Reading and Understanding the Book of Revelation with Garrett Best
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Do you struggle to understand the book of Revelation? This episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast addresses the common problems and misconceptions that people have when reading the book of Revelation. Many find it to be a confusing and scary book of the Bible. However, today's guest, Garrett Best, explains that Revelation doesn't have to be scary and that it is actually a highly relevant and encouraging book for Christians today.
The discussion delves into the importance of understanding the genre and context of Revelation in order to properly interpret its symbolism and message. Key biblical concepts explored include Revelation's role as prophecy, its connection to the Old Testament, and its central themes of exclusive allegiance to God and faithful witness in the face of cultural pressure and conflict. The episode aims to equip listeners with a framework for reading Revelation that focuses on its original purpose and application.
Garrett Best is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Bible and Ministry at York University in Nebraska. He initially avoided studying the book of Revelation, but was eventually drawn to it and ended up writing his dissertation on the book. Best shares his journey of coming to appreciate and champion the relevance of Revelation for the church today, providing valuable insights for listeners seeking to better understand this crucial but often misunderstood biblical text.
Such a helpful introduction to interpreting Revelation! I'll be referencing in the future!
11:47 am. Throughly enjoyed thus pod cast. Garrett did a great job explaining some of the myths behind revelations. He helped me understand that this indeed was written for the 7 church's. It doesn't mean we should let our guard down and do whatever in our own lives.
Thank you for giving us a better understanding of of Revelations! We will continue to study ❤
This is very helpful. Keep our minds in the true Kingdom😊
Great discussion. 👍🏻👍🏻
"I just find, that most Christians, we don't know our Old Testaments" . I have found this as well.
I am part of another Kingdom, the Kingdom of God (Dan 2:34-35,44-45; Jn 18:36; Col 1:13; 1 Pet 2:9; Rev 1:6). My King has all authority in heaven and on the earth (Mt 28:18; Rev 1:5). His Kingdom is unshakable and eternal (Dan 2:44; Heb 12:28; Rev 11:15). My citizenship is in heaven (Phil 3:20). I am a stranger (Heb 11:13), a foreigner (1 Chr 29:15), and a pilgrim (1 Pet 2:11) in this world. I am an ambassador (2 Cor 5:20) who represents the commands of my King Jesus in this world.
I believe mystery Babylon is Jerusalem.