Seven Churches, Four Horsemen, One Lord: Lessons from the Apocalypse
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Overview
James Boice was known in his pastoral ministry for offering clear, practical, and biblical instruction. Never before published, this dynamic work on Revelation 1–6 gives his final thoughts on the church and on worship, as well as facing trials in the light of heavenly realities and Christ’s return. What does Christ expect of his church on earth? How does he desire his people to worship him? What hope does he give for his people when they suffer? As you look to the future for Christ’s return, learn how to live now for his glory.
- Provides clear, practical, and biblical instruction
- Focuses on Revelation 1–6
- Explores facing trials in the light of heavenly realities and Christ’s return
Top Highlights
“On the other hand, this phrase is probably drawn from Isaiah 11:2, where the prophet says that the sevenfold Spirit will equip the Messiah for his end-time reign. He is the Spirit (1) of ‘the Lord,’ (2) of ‘wisdom,’ (3) of ‘understanding,’ (4) of ‘counsel,’ (5) of ‘might,’ (6) of ‘knowledge,’ and (7) of ‘the fear of the Lord.’” (Page 24)
“As I see it, the primary purpose of Revelation is to enable Christians from every age and in every possible circumstance to view what is happening in history from God’s point of view, rather than from man’s, and to be comforted and strengthened by this perspective to live for Christ and his glory at all times.” (Page 41)
“The purpose of Revelation is to give Christians a heavenly perspective on earthly happenings, however terrible they may be. It was written to help us develop a heavenly world- and life-view.” (Page 41)
“‘Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near’ (Rev. 22:10), meaning that the book was written to be read and understood.” (Page 1)
“this was only an external impression—and by unbelievers at that. In the sight of God, the church was dead.” (Page 118)
- Title: Seven Churches, Four Horsemen, One Lord: Lessons from the Apocalypse
- Author: James Montgomery Boice
- Publisher: P&R
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 261
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Revelation 1-6 › Sermons; Bible. N.T. Revelation 1-6 › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781629957647, 9781629957654, 9781629957661, 162995764X, 1629957658, 1629957666
- Resource ID: LLS:SVNCHRCHSPCLYPS
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:14:59Z
James Montgomery Boice (July 7, 1938–June 15, 2000) was a Reformed theologian and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death. He received degrees from Harvard University, Princeton Theological Seminary, University of Basel in Switzerland and Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church.
Boice served as senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour radio broadcast on which Boice was a speaker for more than 30 years. He also served as chairman of the International Council of Biblical Inerrancy for over ten years.
Boice’s 27-volume Expositional Commentary set reflects his years of experience in the pulpit. He also authored Foundations of the Christian Faith which provides a readable overview of Christian theology.
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