Category Archives: Revelation

Revelation 22

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Episode 193: We finally come to the end of the book of Revelation. Here we find several challenges to the city. Tune in as I provide one final chapter of clarity to an often confusing book. Plus, a wrap-up, wrap-down of a few principles we learn from the book of Revelation.

Revelation 21

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Episode 192: Our typical interpretation of Revelation 21 & 22 is that this is heaven. However, I challenge that view in this episode. If John is not talking about heaven, what is he talking about? Tune in as I explain the vision.

Question of the Day: Is Satan real?

Revelation 20

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Episode 191: The millennial reign of…who? Must be chapter 20 of Revelation. The book of Revelation begins to wind down very rapidly and the 1,000 years figure shows up a lot. Tune in as I bring clarity to oft misunderstood (and exploited) passage.

Question of the Day: What do Catholics believe?

Revelation 19

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Episode 189: God has issued his judgment concerning Rome (i.e. Babylon). Now comes the Word of God out of heaven to execute that judgment. Battle lines are drawn up for the Battle of Armageddon and then…tune in to hear what happens.

Question of the Day: What do Mormons really believe (part 1)?

Revelation 18

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Episode 188: There’s all kinds of noise in Revelation 18 as angel’s decree the judgment of Rome and as the various people on earth mourn over the destruction of Rome. What about the people of God? Tune in and note the contrast between the mourning of “those who dwell upon the earth” and the saints of God.

Question of the Day: Is the Bible historically reliable (part 2)?

Revelation 17

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Episode 187: Revelation 17 unveils for us the identity of the nation or empire which will be judged by God and His wrath poured out upon them: Rome. With heavy emphasis on Old Testament prophecy (esp. Daniel 7), John, by means of angelic interpreter, describes the nation precisely and reveals history before it happens.

The Seven (7) Heads (+ 1) in Revelation 17:

1. Augustus

2. Tiberius

3. Gaius (AKA Caligula)

4. Claudius

5. Nero (“was”)

[3 usurpers who are not counted: Galba, Otho, Vitellius)

6. Vespasian (“is”)

7. Titus (“is to come…for a little while”)

8. Domitian (the beast)

Question of the Day: Is the Bible historically reliable (part 1)?

Revelation 16

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Episode 185: Finally, the seven (7) bowls of God’s wrath are poured out upon the earth as God executes judgment upon Rome. Rome will experience the full wrath of God. Also, there is an interesting set-up for the battle of Armageddon. What is the battle of Armageddon? Tune in as I provide clarity to an oft misunderstood battle.

Question of the Day: Other religions have their sacred writings; what makes the Bible so special?

Revelation 15

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Episode 184: Yet another interlude before God pours out His full wrath on “those who dwell upon the earth.” John gets a breathtaking view of some happenings in heaven as something big is prepared.

Question of the Day: Will good people of all churches be saved?

Revelation 14

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Episode 183: Revelation 14 is a tricky chapter but it does serve to set the scene for what we will see in the rest of the book. Tune in as I give my brilliant exegesis of this chapter.

Question of the Day: How can we know truth?

Revelation 13

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Episode 181: The beast of the sea. The beast of the earth. The dragon. The mark of the beast. 666. Whew! Busy episode. Tune in as I seek to bring clarity to a complicated and confusing chapter of the Bible.

Question of the Day: Can you please explain the mark of the beast and the number 666?