Author

Publication

2019-04-30 - IVP Academic

Language

English

Word Count

70,000 words, Guess

Page Count

280 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100830826491
  • ISBN-139780830826490
  • Library of Congress Control Number2018060065
  • OCLC Control Number1085576631
  • Better World Books9780830826490
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Classifications

  • LCCBS2825.52.T33 2019
  • LCCBS2825.52 .T33 2019

Description

For many readers of the Bible, the book of Revelation is a riddle that fascinates and frustrates. Scholars and teachers have proposed different keys to its interpretation, including the 'futurist' and historical-critical approaches. However, none of these adequately demonstrates the continuing, vital relevance of the Apocalypse to the contemporary church. Brian Tabb stresses the importance of the canonical context of the book of Revelation and argues that it presents itself as the climax of biblical prophecy. He shows how various Old Testament prophecies and patterns find their consummation in the present and future reign of Jesus Christ, who decisively defeats his foes, saves his people and restores all things. Tabb considers key biblical-theological themes: the triune God; Christ's followers and foes; God's plan for salvation, judgmnent and restoration; and God's word. He also explores how the book's symbolic visions shape believers' worldviews in accordance with what is true, good and beautiful according to God's revealed standards. These visions motivate them to live obediently and counter-culturally in the world as faithful witnesses to Jesus.

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Other Editions

  • All Things New: Revelation as Canonical CapstonePaperbackIVP Academic2019-04-30

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