This eyeopening series addresses a myriad of questions about the origin and authority of the bible, god, the trinity, man, sin, salvation, revelation, miracles, the church, the end times, and more. Even though some of what sproul has authored is wellwritten and theologically sound, he nevertheless interjects into many of his later books much of the pop psychology gospel permeating evangelicalism today. Dating the book of revelation audio maybe the terms that best describe the two positions are full preterism and partial preterism. Watch video here sproul starts out the lessons covering the diversity of opinion on the literary form of the book of r. The historicist view teaches that the book of revelation is a symbolic presentation of church history beginning in the first century ad through the end of age. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. Sproul and aquinas nature and grace open book with.
This truth shapes how we see ourselves and treat others in the home, the hospital, the prison, and the church. Sproul examines the timetexts associated with the olivet discourse and the book of revelation, demonstrating that when properly understood, they are actually strong evidence for the truthfulness of scripture. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The prophecies of revelation are fulfilled in various historic events such as the fall of the roman empire, the protestant reformation, and the french revolution. He then goes on to lament the fact that christians, even evangelicals are ignorant of scripture, and have had little impact on society. Every time something big happens in the news especially if it involves the middle east it seems a new set of books, reinterpreting the book of revelation, is published. Out of eighteen uses of in the book, at least eleven are directly linked in the same verse to clear old testament allusions. In his classic book the hunger for significance, now with a newly designed cover, dr. Essential truths of the christian faith audiobook by r. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the book of revelation as we seek to understand the destruction of the.
This school of thought interprets the book of daniel as referring to events that. Paul labors the fact that the revelation of the gospel is to a world that is. A tour of scripture from the dust of creation to the glory of revelation r. The eyewitness bible series revelation series has five 1215 minute videos and related study guides. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. This school of thought interprets the book of daniel as referring to events that happened from the 7th century bc until the first century ad, while seeing the prophecies of revelation as events that happened in the first century ad. Sproul begins this book with, the bible declaring, as a man thinks, so is he. Preterism, a christian eschatological view, interprets some partial preterism or all full preterism prophecies of the bible as events which have already happened. Explore the most monumental story ever recorded, a story filled with intrigue, drama, and reallife accounts of god at work in the universe. Both are preterist with respect to some eschatological events, but both are not preterist with respect to all eschatological events obviously the full preterists have no desire to deviate from scripture. Sproul founded and chaired ligonier ministries, pastored saint andrews chapel. Revelation articles resources from ligonier ministries. Sproul is the founder and chairman of ligonier ministries, an international christian education ministry located near orlando, florida. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
Sproul is chairman and president of ligonier ministries, an organization that provides biblical and theological training for laypeople. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Sproul gets to the heart of humanitys search for dignity by unfolding the reality that we are made in the image of god. The book of revelation is a visionary tapestry woven from threads drawn from all of scripture, giving us a unique view into the lords grand purpose for us. His teaching can be heard on the program renewing your mind, which is broadcast on hundreds of radio outlets in the united states and in 40 countries worldwide. The videos are narrative accounts by bible personalities about revelation, such as the apostle john talking about revelation 1. The last days according to jesus kindle edition by sproul, r. Sproul goes on to point out that the ideas that enter our hearts, influence our lives. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. In his commentary on revelation, the late david chilton, a preterist, said, the book of revelation is not about the second coming of christ. Dont waste this time pray for what matters most globally with a tribute to joyce lin. Renewing your mind the book of revelation may 15, 2017.
Sproul everything we know about christianity has been revealed to us by god. It involves removing a cover from something that is concealed. Sproul and bestselling author robert wolgemuth have collaborated to highlight the essence of gods voice, activity, and purpose throughout the old and new testaments in an understandable and thoroughly readable form. He was also founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, florida, first president of reformation bible college, and executive editor of tabletalk magazine. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Sproul examines the timetexts associated with the olivet discourse and the book of revelation, demonstrating that when properly. So who is the beast identified in the book of revelation. Sproul examines how the word of god provides answers to some major questions posed by distinguished philosophers. However, others believe the book of revelation was written after neros suicide. Pdf the ethos of the book of revelation recently, scholars consensus concerning the biblical. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the book of revelation as we seek to understand the destruction of the temple in 70 a.
Whats in the bible a tour of scripture from the dust of. We are continuing our series on preterism as taught by r. As preterist ken gentry writes, if the latedate of around a. The videos and study guides provide an excellent overview of the book of revelation. Gentrys basic understanding of revelation as fulfilled prophecy. Despite our various views, there are some common threads upon which christians agree. Sproul 19392017 was founder of ligonier ministries, an international christian discipleship organization located near orlando, florida. The last days according to jesus, revised and updated. Sproul was founder of ligonier ministries, an international christian discipleship organization located near orlando, fla. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed.
Studying the book of revelation grace online library. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. Full preterist postmillennialism holds that all of the prophetic passages of scripture have already been fulfilled in the fall of jerusalem in 70 a. English standard version imitation leather tan wmaps. Click here to purchase dvd from ligonier ministries the last days according to jesus 12 lectures. Sproul was a bulwark of the faith, standing up for the gospel, the inerrancy of. He was also copastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. When my son was growing up, we developed an annual tradition for the celebration of his birthday. His radio program, renewing your mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio. The book of revelation is a fascinating book, and the debate regarding its interpretation will continue. Sproul devotional in the presence of god christian. He is the minister of preaching and teaching at saint andrews chapel in sanford, florida and has served as a professor at reformed theological seminary, knox seminary, westminster seminary california, and gordonconwell theological seminary. This would include, for example, all of matthew 2425 and, unbelievably, all of the book of revelation.
All believers will stand before jesus christ soon to give an account starting with myself. Pdf the ethos of the book of revelation researchgate. Sproul astutely observes that the recorded accounts of jesus discourse on the mount of olives in the three synoptic gospels can be the most persuasive proof of divinelyinspired fulfilled prophesy due to the amazingly accurate account of the destruction of jerusalem. The book of revelation describes a time period in the last days called the millennium. Sproul matches the biblical portrait of the beast with a man who fits the description right down to the name. In fact, it says that the millennium is a period of onethousand years. What is the prevailing message of the book of revelation. Before we turn to the new jerusalem passage in revelation 21. Sproul august 22, 2018 without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. The church in the book of revelation westminster theological. A notorious figure listed in the book of revelation is called the beast.
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