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The Function and Usefulness of Apocalyptic Preaching

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In this lecture, Don Carson explores the distinctive role of apocalyptic literature in biblical theology. Carson highlights how its vivid imagery and symbolism convey transcendent truths about God, moral absolutes, and the ultimate fulfillment of biblical themes. Carson underscores the genre's effectiveness in evangelism, teaching believers to anticipate Christ's return, and revealing the cosmic dimensions of spiritual conflict.

He teaches the following:

  • How apocalyptic literature employs vivid imagery to convey transcendent truths
  • How Revelation draws upon earlier scriptures, weaving them into a comprehensive vision of God's ultimate purposes
  • Why the phrase "I will be their God, and they will be my people" reaches its fulfillment in Revelation
  • Apocalyptic literature provides a cosmic perspective on spiritual conflict
  • How this genre highlights the sovereignty of God over all events
  • How the symbolic language of apocalyptic literature invites deeper reflection
  • Why preaching apocalyptic texts requires careful exegesis
  • Apocalyptic texts remind the church of its eschatological hope and the promise of Christ's return
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67 episodes

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In this lecture, Don Carson explores the distinctive role of apocalyptic literature in biblical theology. Carson highlights how its vivid imagery and symbolism convey transcendent truths about God, moral absolutes, and the ultimate fulfillment of biblical themes. Carson underscores the genre's effectiveness in evangelism, teaching believers to anticipate Christ's return, and revealing the cosmic dimensions of spiritual conflict.

He teaches the following:

  • How apocalyptic literature employs vivid imagery to convey transcendent truths
  • How Revelation draws upon earlier scriptures, weaving them into a comprehensive vision of God's ultimate purposes
  • Why the phrase "I will be their God, and they will be my people" reaches its fulfillment in Revelation
  • Apocalyptic literature provides a cosmic perspective on spiritual conflict
  • How this genre highlights the sovereignty of God over all events
  • How the symbolic language of apocalyptic literature invites deeper reflection
  • Why preaching apocalyptic texts requires careful exegesis
  • Apocalyptic texts remind the church of its eschatological hope and the promise of Christ's return
  continue reading

67 episodes

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