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by Cynthia C. Polsley (Author), Greg Ammons (Foreword by)
What does Jesus value and seek in believers' hearts? In the midst of turbulent current events, what do flourishing, faithful individuals and church groups look like, and how can we personally pursue a more meaningful, intentional Christian lifestyle that pleases the Lord and anticipates Jesus' imminent return for his Bride? Addressing these questions and others through a scriptural lens of hands-on application, Shown Approved walks readers through Jesus' letter to the ancient church of Philadelphia in Rev 3. One of only two positive role models in Rev 2-3, Philadelphia is a Christ-first, Christ-focused example for believers today. Applying Jesus' commendation of Philadelphian Christianity as a call to action and a guide to bold, abundant life, Shown Approved offers encouragement and direction in an increasingly confused culture, connects end-times prophecies to daily living, and serves as a roadmap for healthy, humble, and mission-minded faith.
Author Biography
Cynthia C. Polsley is a classical philologist, researcher, and Christian commentator, teaching on biblical exegesis, languages and civilization, and narratology. She received her PhD in classics from Yale University, where she specialized in contrafactuals and alternative realities in ancient Greek narrative. A spinal cord injury survivor and entrepreneur, her other works include A Primer on Messianic Prophecy, The Bible and the Holographic Universe, and the science fiction series Ifscapes.
