02.00.5. Author's Note

AUTHOR’S NOTE THE material given in the pages of this book was originally prepared and given as a series of Bible Lectures on “The Book of Revelation” over Radio Station KWTO in Springfield, Missouri. The literary style of the book is therefore somewhat out of the ordinary because the material was arranged for an oral presentation and was given in that manner.

Considering the fact that so many good books had already been written by able expositors of God’s Word on the Book of Revelation, it was only after much prayer and the constraining influence of the Holy Spirit that the task of preparing and giving out this material was undertaken. Somehow the wonderful truth contained in the Book of Revelation interested me greatly, and when I studied current events in the light of scripture prophecy, and especially the prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation I could find no rest for my mind and heart until I consented to study and proclaim the truth revealed in this last book of the Bible, to all who would hear it.
Our method of study and exposition has been very simple and to the point. In other words our purpose has been to give a chapter by chapter study and exposition of the entire book. Rather than to depend too much upon my own judgment or the opinions of other men, our principal of interpretation has been to let the scriptures act as their own commentary. It is my conviction that the best commentary on the Bible is the Bible itself.

Realizing that the current events of these days in which we live are as an index finger pointing to the soon fulfillment of those things which have been prophesied in the Book of Revelation, we humbly submit the material contained in these Bible Lectures, hoping and praying that it may be used of the Lord to bring needed light and truth and blessing to Jews, Gentiles, and Christians alike.

Yours in His fellowship and service,

Floyd Hitchcock

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