Following the Lamb : the theme of discipleship in the book of Revelation / Keith T. Marriner ; foreword by David R. Beck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marriner, Keith T., author.

Contributor:

Beck, David R., writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Revelation--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (290 pages) : illustrations, tables

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Wipf & Stock, 2016.

Summary:

Jesus' parting words to his followers were for them to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matt 28:19). This being the case, shouldn't we be concerned with gaining a full understanding of discipleship from the entire New Testament corpus? Many scholars recognize that the theme of discipleship is found throughout the New Testament, even in Revelation, with all of its symbolism and bizarre imagery. But how does it do this? The focus of this study, through the use of content analysis methodology, is to demonstrate that the theme of discipleship is not only found in the Apocalypse, but is also exceedingly relevant for Christians today. In many parts of the world Jesus' disciples are facing opposition and persecution for their testimony to Jesus Christ. It would do Christians well to read the book of Revelation once again. As they read it this time through the eyes of the oppressed, the content of the book will prove extremely valuable to aid disciples of Jesus in their efforts to "follow the Lamb wherever he goes" (Rev 14:4), no matter what the cost.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 8, 2016).

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

9781498237406

1498237401

OCLC:

957436512