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What if Revelation was not about the end of the world? Too often, eschatology (the study of "end times") has been hijacked by controversial theories and timelines of when Jesus will return. Some have even seen the topic as divisive and irrelevant. A Resurrected Cosmos offers a vision of eschatology that is biblically faithful and imaginatively beautiful. Pastor and theologian Brayden Brookshier leads readers through the book of Revelation, foc...

Although typology has been recognized since the early church, modern discussions have focused on the exact nature of typology, particularly whether it has a prophetic nature. In Prophetic Patterns in the Passion of Jesus, Schmidt examines Davidic psalms as they are quoted in John's Gospel and in Acts in order to determine whether these ancient authors read these psalms prophetically. After clarifying a traditional, prophetic understanding of t...

Irenaeus of Lyons, a significant theologian of the second century AD, played an influential role in shaping the Christian understanding of the gospel, Scriptures, and church structure. While not a founder, his articulation provided an unparalleled scope that laid the groundwork for future church leaders. This volume, part of the Patristic Essentials series, situates Irenaeus in his historical context and emphasizes his contributions to second-...

The Old Testament prophets do not get much airtime on Sunday mornings. Preachers tend to leave the books at the end of the Old Testament unexplored, treading the safe waters of Gospels, epistles, and the occasional psalm or proverb. While prophetic oracles do contain pitfalls, they also hold unique promise for the pulpit. This book explores both, offering a series of preaching strategies based on the literary and theological techniques the pro...

Although typology has been recognized since the early church, modern discussions have focused on the exact nature of typology, particularly whether it has a prophetic nature. In Prophetic Patterns in the Passion of Jesus, Schmidt examines Davidic psalms as they are quoted in John's Gospel and in Acts in order to determine whether these ancient authors read these psalms prophetically. After clarifying a traditional, prophetic understanding of t...

The ascension of Jesus in the book of Hebrews remains an understudied theme in the scholarly literature on Hebrews. This study explores the relationship between the Sonship of Christ and his ascension in the book of Hebrews. Wading into recent debates by scholars over the nature Hebrews' Christology, this study argues that Hebrews 1 and 2 show the Son is both divine and human. As divine, the Son radiates the glory of God, and that glory is put...

Rarely read and even less rarely preached, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs have been compared to riddles wrapped in enigmas. While included in the trilogy of Solomonic works along with Proverbs, they are often ignored because one seems to be overly pessimistic and the other is almost risqué in its description of physical love. Sometimes readers wonder why these books are in their Bibles! Employing a key that is found near the back door of e...

John's Revelation integrates language and imagery from the Hebrew Bible, especially from Exodus, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. While attention to John's use of the Hebrew Bible has contributed toward a helpful framework for interpreting Revelation's difficult themes and images, less attention has been given to John's integration of certain New Testament texts. At the End of All Things examines these potential verbal connections that Revelation ...

John's Revelation integrates language and imagery from the Hebrew Bible, especially from Exodus, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. While attention to John's use of the Hebrew Bible has contributed toward a helpful framework for interpreting Revelation's difficult themes and images, less attention has been given to John's integration of certain New Testament texts. At the End of All Things examines these potential verbal connections that Revelation ...

The War Scroll at Qumran (1QM) is a rich text that describes the battle between the Sons of Light on one side and Belial and the Sons of Darkness on the other. Allusions of Scripture throughout the scroll promise God's support of the Sons of Light, but only columns 10-12 directly cite Scripture. Melgar argues that these citations are used prophetically by looking to the past in order to predict the future, when God will fully establish his rei...

The "prosperity gospel" has spread across the globe and infiltrates homes daily, even through primetime television. Among the core claims of these teachers is that God wants his people to be healthy and wealthy, and if a person is not rich and well, it is because that person lacks faith. This distortion of the Bible's teaching needs to be answered faithfully and winsomely, and the chapters of this volume work toward that end. Writing from pers...

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While scholars commonly recognize allusions to the exodus tradition in the book of Revelation, few inquires exist that examine their purpose, hermeneutical and theological function, and their cumulative impact. The presence of exodus imagery throughout Scripture suggests that the historical exodus from Egypt provided the Jewish people a pattern and hope for a more dramatic future deliverance. Isbell analyzes this hope in Revelation and finds t...

The War Scroll at Qumran (1QM) is a rich text that describes the battle between the Sons of Light on one side and Belial and the Sons of Darkness on the other. Allusions of Scripture throughout the scroll promise God's support of the Sons of Light, but only columns 10-12 directly cite Scripture. Melgar argues that these citations are used prophetically by looking to the past in order to predict the future, when God will fully establish his rei...

While scholars commonly recognize allusions to the exodus tradition in the book of Revelation, few inquires exist that examine their purpose, hermeneutical and theological function, and their cumulative impact. The presence of exodus imagery throughout Scripture suggests that the historical exodus from Egypt provided the Jewish people a pattern and hope for a more dramatic future deliverance. Isbell analyzes this hope in Revelation and finds t...

The church is called to be a "city on a hill, " to be "rich in good deeds, " and especially so to the poor. How has the church fared in this task historically, and how might we heed this calling better in today's societies? The contributors in this book believe that the Scriptures and our early Christian forerunners can help us understand more clearly how to engage with economics, poverty, and wealth to the end that the church better serves th...

In the first and second centuries, the early church flourished in literary activity. A variety of writings collectively named the Apostolic Fathers give us insight into the early church's diverse life, developing theology, and biblical interpretation. Another group of writers known as the apologists defended the faith against outsiders and defended the church's rights from infringements by the Roman empire. Editor Kevin Douglas Hill has curate...

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Most Christmas books focus on the light and joy of the season. Anticipating the Advent, however, portrays the dark side of Christmas because only then will the Light shine the brightest. On the night when the host of heaven sang "Glory to God in the highest, " they were arrayed to do battle with the evil forces who wanted to kill the promised child. This seed of Eve was coming to crush the enemy's head (Gen 3:15) and destroy the Devil's power ...