Apocalypse: Then, Now, and Soon

by Brent Lauder

Many people have an uneasy relationship with the Book of Revelation. Despite recognizing Revelation to be Holy Scripture, many are left confused and frustrated by its unfamiliar symbols on the one hand and the numerous and often conflicting interpretations on the other. Apocalypse Then, Now, and Later presents an accessible, insightful, and compelling treatment of Holy Scripture’s final book. Written as an introduction to Revelation, this book will help the interested reader clear away some of the mysteries of the Apocalypse and simplify the complex.Rev. Dr. Brent Lauder serves as the Senior Pastor of Providence Christian Church in Cape Coral, Florida. Brent received his education at Ball State University (BS), Covenant Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Reformed Theological Seminary (DMin). He is married to Jennifer and has four children—Job, Miriam, Ethan, and Lydia.

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2023

Reviews

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Popular preachers spend a lot of time in the book of Revelation. They spend a lot of time connecting current events to portions of Revelation, determined that we must be the last generation. Unfortunately, such preaching tends to focus more attention on the anti-Christ than it does Christ. And is that really the purpose of the book of Revelation? Lauder doesn't think so, and neither do I. Lauder has done his homework on the Revelation, but this is not a technical commentary. This is a guided study of the book for the non-specialist. I highly recommended it for that purpose. Study questions at the end of each section help the reader think through what he has just read so that he can really absorb it. A lot of people won't like the book because it doesn't scratch their apocalyptic itch. But it's a fair and careful reading of a book written to help the church in all ages.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Lauder has created a tour de force in what clearly has been a tireless lifetime study of the Book of Revelations, by going back to the original Hebrew in its literal and contextual interpretation, as was was written for its original audience of Christian Jews and the nascent Christian Church. He decodes seeming opaque symbolism and imagery in a way that is completely accessible and provokes deep thought on and understanding of God's plan for his people, but more importantly, for each and every one of us. I came away with renewed faith, joy and conviction in the glory of God's kingdom and in Jesus Christ as the risen savior.

[Johnny Di Fantascio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent companion to a complicated book of the Bible

I have read Revelation many times, but one thing I always wanted to do, but never managed, was UNDERSTAND Revelation. Dr. Lauder’s incredible book is not only accessible and filled with fantastic analogies and illustrations, but it tackles so many questions people have when they read the mysterious conclusion to God’s written word. This is a must read for anyone fascinated with the meaning of the Bible!