This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. It is within the limits of acceptable monotheistic worship that the constellation of Revelation 19:10, 22:8–9, and 5:8–12 seems particularly insightful. In both Revelation 19:10 and 22:8–9 John attempts to worship the angel speaking to him.[1] In both instances,Continue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Jewish Monotheistic Devotion”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. To this point, this study has examined Revelation’s names, images, and actions pertaining to Jesus, arguing that these characterizations conveyed the message that “Jesus is Lord.” This section examines the monotheistic context of Second Temple Judaism, considers Revelation’s portrayalContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Jesus Devotion in Revelation”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. Revelation 5:12 is particularly indicative of the importance of Jesus’ actions as sacrifice. The slain Lamb is worthy, not just because of who he is, but also because of what he has done—redeemed the world through his blood. AsContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Sacrifice”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. As already touched on through the examination of names and images, Jesus performs a number of actions in the Apocalypse. This section notes three of the most important active roles fulfilled by Jesus: Seer, Sacrifice, and Conqueror, each ofContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Actions”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. The images employed in the Apocalypse of John reveal four key depictions of Jesus. First, Jesus is pastoral Lord of the Church. These pastoral images connect the Lord of the Church to the Lord of the Temple and Tabernacle,Continue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Depicting Jesus”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. The image of the Lamb appears some twenty–nine times in Revelation, making it John’s favorite way to visually portray Jesus.[1] A number of competing conceptions of what this Lamb–image indicated to the original audience of Revelation have been offered.Continue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: The Lamb”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. The images applied to Jesus in Revelation are of supreme importance, for “the theology of John is visual theology.”[1] While there are a riotous profusion of images used presenting Jesus, this section examines three of the most important: JesusContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Images”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. The most common name applied to Jesus in Revelation is κύριος, which is used some twenty three times.[1] Occasionally this designation comes within a larger title—such as “king of kings and Lord of lords” (17:14)[2]—but many times it occursContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Jesus as LORD”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. In Revelation 19:12–13, Jesus is said to have “a name [ὄνομα] written that no one knows but himself…and the name by which he is called the Word of God.”[1] The meaning of this secret ὄνομα has long been aContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: First and Last”
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. New Testament Studies has long been concerned with understanding the theological implications of early Christian titles for Jesus.[1] Before examining the names applied to Jesus in the Apocalypse, a word of caution should be offered about these titles, forContinue reading “Jesus in the Apocalypse of John: Names”
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