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Book SynopsisIn God''s Roadmap to Peace, David R. Bradley steps through God''s revealed roadmap as described in the book of Revelation one event at a time. Before time began, the Creator knew that His decision to create mankind with the freedom to reject Him would eventually lead to suffering and death. Thus, He designed a roadmap that, if followed, would lead men back to the peace God intended. God then revealed this roadmap in His word, the Bible. The final stages of His roadmap were revealed to the Apostle John in what we call the Revelation. In concert with the rest of Scripture, these events come to life as the horrors unfold toward those who choose their own way. As the roadmap continues to its final destination, what is revealed is a glorious, peaceful inheritance beyond imagination awaiting those who place their trust in Him.
Trade ReviewFrom the Foreword: Here is a volume that is simply written by a pastor who is committed to verse by verse expository preaching. A novice in Bible study can understand this exposition and yet it bears the marks of careful study. -- Stanley D. Toussaint, Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
[This book is] for pastors and serious lay people who want a good overall grasp of the book [of Revelation]. -- Eugene Merrill, Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church of Grapeland, Texas, contends that what is said in the book of Revelation is 100% accurate and reliable and will take place, just as Jesus revealed it to John on Patmos, whether or not we completely understand it beforehand. He describes his task as an expositor of Revelation as showing how the visions given to John fit together. He emphasizes the function of prophecy as glorifying God and giving people hope, and the necessity of letting Scripture interpret Scripture. After a twelve-page introduction, he considers why God revealed his roadmap (Rev 1:1-8); the Son with his stars and lampstands (1:9-20); his letters to his lamp- stands (2:1–3:22); God’s magnificent throne room (4:1-11); God’s scroll and the only one who can open it (5:1-14); and so forth. * New Testament Abstracts *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Framework of the Prophets Chapter 3 Why Did God Reveal His Roadmap? Chapter 4 The Son with His Stars and Lampstands Chapter 5 His Letters to His Lampstands Chapter 6 God's Magnificent Throne Room Chapter 7 God's Scroll and the Only One Who Can Open It Chapter 8 The Preparations for the Takeover Chapter 9 The Trumpets Begin to Blow Chapter 10 The Preparations for the Final Trumpet Chapter 11 The Drama of the Ages-The Dragon's Assault Chapter 12 The Drama of the Ages-God's Response Chapter 13 The Final Trumpet Sounds Chapter 14 The Destruction of Babylon the Great Chapter 15 The Final Takeover and Reign of the Son Chapter 16 Everlasting Peace-God's Retirement Plan Chapter 17 Encouragement While Following the Roadmap Part 18 Bibliography Part 19 Subject Index Part 20 Scripture Index Part 21 About the Author
