1. Preterist. All the events in the book are now in the past. Foy E. Wallace (destruction of Jerusalem).
2. Historical background. Most of the events in the book are now in the past. Homer Hailey (Roman persecution).
3. Continuous historical. The events in the book describe the history of mankind from the first century until the end of time. B. W. Johnson (People’s NT), John T. Hinds (Gospel Advocate commentary).
4. Philosophy of history. The events in the book describe in principle the nature of the ongoing conflict between good and evil. Hendriksen (More Than Conquerors).
5. Futurist. Except for the first three chapters, none of the events in the book have been fulfilled. This is the premillennial approach to the book of Revelation. (LeHaye & Jenkins).
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