Seven Deadly Spirits: The Message of Revelation's Letters for Today's Church

by T. Scott Daniels, Richard Mouw (Foreword)

T. Scott Daniels, pastor of a Los Angeles megachurch, contends that corporate bodies like churches form an individual spiritual personality of sorts. Cultural influences can impact the collective spirit or attitude of a congregation, either hindering it from becoming all God intends it to be or setting it free to glorify God.In this practical work, Daniels examines the nature of the seven representative "angels" of the churches addressed in Revelation to show how congregations can escape the principalities and powers that hold them captive. The book encourages working pastors, church leaders, and ministry students to consider a systems approach to church leadership--one that takes seriously the powers at work within local congregations--and offers suggestions for transformation.

Genres: Biblical Studies

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2009

Reviews

[Robert D. Cornwall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scott Daniels walks the reader through the seven letters John of Patmos wrote to the seven churches of Asia. These letters are found in Revelation 2-3. For those preachers, especially, seeking a way into Revelation without going all the way, Daniels provides a helpful introduction to the seven churches and then makes a connection to contemporary concerns.

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging, challenging and concise approach to the Book of Revelation. Not only lays the groundwork for an insightful reading of Revelation, but speaks powerfully to the contemporary church as well.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thought provoking, helpful read. There is a lot to like in this book by Scott Daniels. The book's introduction is the key piece and alone is worth the purchase price. The concluding chapter pulls it all together clearly. The chapters in between, seven of them, one for each of the churches in Asia spoken to in Revelation 2-3 are clear and concise. It's not hard to imagine that each started as a Sunday message. I like the fact that Daniels writes without the hype and excess that seems to characterize so many Christian books today in their search for readers. I can't think of a single church that would not benefit from entering into a process of listening and discernment to determine the Angel of that church and what the Spirit is saying to it. A very worthwhile read for pastors, elders, and church leaders. This book probably won't get the pub it deserves but It's deserving of a wide reading.

[Don Dunnington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice combination of N.T. scholarship and pastoral sensitivity in this helpful treatment of the message to the seven churches in Revelation. Shows how the message originally sent to the churches in Asia Minor might still apply to the church today as it attempts to live faithfully while under constant pressure to yield to the message/idolatries of the dominant culture.

[Eric Beeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great perspective on Revelation.

[Troy Holt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recieved more insight and additional background info on the 7 churches of Asia