Revelation (A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition)

by Richard Eckley

Publisher:

WPH

, 2006

Overview

The book of Revelation, like no other text, offers the Christian a cosmic perspective on the implications of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its author offers readers a look into a new world where the enemies of Christ's followers are punished, and the people of God are given their rightful place in a world of blessedness and joy. This commentary will take your study of Revelation deeper than any other interpretation you've encountered.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The real benefit to the book of Revelation is to provide encouragement to continue to walk in the way of Christ.” (Page 59)

“Revelation provides us with a prism into the world of God, and allows this world to break into our own. The lens should not distort our worldview, making it difficult to maneuver through our mundane affairs, but rather finally give meaning and insight into the malformed world that we experience.” (Page 28)

“Actually, every church or Christian believer could examine his or her motives for evangelism as from the first. What brought about the original passions for ministry is often replaced with feelings of duty, disgust, or even one-upmanship. Love is the only motivator accepted by God for social or spiritual renewal. The Great Commission must never overshadow the Great Commandment.” (Page 68)

“This church has the opposite problem of Ephesus: tolerance.” (Page 75)

“Of all the seven churches, the denunciation of the church in Sardis could be considered the worst. There is really no mention of heretical teachers or specific historic enemies. This church has fallen without a whimper. A form of secularization had stripped the life from the church without any explicit attack, inside or out. Accommodation to the culture itself—akin to falling asleep—is the most dangerous threat to any Christian church. This church does not even have the obvious vices found at Laodicea, the vices of wealth and arrogance that are indicative of her downfall.” (Pages 76–77)

Product Details

• Title: Wesleyan Bible Commentary: Revelation
• Author: Richard K. Eckley
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2006
• Pages: 237

About Richard Eckley

Richard K. Eckley is professor of theology at Houghton College, and an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church. He holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology in New Testament Studies from Princeton Theology Seminary. His doctoral work at Duquesne University explored the intersection between the Wesleyan doctrine of the Holy Spirit and current ecumenical theology.