Strengths and weaknesses
A. Strengths
She writes some significant points in Greek language using Greek letters, which is very helpful for somebody who needs to go back into manuscripts. I recognize this as a strong strength in the book.
Archer is smart enough to find her theme ‘worship’ from anywhere. She analyzes the epilogue. The Apocalypse comes to a close with a brief benediction; “the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all” (Rev. 22:21 NIV). Archer says “the benediction serves as a conclusion to the entire worship setting of the Apocalypse, likely reflecting the benediction spoken as the conclusion to the worship services in the seven churches. The benediction upon all is communal, an open-ended offer of grace that is not limited to just the seven churches but to all who would hear and respond to the Lamb” (p.292- 293). Her ability of finding the theme has added a great value into her work.
Interestingly, I found that the word “Apocalypse” is not being used in the book of Revelation, and Archer mentions this (p. 121). May be this is a small fact, but I see this as a strength in her text; highlighting little, but important things.
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They read and studied the Scriptures with reverence, and they found the golden commandment; “Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37 NIV). The Holy Spirit enhanced the unconditional love between the people and Jesus, and also among each other in the spiritual brotherhood. They shared almost everything and encouraged each other. This team spirit made a platform for them to worship the Lord in the bottom of their hearts. The “worship” became everything for them; they loved it and received the blessings through worship. Melissa Archer was able to highlight every aspect of worship in the
A. Strengths
She writes some significant points in Greek language using Greek letters, which is very helpful for somebody who needs to go back into manuscripts. I recognize this as a strong strength in the book.
Archer is smart enough to find her theme ‘worship’ from anywhere. She analyzes the epilogue. The Apocalypse comes to a close with a brief benediction; “the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all” (Rev. 22:21 NIV). Archer says “the benediction serves as a conclusion to the entire worship setting of the Apocalypse, likely reflecting the benediction spoken as the conclusion to the worship services in the seven churches. The benediction upon all is communal, an open-ended offer of grace that is not limited to just the seven churches but to all who would hear and respond to the Lamb” (p.292- 293). Her ability of finding the theme has added a great value into her work.
Interestingly, I found that the word “Apocalypse” is not being used in the book of Revelation, and Archer mentions this (p. 121). May be this is a small fact, but I see this as a strength in her text; highlighting little, but important things.
According to Luz, “there is one true …show more content…
They read and studied the Scriptures with reverence, and they found the golden commandment; “Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37 NIV). The Holy Spirit enhanced the unconditional love between the people and Jesus, and also among each other in the spiritual brotherhood. They shared almost everything and encouraged each other. This team spirit made a platform for them to worship the Lord in the bottom of their hearts. The “worship” became everything for them; they loved it and received the blessings through worship. Melissa Archer was able to highlight every aspect of worship in the