If you're reading this, we're still alive. The end of the world has not occurred. But it can't be long now, can it? For two thousand years, the Book of Revelation has inspired countless conspiracy theorists, film-makers, writers and artists, as well as theologians and teachers. But why are we so bothered? After all, the end of the world still hasn't turned up, and it's been quite a while now. When Nick Page wanted to get to the bottom of what this mysterious book is really all about, he realised there was only one way to go about it: he had to go to the land of apocalypse. Travelling to Patmos via the ruined cities of the seven churches of Revelation, determined to seek out a revelation of his own, Nick explores the culture behind Revelation, who wrote it, why they wrote it, and what it means for us today. Mixing history, commentary, creative reconstruction and sun-crazed travelogue, here at last is the (perhaps not quite) final word on heaven, hell, the four horsemen of the apocalypse - and why the end of the world never does turn up when it's supposed to.

In my fictional memoir, entitled "Revelation Road," my existence could end with two possible scenarios: a hopeful reality defined by romantic love or a hopeless reality characterized by poverty and unregulated mental illness. Poverty acts as an escape mechanism or a coping mechanism, depending on person, environment, and social conditioning; in my case it was a coping mechanism to confront reality. During the formative years of my childhood development in the suburbs, dysfunction, pain, and trauma molded me into an unhealthy adult with a manipulative personality who lacked self-sufficiency and functionalism-two components of a rational man existing in any environment. My destructive personality was composed of two dysfunctional attributes: a lack of trust and a defensive personality. Writing became a form of therapy which helped me confront reality. In Florida, I embraced a rural reality at a family sanctuary which had healed me before.

The world is changing, and Ford realizes that he is witnessing the events that Jesus warned the world about in the Book of Matthew chapter 24. Jesus first told mankind that people would come who would deceive many. He then said that there would be wars and rumors of wars. Last, He said that there would be famines and earthquakes. Jesus called these the beginning of the birth pains. Ford flipped to the Book of Revelation and recognized the same events were described in Revelation 6. To Ford, it seemed that the first three horsemen of Revelation matched the first three birth pains almost exactly. Ford and his lifelong friend, Samantha, piece together the puzzle that has eluded many for so long. They begin to find scriptural evidence that the events described in parts of the Book of Daniel also match those found in the Book of Revelation. Furthermore, they discover evidence that these books are linked to the Book of Ezekiel. America has become weak and vulnerable, and this vulnerability will be taken advantage of by terrorists and other enemies. As the world around them begins to unravel, Ford and Samantha make the realization that Biblical prophecy is coming alive right before their eyes.

Through this metaphysical interpretation of the book of Revelation, you will be filled with inspiration, hope, and guidance as we enter the new millennium.

WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL....” Historic turnarounds are now in play. Yet at the same time, powerful forces seek to destroy the Judeo-Christian foundations which have secured America’s greatness. Awakening must prevail. Prayer must prevail. Life must prevail.The turnaround must be completed.You are called to be a...

The third (Gamemaster only) book in the Road to Armageddon series, presenting the situation facing the characters in the 27th millennium.

Is there a book of the Bible more often discussed and yet less understood than the Book of Revelation? The "seven seals." The "dragon." The "beast." The "sea of glass." The fantastic imagery found in the Book of Revelation has long captivated Christians but remains mysterious to many. In the midst of so much discussion about the end times, what does Revelation teach us about living in the present moment, with our eyes focused on the heavenly Jerusalem? Michael Barber's Coming Soon explores these questions by taking a detailed look at Revelation and its rich tapestry of prophecy, history, and biblical allusion. Barber explores the profound link between the Mass celebrated here on earth and the eternal reality of heaven, demonstrating that the Apocalypse reveals truth that has practical implications for today and points to a firm hope in tomorrow. Coming Soon is a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Revelation using the Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition of the Bible. Barber provides a Catholic interpretation, which sees the liturgical background of this book of Scripture-a perspective missing in many Protestant commentaries.