How to Read the Apocalypse

How to Read the Apocalypse

Join us for a one-day seminar where with a biblical scholar who will unpack the Apocalypse of John (Revelation). This engaging session will explore the text’s rich symbolism, historical context, and theological significance, emphasizing the triumphant advance of God’s kingdom in history. Discover how this hopeful eschatology interprets Revelation’s visions as a roadmap for the church’s victory and cultural transformation before Christ’s return. Perfect for pastors, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this enigmatic book.

The talks will cover the Old Testament prophetic context, the New Testament apocalyptic context, Symbolical language and the message of John’s Apocalypse.

BBQ Lunch is included with your ticket.

Speaker Bio:

Rev. dr. Sebastian Smolarz, grew up in catholic Poland, became Reformed at the age of 20. He studied theology in Poland, Scotland, and Wales, U.K. (Ph.D. in biblical studies, 2005). He published his Ph.D. dissertation on the Book of Revelation with Wipf and Stock in Oregon. Sebastian has co-pastored a CREC church in Wroclaw, Poland, for the last 21 years. He has lectured at university level, teaching classes on OT prophecy, apocalyptic, and biblical symbolic language. He and his wife Magda have three children, all very much interested in classical music and biblical Psalms.

SCHEDULE

9:30 Registration and greeting

10:00 Singing

10:05 Talk #1 - OT prophetic context

10:50 Break

11:05 Talk #2 - NT apocalyptic context

11:50 Lunch

1:00 Singing

1:05 Talk #3 - Symbolical language

1:50 Break

2:05 Talk #4 - The message of John’s Apocalypse