Follow the Lamb: A Guide to Reading, Understanding, and Applying the Book of Revelation

Praise for Follow the Lamb

According to Follow the Lamb, the book of Revelation focuses not on information about the future but on transformation in the present. Anyone who wants to understand the ‘crown jewel of the Bible’ should put down everything else and read Dalrymple’s book. From ‘the golden ticket’ for understanding Revelation—that it is about Jesus above all else—to the ‘wild world of apocalypses,’ he expertly and sensitively introduces key insights (prerequisites) for grasping the intended meaning of the Bible’s grand finale. Those who read the book of Revelation through the lenses provided in his book will be better prepared than ever to ‘follow the Lamb.’

—Brent Sandy, Adjunct Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College; Professor and Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Grace College (retired)

I enthusiastically recommend Dalrymple’s book Follow the Lamb. His ability to explain the text of Revelation with clarity and concision while maintaining a sound hermeneutical methodology and a robust theology all while maintaining pastoral sensitively is truly impressive. In this book, Dalrymple offers several keys for understanding the message of Revelation while avoiding the pitfalls of tunnel vision, ax grinding, and excessive speculations. He points the reader to what the text actually says as he opens up vistas showcasing the beauty and grandeur of Revelation in a panoramic framework enabling one see how the parts fit within the whole. He masterfully manages to transform the kaleidoscopic imagery of John’s vision into a telescope by which to view the glory of God, the victory of Christ, and the destiny of the people of God arrayed in splendor. As a professor who regularly reads, writes, and teaches on Revelation, I find that Dalrymple’s book strikes the right balance between hermeneutics and exposition. It represents what I look for when selecting a textbook for my students. While it is not a comprehensive introduction or commentary on Revelation, it is one of the of the most accessible explanations of what good hermeneutics looks like and how it relates to the theology, themes, and message of this climactic book of prophecy.

—Alan S. Bandy, Rowena R. Strickland Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, Oklahoma Baptist University

I often tell my students that the New Testament is ultimately an extended commentary on the Old that focuses on two things: Christ and following Christ (Christology and costly discipleship). With passion and clarity, Dalrymple demonstrates that this is true also for Revelation. His insightful book will illuminate much else about Revelation that is often misunderstood and misapplied. It deserves a wide readership.

—Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary’s Seminary and University