Brayden Rockne Brookshier - The Dawn of the New Creation: Exploring the Christian Hope As Told by Revelation

The Dawn of the New Creation

Exploring the Christian Hope As Told by Revelation

Brayden Rockne Brookshier

Copyright 2018 by Brayden Rockne Brookshier

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The Dawn of the New Creation / Brayden Rockne Brookshier

ISBN-13: 978-1-945793-41-7

ISBN-10: 1-945793-41-4

When people think of revelation, they often mistakenly think only of judgment and the destruction of the world. This book, The Dawn of the New Creation , captures the true essence, the new world, and reality God is preparing for his people. I recommend strongly not just reading but meditating on the themes uncovered in this excellent work. In actuality, we are citizens of heaven/the New Creation, and this will help us realize our wondrous present as well as our glorious future. Our lives will be changed, and we will see everything a lot more clearly as a result. It is exciting to see this extremely positive work on the Apocalypse come to light.

Grant R. Osborne, author of Revelation: Verse by Verse & The Hermeneutical Spiral

In this extremely well written piece, Brayden Brookshier effectively identifies common misunderstandings concerning redemptive history, while directing the reader to a more biblically precise way of discussing the major themes of Revelation. Brookshiers use of both creative illustrations and scholarly analysis makes The Dawn of the New Creation an absolute must-read for anyone seeking greater clarity regarding the eternal hope promised to those in Christ Jesus.

J. D. Eldridge, President, Branch College

Ive been reading and studying Apocalyptic literature all my life. Its been decades since Ive read a book on Revelation that captured my imagination. Brayden Brookshier in his book The Dawn of the New Creation not only challenged my thinking but presented some fresh ideas that pushed me out of my proverbial box and beyond! I loved his take on heavenizing earth.

Frankly, the majority of scholarly works Ive read on Revelation leave me feeling guilty. Guilty for yearning for some version of heaven that feels a little like my home, planet earth. Brayden applied scholarly exegesis to Revelation and the results are exciting. I hope you will take the time to read The Dawn of the New Creation . I promise you wont feel guilty but rather exhilarated about heaven, earth, and a glorious future!

Steve Bombaci, Pastor, Newbreak Church Pacific Beach

Ever find yourself a bit fearful of the Book of Revelationor a bit too nonchalant about what it actually means for your life? Then let me introduce you to Brayden Brookshier, who unveils a treasure trove of truths about the final book of the Bible. These arent just nuggets, folks. These insights are the kind that should have followers of Christ everywhere both lifting our hands in awesome wonder and bowing in the [face] of such beautiful hope.

After reading this book, Im convinced youll see Revelation in an entirely new light and start to think of the last book of the Bible as the bridge to a new booka living book in which youre one of the charactersthats far better than youve ever dared to imagine.

Caleb Breakey, author of Sermon Crunch: Write a Powerful Sermon in Half the Time

To King Jesus may this book exalt your name and celebrate your incomprehensible grace. This book is a response to wondering at your love. My hope is to tell the world of who you are, what you have done, and what you will do.

To Ariana, my bride you have always supported me. Through high and low points, you never let me forget Gods call on our lives as a team. I am forever grateful for your love and support. Thank you for being my loving companion in the adventure so far, with so much more ahead.

To the staff at the Branch College, friends and mentors alikeWayne Kinde, Brooks Fuller, J. D. Eldridge, Sean Henschel, Matt Marzec, and Richard Cates, you all have inspired me and play a pivotal role in my personal growth and passion for faithful exegesis.

To Caleb Breakey and Adam Swiger, who have helped this project become even greater than I thought possiblea simple thank you cannot suffice in conveying my gratitude.

To my readers I wrote this for you. If your life has been blessed because of this book, then that is a win for my years of effort. You, my readers, are what propels me toward future projects. Thank you for allowing me to play a part in inspiring your story and testimony.

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