The Power and Purpose of Apocalyptic Preaching

Posted on August 7, 2025 
Filed under Resources, Theology

From The Gospel Coalition’s Carson Center, an audio recording of a lecture by Don Carson –

“In this lecture, Don Carson discusses the unique nature of apocalyptic literature, emphasizing its distinct historical context and symbolic language. Carson argues that apocalyptic texts like Revelation can be engaging and evangelistically effective. He discusses the importance of understanding these texts within their original setting and literary genre to grasp their full theological significance. …”

Listen – or read the transcript.