Breaking the Code Session 1: John's Vision

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In Session 1 titled John's Vision, David deSilva introduces you to the book of Revelation as a whole and explores John's vision of the heavenly Christ in Revela...

Breaking the Code Session 2: Letters to the Churches

In Session 2: Letters to Churches, David deSilva identifies the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 as prophetic oracles, and explores God's message...

Breaking the Code Session 3: God, the Lamb, and the Seven Seals

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In Session 3: God, the Lamb, and Seven Seals, David deSilva reflects on the theme of worship in Revelation, and the importance of centering our lives on God as ...

Breaking the Code Session 4: The Dragon, the Beasts, and the Seven Trumpets

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In Session 4: The Dragon, the Beasts, and Seven Trumpets, David deSilva explores importance of the Roman imperial cult as the backdrop of Revelation, and reflec...

Breaking the Code Session 5: Babylon and the Seven Bowls

In Session 5: Babylon and Seven Bowls, David deSilva continues to interpret Revelation in light of the Roman imperial cult as he explores the toppling of Babylo...

Breaking the Code Session 6: New Heaven and New Earth

In Session 6: New Heaven and New Earth, David deSilva explores the final victory of God and the vision of the New Jerusalem portrayed in Revelation 19-22. (Acco...

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Understanding the Book of Revelation

Learn more about the new revised edition of Bruce Metzger's classic work, Breaking the Code, with new writing and video by David deSilva.

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Breaking the Code: Ephesus

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In this clip with author and professor, David deSilva, explore the ruins of ancient Ephesus, home to one of the churches in Revelation.

Breaking the Code: Patmos and Smyrna

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In this clip with author and professor, David deSilva, explore Patmos and Smyrna.

Breaking the Code: Pergamum

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In this clip with author and professor, David deSilva, explore the area of the ancient Greek city of Pergamum, site of one of the seven churches in Revelation.

Breaking the Code: Sardis and Laodicea

Understanding the Book of Revelation

In this clip with author and professor, David deSilva, explore the ancient cities of Sardis and Laodicea, sites of two of the seven churches in Revelation.