The Heart of Revelation Understanding the 10 Essential Themes of the Bible's Final Book

by Duvall, J. Scott

• ISBN13: 9781535981996
• ISBN10: 1535981997
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-09-15
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

"Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches." 

The book of Revelation speaks powerfully to every aspect of the Christian life, and the modern church desperately needs the vision of hope that it provides. In this thematic approach to the Bible's final book, author J. Scott Duvall identifies ten major themes, including: God and his people, worship, enemies, the mission, and the new creation. In The Heart of Revelation, readers will understand how to read Revelation in context, asking, "What are the main truths and realities of Revelation that we can know for certain?" and learning how these truths are relevant to our lives as modern-day believers. 

Author Biography

J. Scott Duvall is professor of New Testament and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR. 

Table of Contents

Introduction 

Cast of Characters in the Divine Drama of Revelation 

1. God: “The Almighty” 

2. Worship: “You Are Worthy” 

3. The People of God: “His Called, Chosen and Faithful Followers” 

4. The Holy Spirit: “The Seven Spirits before His Throne” 

5. Our Enemies: “The Dragon Stood on the Shore of the Sea” 

6. The Mission: “My Two Witnesses” 

7. Jesus Christ: “The Lamb, Who Was Slain” 

8. Judgment: “How Long, Sovereign Lord?” 

9. The New Creation: “I Saw ‘a New Heaven and a New Earth’” 

10. Perseverance: “To the One Who Is Victorious” 

Notes 

Subject Index 

Scripture Index