Dean Flemming - Foretaste of the Future – Reading Revelation in Light of God’s Mission

What is the book of Revelation all about? What if we interpreted the book in the light of God’s mission to redeem the creation? Brent talks with Dean Flemming, Professor of New Testament and Missions at Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas in the States. Dean’s book ‘Foretaste of the Future – Reading Revelation in Light of God’s Mission’ is published by IVP America. (1:00) How Dean was brought up to understand Revelation; (3:10) A mission based reading of Revelation; (6:15) God’s mission is about restoring creation and the world; (7:30) A slaughtered lamb the master symbol of the Apocalypse; (8:15) Sacrificial lamb-like mission; (10:00) The lamb is also the lion in Revelation; (11:38) Faithful witness in Revelation; (14:20) Violence in Revelation; (16:24) Worship in Revelation; (18:30) Why Revelation culminates in the New Jerusalem; (22:40) Dean’s favourite bit of Revelation. Links mentioned in this episode: Iv Press Dean Flemming 'Foretaste of the Future: Reading Revelation in Light of God's Mission '   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.