Loving the Scriptures

In this episode, we begin to examine the closing remarks of the book of Revelation in chapter 22, and how we can see this book as one that is very much relevant and applicable to the twenty-first century church today, just as it was in the first century.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please...

Genesis 3 tells the tragic story of the fall, when sin and death entered the world. But in Revelation 22 we see that what was lost in the beginning is restored in eternity for those who believe in Christ. We explore this wonderful reality about our future in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/...

What does it mean for God and the Lamb to be the temple of the New Jerusalem? What does it mean for the "kings of the earth" and the nations to bring their glory into the city? And what does this have to do with worship in eternity? We answer these questions in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co...

In Revelation 21, John describes the incredible beauty and the security of the people of God (the New Jerusalem). But this is not your normal, average description, but it is one that streatches the limits. In this episode, we see how John does this, and gain insight on what is true about the people of God in eternity.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples i...

What is God up to in this present age leading up to our future eternity? We answer that question in exploring Revelation 21:5-8, after having talked about the new heaven and new earth in previous verses. This is a rich passage that I hope blesses and encourages you.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fo...

What is the new Jerusalem? How is our relationship with God described when we come into the new heaven and new earth? And what is the result of the old order passing away? We explore the answer to these questions as we continue our study in Revelation 21.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Pleas...

Many Christians, when they think about eternity, think about being with the Lord in heaven. But that's as far as their thinking goes, and the Bible reveals much more about what is in store for us as believers in eternity. We explore what that is in this episode as we start to look at Revelation 21.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discour...

In this episode we talk about the Great White Throne judgment in the last verses of Revelation 20. Why is the throne depicted as white? What is the meaning of the "books" that are opened when court is in session? And what does it mean when it says that the sea, Death and Hades gave up its dead?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  ...

How is Satan's downfall going to go down? Revelation 20:7-10 provides us with the answer. In this episode, we examine the eternal destruction of the accuser of the brethren, and we talk about how this text lines up with the vision of the end found in Revelation 19.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Foz...

In this episode, we finish our discussion on the Millennium by exploring the meaning behind "the rest of the dead," how they figure in to salvation at the end of the age, and the identification of the saints as priests of God during the thousand years.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please b...

Revelation 20 says that believers will reign with Christ for a thousand years. But does the "reign of Christ" have a present understanding to it? And if so, what does it mean for His people to reign with Him in the present age? We discuss these questions in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0...

What do the thrones and "coming to life" mean in the Millennium text of Revelation 20? Is a prensent age understanding of these terms justified? We answer these questions in the episode as we continue our study of the thousand years.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a r...

Many people believe that the binding of Satan in Revelation 20 means that he is totally inactive during the "Millennium." In this episode, I explain how this isn't the case, and how the Bible shows us what the binding of Satan means in the present age. (Note: Apologies for the intermitent buzzing noises in the first 12 minutes of the epsiode.)   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Je...

We come to the much-anticipated Millennium passage in Revelation 20. We lay some groundwork in the episode that will help us understand the text going forward, and I let you in on what millennial view I hold to (though I think most of you already know!)   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please...

In this episode, we study the gathering for war of the enemies of God and Christ and His army in Revelation 19. Who wins? I think we all know! How is the victory at the end described in this vision, and what is its significance?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review...

In this episode we begin to explore another vision of the end in Revelation, where we see the glorious return of our Savior and King Jesus Christ. What does Revelation 19:11-16 say about the God who both judges and saves?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!

In this episode, we look at an example of strong spiritual leadership in the person of Samuel. In 1 Samuel 12, after Israel is convicted of their sin in asking for a king, we see how Samuel explains his intention to work for Israel's good and God's glory.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Pleas...

God is a God who provides for His people, even in circumstances where provision seems impossible. In this episode, we see how God provided for His prophet, Elijah, in 1 Kings 17, and how His provision is rooted in His sovereign control.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave...

In this episode we talk about the marriage supper of the Lamb, as well as what it means for the testimony of Jesus to be the spirit of prophecy.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

As great as weddings and marriages are in this life, there is a marriage that is yet to happen that will supercede all the wonferful marriages on this earth. Revelation 19 tells us about the marriage of the Lamb, which the church should excitedly anticipate.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Pl...

In this episode we continue our examination of the fall of Babylon the Great in Revelation 18. How do the people of the earth react to her destruction, and what will the believer's response be to God's judgment on her?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music:...

Though many people may find Babylon the Great attractive, her fall will be swift and sure. In this episode, we begin to examine Revelation 18 and talk about the reason for her upcoming judgment, and the call for people to escape while there's still time.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please...

God is a God who calls all the shots in human history. But in what way does this express itself in Scripture? And more specifically, what does God's control of human events look like in the end when it comes to the destruction of the prostitute in Revelation 17? My new book is now available: Signs of the End https://amzn.to/3iDuwiA Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Reunited Kevin MacLeod (incomp...

What do the seven heads and ten horns of the beast represent? And what are we to understand about the beast altogether? We explore these questions in our continued look at Revelation 17.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

We normally don't think about riches and materialism when it comes to studying the book of Revelation. But in this episode, we talk about how they are embodied in the vision of the prostitute who rides the beast in Revelation 17, and how the church should take warning from her allure.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: ht...