How Do You Understand Revelation?

"I want to argue against certain ways the book has been interpreted because they've created harm," he says. "There is really no way of holding this nationalistic picture and following the lamb who was slain at the same time." The series will focus on how do you understand revelation? And while we talk about that, we're also going to be understanding revelation in certain ways.

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Discover how re-examining the Book of Revelation can challenge and dismantle the harmful ideologies of Christian nationalism. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford begin a new series that aims to reclaim Revelation from misuse and unpack its true message of hope, comfort, and allegiance to Jesus in times of marginalization.

Key Takeaways:

• Introducing the Revelation Series – Starting a deep dive into the Book of Revelation, focusing on its relevance today.

• Confronting Christian Nationalism – Exploring how misinterpretations of Revelation have fueled harmful nationalistic ideologies.

• Understanding Apocalyptic Literature – Discussing the importance of genre and proper hermeneutics in interpreting Revelation responsibly.

• The Danger of Bad Theology – Emphasizing how misusing Revelation can harm individuals and communities, obscuring the true message of Jesus.

Resources Mentioned:

• Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael J. Gorman – Link

• Seeing Things John's Way by David A. deSilva – Link

• Apocalypse and Allegiance by J. Nelson Kraybill – Link

• Unholy Allegiances by David A. deSilva – Link

• Imperial Cults and the Apocalypse of John by Steven J. Friesen – Link

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