What is Revelation really about—and why was it written?

In this introductory teaching to St. Andrew’s Do Not Be Afraid Companion Podcast, Pastor Jason Smith helps us see Revelation not simply as a mysterious or frightening book filled with dragons, beasts, and judgment, but as a revelation of what is truly real, where history is going, and where our hope is found.

Jason introduces Revelation as an apocalypse, a prophecy, and a letter written to real churches facing pressure and persecution. He also walks through five major approaches to interpreting the book, explores the influence of dispensationalism, and gives us a “map” for the journey through Revelation in the weeks ahead.

Our hope is that as we explore this remarkable book together, Revelation would become less intimidating and more meaningful—a book that inspires ...