Rethinking the End of the World: Understanding Apocalyptic Spirituality

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.

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. With thirty years of pastoral ministry experience, Dr. Cooper has maintained a focused interest in eschatology throughout his educational journey, consistently emphasizing apocalyptic literature in his studies. Currently serving as Lead Pastor at Villas Church in Fort Myers, Florida, he approaches theological topics not as academic exercises but as transformative truths for discipleship. Dr. Cooper's work reflects his commitment to helping readers assimilate scripture into their lives rather than merely dissecting texts, making complex theological concepts accessible and applicable for authentic spiritual formation.

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.