Rethinking the End of the World: Understanding Apocalyptic Spirituality

B.L. Cooper

ISBN 10: 1498224415 / ISBN 13: 9781498224413

Published by Resource Publications, 2015

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• Title: Rethinking the End of the World: Understanding Apocalyptic Spirituality
• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498224415
• ISBN 13: 9781498224413
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

Since the day Jesus ascended into heaven, the church has eagerly awaited his second coming. And during the intervening years too many Christians have focused their study of the Bible entirely on discovering the end-time signs of his coming. Does Jesus expect us to focus on dates and signs, or does he want us to instead develop a healthy and mature apocalyptic spirituality as we await his coming and the culmination of his plan of redemption and restoration? Many of today's Christians lack a basic understanding of apocalyptic spirituality or do not understand God's mission through the church. Consequently they fail to see and appropriate the rich truths that can be learned and applied to their lives today. Yes, Revelation is a book for today! This book begins by explaining how the historic misinterpretation of end-time Biblical literature has distracted Christians from their true spiritual development and mission. It then explains how developing a proper apocalyptic spirituality can lead believers to healthy applications of end-time teachings. Discover how apocalyptic Biblical literature can help you see the redemptive work that God has in store for us today while we await his imminent return.

About the Authors

B. L. Cooper holds three theological degrees (a Bachelor's in Biblical Literature, a Master's of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation), and writes from a rich background in theology and spiritual formation. Currently on staff at Flipside Church in Southern California as Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Dr. Cooper has over fifteen years of practical experience leading churches in Indiana and California. He currently resides in Claremont, CA with his wife and two daughters.

Don Thorsen, PhD, is Professor of Theology and Chair of Graduate Theology and Ethics at Azusa Pacific University. He is author of more than ten books, including The Wesleyan Quadrilateral, An Exploration of Christian Theology, Everything You Know about Evangelicals Is Wrong, and Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice.