Understanding Eschatology: Why It Matters
''I am pleased to recommend Understanding Eschatology to anyone ranging from an inquisitive church member to a seasoned biblical scholar. In this book, Rob Dalrymple offers a solid hermeneutical methodology, a biblical theology of eschatology, and an exegetical survey of many key texts and themes in a manner that is fully Christocentric.''--Alan S. Bandy, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek, Oklahoma Baptist University'''Understanding Eschatology' is a breath of fresh air for a world jaded by apocalyptic sensationalism. Rob Dalrymple provides a solid, sane, and sensible survey of the field from the perspective of the biblical authors themselves. Delving into the nature of prophetic utterances and using the lens of the person and work of Christ, Dalrymple opens up a seldom-acknowledged vista that focuses on Christ as the fulfillment of the promises and the inaugurator of the kingdom.''--M. James Sawyer, Professor of Theology, Pacific Islands Evangelical Seminary''Eschatology matters. It's our future, after all. Dalrymple is a reliable guide to help us understand the biblical view of the future, and he is right and helpful as he shows us that Jesus is the heart of our future hope. I recommend this book to all who want to know what the Bible really teaches about the return of Jesus.''--Tremper Longman III, Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College --Wipf and Stock Publishers