BIB-502 Interpreting the Book of RevelationIn at least 750 words, at least 150 words per prompt, respond to the following prompts about the major themes of and interpretive approaches to Revelation. Responses should be as concise as possible.
1.Explore the theme of endurance in Revelation. Why did Christians in John’s day need to be encouraged to endure? What imperial persecutions were Christians facing?
2.Using the textbook, what are some of the common features of apocalyptic literature, and how does knowing these help us interpret Revelation?
3.Describe the various interpretive approaches to Revelation. Which do you adhere to, and why?
4.Explore the centrality of the death and resurrection of Christ in Revelation (see especially 1:5-6, 18; 5:5-10; 7:14; 14:4-5). What is the basis for the Christian hope of dwelling with God in the new heaven and the new earth?
5.Compare and contrast the portrayal of the new heaven and the new earth in Revelation 21:1-22:5 with the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2. What does this imply about God and his commitment to his promises?
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Resource BIB-502 Interpreting the Book of Revelation In at least 750 words, at least 150 words per prompt, respond to the following prompts about the major themes of and interpretive approaches to Revelation. Responses should be as concise as possible. 1. Explore the theme of endurance in Revelation. Why did Christians in John’s day need to be encouraged to endure? What imperial persecutions were Christians facing? 2. Using the textbook, what are some of the common features of apocalyptic literature, and how does knowing these help us interpret Revelation? 3. Describe the various interpretive approaches to Revelation. Which do you adhere to, and why? 4. Explore the centrality of the death and resurrection of Christ in Revelation (see especially 1:5-6, 18; 5:5-10; 7:14; 14:4-5). What is the basis for the Christian hope of dwelling with God in the new heaven and the new earth? 5. Compare and contrast the portrayal of the new heaven and the new earth in Revelation 21:1-22:5 with the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2. What does this imply about God and his commitment to his promises? References: © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.