Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - The Book of Revelation

The General Epistles emphasize that the lordship of Jesus must be lived out in daily life. In Hebrews, Jesus is presented as the final prophet, a Melchizedekian priest, and the king who fulfills the roles of Adam and David by subduing all things. These letters stress that genuine faith is active, expressing itself through works and godly conduct even amidst persecution. Crucially, the church—comprised of both Jews and Gentiles—is identified as the new, restored Israel, functioning as God's temple and the true people of God defined by their relationship to Christ.

The Book of Revelation concludes the biblical narrative by showcasing God’s ultimate reign after a cosmic conflict between good and evil. Earthly powers like Rome are depicted as a harlot and a beast, driven by the dragon, or Satan, to persecute the saints. This opposition manifests through economic discrimination and martyrdom, yet God remains sovereign, even over the power granted to the beasts. Believers are called to persevere to receive the final reward, drawing strength from the knowledge that Jesus has already conquered history and death.

The cross of Christ serves as the hinge of history, where the Lamb’s sacrificial death provides the ransom for people from every nation. This victory allows believers to enter the presence of God, having washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. The story culminates in a new creation where the whole universe becomes God’s temple, fulfilling the promises made to the patriarchs. This new Jerusalem is a symbolic garden-city that reflects God's glory and ensures unbreachable security. Ultimately, the task originally given to Adam is fulfilled by Jesus, and the goal of redemptive history is reached when the righteous see God’s face and behold the King in his beauty.

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