In the last post a made the case the the placement of Revelation at the close of the canon and it's role in bringing the grand narrative of Scripture to a close highlights the theme of mission in and of itself. But, it is not only Revelation’s place in the canon that alerts the reader … Continue reading Witness & Testimony in the Book of Revelation
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Mission in the Book of Revelation, Part 2
When we come to the book of Revelation, we cannot neglect its place in the canon. Of course this is true of every book of the Bible, but especially true of the book that brings the grand narrative of redemption to its completion. Considered canonically, the book of Revelation unfolds for the reader the culmination … Continue reading Mission in the Book of Revelation, Part 2
Literal Hermeneutic
I have a friend who isn't a believer but reads the Bible. At times he's frustrated by the fact that I don't always employ a literal hermeneutic. It's actually kind of fun to frustrate him with my non-literal understanding of certain parts of the Bible...but is it a responsible fun? In other words, should we … Continue reading Literal Hermeneutic
Mission in the Book of Revelation
For the past two years I've been reading and writing on the missional nature of Revelation, specifically chapters 2&3. I loved the project and thought I'd share some of what I gleaned in a series of posts here. I started working on Revelation 2&3 initially because I loved that these letters gave insight into Jesus' … Continue reading Mission in the Book of Revelation
My Understanding of Revelation 11:1-14
There are quite a few things to discuss in Revelation 11:1-13, which unfortunately, we just won’t have time to discuss on Sunday since we lost a week to the dang-blasted ice. So, here’s my take…and it’s in print so I can’t deny any of it. Quick summary: The chapter opens with John’s commission to measure … Continue reading My Understanding of Revelation 11:1-14
God Entranced 