Joy in Our Weakness: A Gift of Hope from the Book of Revelation

By Marva J. Dawn

Book Overview

Neither a commentary on the book of Revelation nor a devotional work -- though it offers aspects of both -- Joy in Our Weakness is instead a theological and practical guide that ushers readers into the very presence of Christ and His Lordship over the powers of evil. Marva Dawn writes compassionately for those who suffer, for this book was born out of her own struggles with physical limitations and chronic illness, and it is intended to help the whole Church learn how to find Joy in every circumstance of life, especially in trials and sufferings.

After outlining some important foundational principles in three introductory chapters, Dawn guides readers through the whole book of Revelation, pointing out the errors of those who try to calendarize the end of the world and instead delineating how The Revelation reveals Christ's Lordship, exposes the workings of the powers, and sustains those who suffer until evil is ultimately defeated. Now thoroughly revised for a wider readership, Joy in Our Weakness highlights The Revelation's original purpose -- to comfort afflicted, suffering believers -- and spells out a biblically grounded "theology of weakness," offering a rare gift to the Church today. A wealth of insight and encouragement truly awaits the readers of these pages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802860699
• ISBN13: 9780802860699
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

perfect for reading and studying together

Reading this book with a friend of mine who is a quadriplegic was tremendous! Marva made sense of what can be a perplexing book of the Bible, beautifully addressing the also-perplexing life of suffering, with a message of hope for us both. The short chapters with real-life tie-ins were ideal in conveying a message that launched our dialogue after reading it. A wonderfully practical message for anyone challenged by disability!