students of the Portuguese-language Revelation course, which uses these same materials. Testimonials translated from Portuguese.
Take a look inside: three excerpts from Revelation 13
Small Group Lesson · Leader’s Tip
“This chapter tends to stir up speculation (chip, vaccine, card, 666). Do not get into that debate — the text itself shows that the mark is a conscious commitment of worship.”
Sermon Outline · Key Phrase
“They can take everything from you — except the One you belong to.”
Study Guide
“Symbolism does not mean the thing does not exist — it means that one thing points to another reality, a very real one.”
What’s inside the Revelation Library
1Commentary on Revelation – Complete · 211 pagesAll 22 chapters, verse by verse. Literal where the text is literal; in the symbols, the key the Bible itself provides. For in-depth study and for preparing any lesson.
2Study Guides · 23 guides, 129 pagesThey cover all 22 chapters and include extra lessons on the letters to the seven churches. In each one: where we are in the book, the key concepts, the chapter broken into sections, and warnings about the most common misinterpretations. For studying on your own or handing out to your students.
322 Small Group Lessons · 66 pagesOne per chapter, with an icebreaker, a lesson goal, a leader’s tip, three reading sections with discussion questions, a challenge for the week, a time of prayer and a memory verse. So you can lead your group without starting from scratch.- 422 Sermon Outlines · 66 pagesOne per chapter, with the central idea, the goal, a key phrase and a three-point message structure, with the verses for each point. For preaching through Revelation as a series.
5The book “The Revelation of Jesus” · 43 pagesThe Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24 and 25), verse by verse: what Jesus himself said about the end. With a 21-day plan and a glossary. It can become a 4-, 8- or 12-week series in your group.
6Illustrated map and eschatological timelines · 5 platesTo print and study with your Bible open.
More than 500 pages in 70 PDF files. For every chapter of Revelation, you get the commentary, the study guide, the lesson and the outline.
That’s four resources for each of the 22 chapters, plus the book and the maps. All for one payment.
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Before you decide
I don’t have time to read all of this.+
You don’t need to. The materials are organized by chapter. In the week you’re on chapter 13, for example, you open the commentary, the guide, the lesson and the outline for chapter 13, and nothing else.
How do I know the material is good before I buy?+
Read the three excerpts from Revelation 13 above: the other chapters follow the same format. And you have a 7-day guarantee: download it, use it in a lesson, and decide.
What interpretive approach does it follow?+
The reading starts from the text itself, in its context: literal where the text is literal; in the symbols, the key the Bible provides. Where more than one reading is possible, the materials lay out the options and the criteria for weighing each one. No speculation and no sensationalism.
Do I need to be a pastor or have theological training?+
No. The materials were written for the church, in clear language, with the biblical text always in view. Teachers get ready-to-use material; those who study on their own get the whole book explained, chapter by chapter.
How do I receive the materials?+
Right after payment, Hotmart emails you access to download everything. They’re PDF files: read them on your phone, tablet or computer, and print them if you like.
Can I buy from outside the United States?+
Yes. At checkout, Hotmart shows the price in your local currency and the payment methods available in your country.
✦ Chapters 1 to 22✦ The Prophets’ Key✦ Verse by verse✦ Bible open✦ Symbolic or literal?✦ More than 500 pages✦ Chapters 1 to 22✦ The Prophets’ Key✦ Verse by verse✦ Bible open✦ Symbolic or literal?✦ More than 500 pages
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7 days to decide, with no pressure
Download the Library. Open the study guide for chapter 1. Use a lesson with your group. If within 7 days you feel it isn’t for you, request a refund directly through Hotmart and get 100% of your money back, no hassle.
Picture the next Revelation study in your group
You open the lesson for the chapter. The icebreaker is ready, the questions are ready, and you’ve already studied the chapter in the guide and the commentary. When someone asks whether the mark of the beast is a microchip, you open the Bible and show what the text says.
The price is low on purpose: I want these materials to reach English-speaking churches.
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P.S.: If you’ve read this far, Revelation has probably stopped you in your tracks at some point. Start with chapter 1, with the study guide and the commentary open. Within 7 days, you’ll know if it’s for you.
Professor Marcão