The Apocalypse: A Series of Special Lectures on the Revelation of Jesus Christ, vol. 1
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Overview
Theologian and pastor Joseph A. Seiss asserts the need for study of the book of Revelation, pointing out the lack of knowledge and familiarity with this last book of the Bible. He calls for a renewed interest and careful attention to this book. To this end, he presents a series of lectures that intensely inspect the book of Revelation passage by passage. The first volume contains 16 lectures.
The Apocalypse: A Series of Special Lectures on the Revelation of Jesus Christ, vol. 1 is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the Bible. With the Logos edition, all Scriptures are linked to the Bibles in your library, making study fast and easy.
Key Features
- Presents a systematic method for interpreting the book of Revelation
- Offers quotes from famous Christian figures
- Contains a detailed table of contents, introduction, cross-reference, and more
Contents
- Lecture First (Rev. 1:1–3)
- Lecture Second (Rev. 1:4–8)
- Lecture Third (Rev. 1:9–17)
- Lecture Fourth (Rev. 1:17–20)
- Lecture Fifth (Rev. 1:20)
- Lecture Sixth (Rev. 2 and 3)
- Lecture Seventh (Rev. 3:21)
- Lecture Eighth (Rev. 4:1)
- Lecture Ninth (Rev. 4:1–11)
- Lecture Tenth (Rev. 5:1–14)
- Lecture Eleventh (Rev. 6:1–2)
- Lecture Twelfth (Rev. 6:3–8)
- Lecture Thirteenth (Rev. 6:9–11)
- Lecture Fourteenth (Rev. 6:12–17)
- Lecture Fifteenth (Rev. 7:1–8)
- Lecture Sixteenth (Rev. 7:9–17)
Top Highlights
“I am also very sure, as God has promised his Spirit to them that ask him, and directed those who lack wisdom to seek for it at his hands, and pronounced all inspired writings to be ‘for our learning’ and comfort, that it will be profitable for all of us, in humble dependence upon Divine grace and guidance, carefully to review what this book was meant to teach.” (Page 14)
“I have already indicated the manner in which the seven Churches are to be viewed. They were literal historical Churches, existing at the time John wrote, but, at the same time, representative and comprehensive of all other Churches of all nations, places and ages—a complete sample of the whole body, in the entirety of its character and career.” (Page 151)
“The very announcements of the Gospel, and all its original and authoritative records, predicted ‘a falling away,’ the coming of ‘false prophets in sheep’s clothing,’ a ‘departing from the faith,’ the bringing in of ‘damnable heresies,’ and all varieties and forms of evil with which the Church has hitherto been marred and disgraced. The darkest pages of its history are just what was foreseen.” (Page 210)
“that ‘Ecclesiastical history is, to a large extent, a history of corruptions.” (Page 206)
“But, to affection is added honor, and to salvation, official dignities. We are not only loved, and freed from our sins, but, if indeed we are Christians, we are princes and priests, named and anointed for immortal regencies and eternal priesthoods.” (Page 52)
Product Details
- Title: The Apocalypse: A Series of Special Lectures on the Revelation of Jesus Christ, vol. 1
- Author: Joseph A. Seiss
- Publisher: Charles C. Cook
- Publication Date: 1901
- Pages: 459
About Joseph A. Seiss
Joseph A. Seiss (1823–1904) was a Lutheran dispensational minister. He was a member of the Plymouth Brethren, a conservative Evangelical sect. In addition to being a pastor, he was also a prolific writer and editor. Seiss edited Prophetic Times and The Lutheran. He wrote many theological books as well, including Last Times, Ecclesia Lutherana, Voices from Babylon, and Luther and the Reformation.