The Good News of Revelation

by Larry R. Helyer, Ed Cyzewski

Overview

Readers of the Bible rarely, if ever, turn to the book of Revelation for comfort or assurance in hard times. In fact, many popular interpretations of Revelation today focus on predicting a terrifying future that leaves many unsettled and disconnected from John's original message to the seven churches, many of whom were suffering persecution under the Roman Empire. Revelation encouraged its original readers to persevere as they waited for God to eradicate evil, restore justice, and redeem the world. Revelation speaks to the past, present, and future church with the assurance of Christ's victory over evil and the promise that faithfulness will be richly rewarded. This often perplexing book of the Bible reveals good news about the rule of Christ and the future of God's people. Rather than saying, "Watch out! The Anti-Christ is coming," Revelation tells its readers, "Hold on, Jesus is Lord!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630871178
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	01/13/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	116
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Dr. Larry R. Helyer is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He is the author of Revelation for Dummies (2008), The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John (20
08) and The Life and Witness of Peter (2012).

Ed Cyzewski (MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary) is the author of Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life (2008), Hazardous: Committing to the Cost of Following Jesus (2012), and Unfollowers: The Oversights, Distractions, and Misconceptions that Keep Us from Following Jesus (forthcoming). He writes for a variety of magazines, including Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and blogs regularly on Christian belief and practice at www.inamirrordimly.com.
Larry R. Helyer is professor emeritus of biblical studies at Taylor University. He is the author of numerous books on the Bible.
Ed Cyzewski (MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary) is the author of Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life (2008), Hazardous: Committing to the Cost of Following Jesus (2012), and Unfollowers: The Oversights, Distractions, and Misconceptions that Keep Us from Following Jesus (forthcoming). He writes for a variety of magazines, including Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and blogs regularly on Christian belief and practice at www.inamirrordimly.com.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction: A Story Misunderstood xiii

Section 1 How to Start an Apocalypse

Chapter 1 An Exile to the Rescue 3

Chapter 2 Getting Our Bearings 6

Section 2 Perseverance

Chapter 3 Good News for the Weary 15

Chapter 4 Seven Ways to Persevere 21

Section 3 Judgment and Justice

Chapter 5 Out of Hiding 41

Chapter 6 God's Justice Will Win 47

Section 4 The Battle between Good and Evil

Chapter 7 Setting Captives Free 61

Chapter 8 The Battle between Good and Evil 66

Section 5 Hope for the Future

Chapter 9 A New Journey Begins 83

Chapter 10 A Better End to the Story 87