It's A.D. 95, and everybody wants a piece of the Apocalypse. Some will kill to destroy it. Others will die to protect it and to remain faithful to the One it proclaims. A storm at sea and an assassination attempt thrust a Roman senator and a wool merchant's son into a conflict between earthly powers and God's kingdom. Flavius and Antonius, both believers in Christ, are about to make a startling discovery: a mysterious scroll, written by the apostle John, that unlocks the secrets of present, past, and future. The Apocalypse---the book of Revelation. Their find comes at a time of great persecution for the early church. The Imperial Cult is spreading Caesar-worship across the Roman province of Asia, and pressure to bow down to the emperor Domitian intensifies by the day. Flavius, Antonius, and their loved ones must stake their lives on what they believe---for the Imperial Temple has learned about the Apocalypse, and they will stop at nothing to destroy it and the church it has empowered.

Apocalypse

Literature & Fiction

Hays, J. Daniel

Pate, C. Marvin

Contemporary

Zondervan

All you wanted to know about biblical prophecy from A to Z, the Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy is a comprehensive reference tool. It is targeted for those who truly desire to understand prophecy and the end-times. Starting with 'Abomination of Desolation' and continuing through hundreds of articles until 'Zionism,' this book provides helpful and interesting discussions of the entire range of biblical prophecy, all at your fingertips. This exhaustive work contains articles on a broad sweep of topics relevant to the study of biblical prophecy and eschatology. The articles are based on solid scholarship, yet are clear and accessible to the lay reader, illuminating even the most complicated issues. The dictionary also strives for a balanced presentation by laying out differing positions along with their strengths and weaknesses, while not pushing any specific theological or interpretive agenda other than a firm commitment to seeking to understand the Scriptures. This is a valuable tool you will refer to time and again.

Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy and End Times

Duvall, J. Scott

Religion & Spirituality

The writings of John are some of the most foundational New Testament documents for today’s Christians. Most evangelical teaching about the life of Jesus begins with the Gospel of John, and Christian teaching on the end times relies heavily on the book of Revelation. Students, pastors, and lay learners need solid, up-to-date resources like this book to responsibly study and understand John’s writings. C. Marvin Pate addresses John’s writings according to their logical divisions: the Gospel of John, the Johannine Epistles, and Revelation. Each section includes a thorough introduction to relevant interpretive issues, including historical background, cultural setting, and theological context. Pate presents a two-fold historical setting for John’s gospel, encouraging readers to consider the text from the perspective of Jesus’ day and from John’s situation in Asia Minor sixty years later. He examines the Johannine epistles on issues like authorship, audience, and theological perspective. For the Apocalypse, Pate explores the challenges of John’s first readers, the nature of apocalyptic literature, and the Roman imperial cult, including as well an explanation of how the church has interpreted Revelation over the years. With its thorough discussion, textbook design and four-color interior, The Writings of John sets the standard for introductory texts on biblical books or collections.

The Writings of John: A Survey of the Gospel, Epistles, and Apocalypse

The Christian, according to the apostle Paul, lives between two times. The end is already present with Christ's death and resurrection, but the end is yet to come with his second appearing. Following the seminal work of Oscar Cullmann, Marvin Pate argues that this "already/not yet" eschatological tension lies at the heart of all writings of the apostle Paul and is, in fact, the key to understanding them. Pate traces the concept of “already/not yet” back to its Jewish roots and shows with exceptional clarity how Paul’s teachings on God, Christ, human beings, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church society, and the last things can be successfully placed within this “already/not yet” framework. In his analysis, Pate exegetes numerous key passages in the Pauline letters.

End of the Age Has Come, The

Zondervan Academic

This paperback repackaging of the hardcover edition contains the full text of the original.

An A-to-Z Guide to Biblical Prophecy and the End Times

The writings of John are some of the most foundational New Testament documents for today’s Christians. Most evangelical teaching about the life of Jesus begins with the Gospel of John, and Christian teaching on the end times relies heavily on the book of Revelation. Students, pastors, and lay learners need solid, up-to-date resources like this book to responsibly study and understand John’s writings. C. Marvin Pate addresses John’s writings according to their logical divisions: the Gospel of John, the Johannine Epistles, and Revelation. Each section includes a thorough introduction to relevant interpretive issues, including historical background, cultural setting, and theological context. Pate presents a two-fold historical setting for John’s gospel, encouraging readers to consider the text from the perspective of Jesus’ day and from John’s situation in Asia Minor sixty years later. He examines the Johannine epistles on issues like authorship, audience, and theological perspective. For the Apocalypse, Pate explores the challenges of John’s first readers, the nature of apocalyptic literature, and the Roman imperial cult, including as well an explanation of how the church has interpreted Revelation over the years. With its thorough discussion and textbook design, The Writings of John sets the standard for introductory texts on biblical books or collections.

The Glory of Adam and the Afflictions of the Righteous: Pauline Suffering in Context

Edwin Mellen Pr

This isn't a phony heading on a tabloid magazine, It's the truth. Between Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ", Dan Brown's " The Davinci Code", and Elaine Pagula's "Beyond Belief", the media's depictions of Jesus are extensive but varied. Because contradictions are plentiful, people everywhere are filled with questions. Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Was he married? Is he really the only way to God? "Crucified In the Media"--examines these modern interpretations as well as archaeological finds such as the Shroud of Turin and the James ossuary, and calls readers back to the historic Christ of the church. Whether you're a reader who wonders about the media's contradictions surrounding Jesus, or a military leader who seeks to correct the misinformation that is so widely portrayed by our culture, Crucified In the Media" will help you discern fact from fiction and help you defend more historically accurate portrayals of Jesus.

Crucified In The Media: Finding The Real Jesus Amidst Today's Headlines

Pate, Sheryl Lynn

Baker Pub Group

It's the end of the world as we know it," proclaims the popular song. And sometimes the daily news appears to confirm that forecast. The signs of the times hailing Christ's return seem to be all around. Or so it appears. But, is it really the end of the world? Christians through the ages have held to a variety of understandings of the millennium--the belief that a 1,000-year period of utopia will one day come. In this book, prophecy expert and biblical scholar Marvin Pate helpfully highlights the three major views of when Christ will return--premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism--as well as a fourth skeptical interpretation, expertly analyzing them all. This timely treatment provides a reader-friendly, accessible overview of the ongoing debate over end-times viewpoints.

What Does the Future Hold?: Exploring Various Views on the End Times

Baker Books

The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.

Romans (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

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Apocalypse

Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy and End Times

The Writings of John: A Survey of the Gospel, Epistles, and Apocalypse

End of the Age Has Come, The

An A-to-Z Guide to Biblical Prophecy and the End Times

The Writings of John: A Survey of the Gospel, Epistles, and Apocalypse

The Glory of Adam and the Afflictions of the Righteous: Pauline Suffering in Context

Crucified In The Media: Finding The Real Jesus Amidst Today's Headlines

What Does the Future Hold?: Exploring Various Views on the End Times

Romans (Teach the Text Commentary Series)