{"product_id":"revelation-bible-study-placing-our-hope-in-gods-eternal-plans","title":"Revelation Bible Study: Placing Our Hope in God's Eternal Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo book in the Bible has been interpreted as widely as Revelation. Many have found the visions that John depicts to be especially fertile ground for speculation and spiritualization. However, if we want to truly understand this fascinating book, we have to focus on what it meant to its original readers. In doing this, we do not deny its genre (apocalyptic), its purpose (prophecy), its methods (use of symbols), or its message for readers today. Rather, we seek the timeless truths the book relates to believers in Christ both past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"02bDescription\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003eAlthough many details in Revelation are debatable, the basic thrust is not. God summons us from our preoccupation with the world to recognize, in light of his ultimate plan for history, what really matters and what really does not. God first gave Revelation to a culture where people would hear the words of the book and imagine the stark and terrifying images; to be struck by the full force of the book, we must likewise use our imaginations to grasp the images of terror. Revelation is not meant for casual or \"lite\" reading; to genuinely hear it summons us to grapple with God's judgment on a world in rebellion against him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach study in the \u003cem\u003eNIV Application Commentary Resources \u003c\/em\u003eseries employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The \u003cem\u003eoriginal meaning \u003c\/em\u003esection reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The \u003cem\u003epast to present \u003c\/em\u003esection then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the \u003cem\u003equestions\u003c\/em\u003e that accompany each section will help you specifically apply the author's words and teachings and find meaning in them for what you are facing in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: undefined;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom God with Love (Revelation 1:1–20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear (Revelation 2:1–3:22)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatching the Vision (Revelation 4:1–5:14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Can Stand? (Revelation 6:1–17)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaints on Earth and in Heaven (Revelation 7:1–1:17)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast Call—Repent! (Revelation 8:2–11:19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Battle for Souls (Revelation 12:1–14:20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome Down, Angels (Revelation 15:1–16:21)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Need for Wisdom (Revelation 17:1–18:20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Battle (Revelation 19:1–20:15)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hope of the Saints (Revelation 21:1–27)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod with Us (Revelation 22:1–21)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kevin G. Harney","offers":[{"title":"Softcover","offer_id":44885440102536,"sku":"9780310179320","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1309\/6047\/files\/9780310179320.jpg?v=1773377879","url":"https:\/\/faithgateway.com\/products\/revelation-bible-study-placing-our-hope-in-gods-eternal-plans","provider":"FaithGateway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}