Episode 169: We continue our steady march through the book of Revelation. In this episode I deal with the final three (3) churches in Asia Jesus addresses – Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Tune in as I explain the message Jesus has for each of these churches and make a few connections to our present-day issues.
Questions of the Day: At a funeral people say the deceased is already in heaven. Are they, or are they awaiting judgment somewhere?
Episode 168: Hip-deep into the book of Revelation we run into the actual churches Jesus is writing/speaking to concerning the approaching persecution. In chapter 2, we meet four (4) churches in Asia that Jesus for whom Jesus has a message: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. Tune in as I walk through this chapter.
Question of the Day: If Jesus paid for all our sins, why will there by a judgment?
Episode 166: Having introduced the book, we are prepared to dig into the text of Revelation. In chapter one, we meet the author, recipients, and the Lord. Tune in as I walk through Revelation 1.
Question of the Day: Is Jesus God?
Episode 165: I continue to introduce the book of Revelation by explaining the need to read this book through the lens the Lord put in place: “soon,” “near,” and “shortly.” Also, I present some special skills needed to properly understand the Revelation in its proper context.
Question of the Day: When was the book of Revelation written (part 2)?
Episode 164: There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the book of Revelation. Rightly so. It is a tough book to understand. Join me as I cut through the fog of erroneous interpretations and introduce what is sure to be a rich study through a powerful book of prophecy.
Question of the Day: When was the book of Revelation written?
Episode 159: We have finished Daniel, but I want to revisit some of the erroneous interpretations out there concerning the prophetic portions of Daniel. Join me as I walk us through several of the incorrect views out there about Daniel and offer the correct interpretation of these sometimes confusing texts.
Artistic representation of the premillenial view of Nebuchadnezzer’s statue (note the toes):
Question of the Day: Who is the “antichrist”?
Episode 158: We’ve arrived at the end of Daniel and once more encounter the 2,300 days. This time, though, we also have 1,290 days and 1,335 days. What’s all this about? Tune in as I break down a proper understanding of all of these days in Daniel.
2,300 days
March 1, 169 BC – persecution begins by Antiochus IV Epiphanes (see 1 Macc. 1.20-28
June 18, 163 BC – Antiochus dies (see 1 Macc 6.16)
1,290 days
April 19, 167 BC – Daily sacrifice at the temple ends (see 1 Macc 1.29-53)
October 30, 164 BC – Abomination removed (see 1 Macc 4.36-51)
1,335 days (1,290 + 45 days to cleanse the temple)
April 19, 167 BC – Daily sacrifice ends (see 1 Macc 1.29-53)
December 14, 164 BC – Sacrificed renewed (see 1 Macc 4.52)
Question of the Day: What does the Bible say about suicide?
Episode 157: Daniel 11 is a hotbed for all kinds of faulty notions, especially pertaining to Antichrist. However, as I show in this episode, the vision is for Daniel’s people in the 2nd century BC when a brutal dictator named Antiochus IV Epiphanes rises to power. Tune in as I break this down.
Question of the Day: Why are there so many interpretations of the Bible?
Episode 156: Daniel 10 is somewhat of a respite from the prophetic visions. It records that has another vision, but the details of the vision are yet forthcoming in chapter 11. In the meantime, Daniel’s reaction to the vision as well as God’s response to Daniel’s reaction are on display. Tune in a I walk us through the prologue, as it were, for chapters 11 & 12.
Question of the Day: Can we all understand the Bible alike?
Episode 151: A lot is made of the “70 weeks” or “70 sevens” of Daniel. But what are these 70 weeks and what is going to take place during them? How should we understand them? Tune in as I present a proper view of the 70 weeks of Daniel.
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