The Testimony Of The Exalted Jesus

Author : Sarah Underwood Dixon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567672646
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Testimony of the Exalted Jesus written by Sarah Underwood Dixon and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interpretation of the phrase 'the testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation has been the centre of much debate, with no clear consensus regarding its meaning. One of the most important but often neglected issues is whether or not the phrase can be read consistently across each instance of its occurrence. The opening lines of the Apocalypse clearly specify that 'the testimony of Jesus' is a moniker for the book of Revelation itself, indicating that the phrase is an internal self-reference to the book's own message. Nevertheless, most interpreters are reluctant to apply this interpretation to the phrase in other parts of the book, leading to varied and inconsistent interpretations of the phrase. Following the intratextual pattern of the apocalyptic books of Daniel and 1 Enoch we can see that it is entirely possible that 'the testimony of Jesus' is a reference to Revelation's own message, an interpretation which is then supported by Dixon's in-depth study of each of the passages in which the phrase occurs. The exploration of the rhetorical impact of interpreting the phrase in this way shows that 'the testimony of Jesus' is not just another title for John's writing, but is something that is given to and even characterizes those who hear the message of the Apocalypse.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
ISBN 13 : 1536030910
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Exaltation of Christ written by Witness Lee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this booklet compiled from Life-study of Philippians, Witness Lee fellowships concerning the exaltation of Christ as revealed in Philippians 2:9-12: “My burden in this booklet is to relate the exaltation of Christ to our spiritual experience. God has already exalted Christ, but have you exalted Him? Christ has been exalted in the universe, but has He been exalted in you?...I do not care to talk about the exaltation of Christ in an objective way, but to apply this to our subjective experience.”

Author : Paul Middleton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567467228
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Violence of the Lamb written by Paul Middleton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The act of martyrdom in the worldview of the Apocalypse has been considered to be an exemplification of non-violent resistance. Paul Middleton argues here, however, that it is in fact a representation of direct participation by Christians, through their martyrdom, in divine violence against those the author of Revelation portrays as God's enemies. Middleton shows that acceptance of martyrdom is to grasp the invitation to participate in the Revelation's divine violence. Martyrs follow the model laid down by the Lamb, who was not only slain, but resurrected, glorified, and who executes judgement. The world created by the Apocalypse encourages readers to conquer the Beast through martyrdom, but also through the experience of resurrection and being appointed judges. In this role, martyrs participate in the judgement of the wicked by sharing the Lamb's power to judge. Different from eschewing violence, the conceptual world of the Apocalypse portrays God, the Lamb, and the martyrs as possessing more power, might, and violent potential than the Emperor and his armies. Middleton believes that martyrdom and violence are necessary components of the worldview of Revelation.

Author : Mark A. Jennings
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567682072
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Price of Partnership in the Letter of Paul to the Philippians written by Mark A. Jennings and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark A. Jennings challenges the consensus that there is no clear single purpose that shapes the entire epistle to the Philippians; instead arguing that there is significant evidence for Paul to have written the letter with the sole intent of persuading the church to maintain its exclusive partnership with him and his gospel mission. Jennings examines each section of Philippians with standard historical-critical methods, rhetorical criticism, and social-scientific methods. Establishing that Paul's argument is rooted in three fundamental tenets, emphasis is first placed on koinonia, and the agreement that Paul and the Philippians had entered into regarding his apostolic mission. Second, Jennings looks at the repeated 'proofs' that Paul offers, that simultaneously affirm the ordained superiority of his apostolic mission and repudiate the claims of his rivals. Third, Jennings analyses the issue of finances in the epistle, discussing how Paul rhetorically transforms the Philippians' financial support into a salient indicator that they esteem his gospel mission authentic. Finally, whereas other scholars have argued that Paul entreats the Philippians to be steadfast in their commitment to the gospel of Christ, Jennings proposes that Paul urges the church to be steadfast in their commitment to his gospel of Christ. Jennings then considers how this seemingly small distinction has profound ramifications for understanding the letter, and shows the gap between these interpretations.

Author : John Hilton III
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781629728711
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Considering the Cross written by John Hilton III and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : D. Miller Quinerly
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490795154
Total Pages : 63 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Testimony of Jesus written by D. Miller Quinerly and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a profile of Jesus as the Son of God and describes his existence as Christ the Redeemer. It focuses on the posture of men as the world awaits the second coming of Christ. The book is rich in scriptural references and other resources for Bible studies, seminars, sermons, and other venues where increased knowledge of the Word is desired.

Author : John Pye Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.8U/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Scripture Testimony to the Messiah written by John Pye Smith and published by . This book was released on 1829 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Stephen W. Lange
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1973642972
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Testimony of Christ written by Stephen W. Lange and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-11-17 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world with so many voices telling us how to find God and how to know him, how can we know what is the truth? How can we separate what is true from what is false? Jesus said that we can know the truth and that the truth will make us free. Author Stephen W. Lange writes an enlightening book showing how we can know the truth about God and Christ. Jesus Christ said there were four witnesses that corroborate his testimony—John the Baptist, the miracles Jesus performed, the witness of God the Father, and the prophecy about the Messiah from the Old Testament. Stephen highlights the testimony of Christ and examines the four witnesses that corroborate it. Stephen then explores the doctrines of Christ and what they mean for people today. We can know the truth of God. We only have to examine the evidence.

Author : James D. Tabor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439123322
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Paul and Jesus written by James D. Tabor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on St. Paul's letters and other early sources to reveal the apostles' sharply competing ideas about the significance of Jesus and his teachings while demonstrating how St. Paul independently shaped Christianity as it is known today.

Author : G. K. Beale
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1493416650
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Colossians and Philemon (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) written by G. K. Beale and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, leading New Testament scholar and bestselling author G. K. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Beale leads readers through all aspects of Colossians and Philemon--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand the meaning and relevance of these biblical books. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.