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James Boice was known in his pastoral ministry for offering clear, practical, and biblical instruction. Never before published, this dynamic work on Revelation 1–6 gives his final thoughts on the church and on worship, as well as facing trials in the light of heavenly realities and Christ’s return. What does Christ expect of his church on earth? How does he desire his people to worship him? What hope does he give for his people when they suffer? As you look to the future for Christ’s return, learn how to live now for his glory.
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“On the other hand, this phrase is probably drawn from Isaiah 11:2, where the prophet says that the sevenfold Spirit will equip the Messiah for his end-time reign. He is the Spirit (1) of ‘the Lord,’ (2) of ‘wisdom,’ (3) of ‘understanding,’ (4) of ‘counsel,’ (5) of ‘might,’ (6) of ‘knowledge,’ and (7) of ‘the fear of the Lord.’” (Page 24)
“As I see it, the primary purpose of Revelation is to enable Christians from every age and in every possible circumstance to view what is happening in history from God’s point of view, rather than from man’s, and to be comforted and strengthened by this perspective to live for Christ and his glory at all times.” (Page 41)
“The purpose of Revelation is to give Christians a heavenly perspective on earthly happenings, however terrible they may be. It was written to help us develop a heavenly world- and life-view.” (Page 41)
“‘Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near’ (Rev. 22:10), meaning that the book was written to be read and understood.” (Page 1)
“this was only an external impression—and by unbelievers at that. In the sight of God, the church was dead.” (Page 118)
James Montgomery Boice (July 7, 1938—June 15, 2000) was pastor of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for more than three decades. With degrees from Harvard, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the University of Basel, Dr. Boice was well known and well respected as a Bible expositor. He wrote many books and commentaries, including a four-volume commentary on the book of Romans, and his Bible Study Hour radio program can still be heard on air and online.