Radiant and Resolute : Exploring the marks of the church before Jesus returns

Radiantand Resolutelooks at what the church will be like before Christ's second coming and callsus to be committed and obedient Jesus followers who are ready for thechallenges ahead.

Radiant and Resolute explores what theBible says the church is like in the end times when Jesus returns and then askswhat the church can do now to be ready. With signsof the end times in evidence like never before, Jesus' return may not be thatfar off. While the time is not known, it is evident that God has a clear planto make the church a beautiful bride for Jesus, and Radiant and Resolutechallenges us to ask what the church should be doing now to beprepared. William Porter believes that the church will needto be resolute during the time of great turmoil ahead but also radiant becauseScripture promises great revival. Combining eschatological thought withpastoral application, this vision is unpacked through four main areas:life in the end times; the church as the bride of Christ; seven marks of theend-time church; and preparing for the end time. Useful foranyone interested in exploring what the Bible says about the end times, Radiantand Resolute will be particularly relevant for those either leading churches orwatching and praying over the signs of the times. Although painting a dramaticpicture of times ahead, this is ultimately a hopeful vision of the Lord helpinghis church to become his radiant bride. If the church is truly to be the radiant and resolutebride of Christ is she ready?Includes a foreword by R.T. Kendall. Radiant and Resolute will helpyou:Gain an understanding of the church from abiblical end-times perspectiveDiscover a scriptural andpastoral understanding of eschatology Gain a clearerunderstanding of the bride of Christ imagery Pivot yourdiscipleship and church life for the future