Du Rand, J.A.2009-10-062009-10-062000Du Rand, JA 2000, '"Hy wat is en wat was en wat kom": Die God van betrokkenheid volgens Openbaring', Skrif en Kerk, vol. 21, no.3, pp. 530-544.0257-8891http://hdl.handle.net/2263/11421Continued 2001 as 'Verbum et Ecclesia'The theocentricity of Revelation makes an imperative of the placement of the committed One who is and who was and who is to come in the centre of history of mankind. God's character, as depicted in Revelation, is developed through interaction with all creation. The response of nondivine characters to their creator shapes the hearer's/readers' perception of God, who is both revealed and shrouded in mystery through the apocalyptic visions. Through direct, indirect and interdividual characterisation, the focus falls on the expression "who is to come" to emphasise God's commitment, through the sacrifice of the Lamb.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaGod of commitmentTheocentricityPerception of GodBible -- N.T. -- Revelation -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.God -- Biblical teachingArticle