Do you know what the title of the book of Revelation refers to? Revelation is not about reveling, but about “that which is revealed.” In the book of Revelation, God reveals to the apostle John a fantastic vision. Biblical scholars have long debated how we should interpret the vision’s imagery. Is it literal or isContinue reading “It may or may not be the end of the world, and I feel…hilarious? – Advent Joy, Preview”
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What do you think about End Times Prophecy? – Q & A, Part 5
This week we take a break from our Relationships in the Church series. At Faith Church this past week I gave a Q & A sermon. I asked the congregation for questions ahead of time, and then I attempted to bring biblical theology to bear on their questions. Here’s the next question: What is Faith Church’sContinue reading “What do you think about End Times Prophecy? – Q & A, Part 5”
God’s surprising role as judge – Advent Psalm of Celebration, Part 5
At the conclusion of Psalm 98, a psalm of joyous celebration, suddenly, all the joy and praise and glory seems to stop. Notice how the psalm concludes in verse 9b, “For he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.” Judge? What a different tone. WhatContinue reading “God’s surprising role as judge – Advent Psalm of Celebration, Part 5”
How to read Revelation and apocalyptic literature – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 2
When you think of that word apocalyptic, what comes to mind? The Apocalypse! The end of the world, right? A massive destructive event in which most or all people die. In our day and age, we think of something like a full-scale nuclear war. Or we think of a giant asteroid smashing into the earth,Continue reading “How to read Revelation and apocalyptic literature – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 2”
Do you long for heaven? – Ezekiel 34, Preview
When you think of heaven, what images come to mind? Maybe a long line of people waiting to get in? Or do you think of pearly gates connecting jewel-encrusted walls, a castle, golden streets, and angels? Maybe bright light filling the sky over green rolling hills? Sometimes we think of mansions. Maybe meetings with JesusContinue reading “Do you long for heaven? – Ezekiel 34, Preview”
Are we living in the “last times”? – Jude 17-25, Part 1
Have you ever been in a gathering or meeting where someone is talking, and you think to yourself, “I don’t know what this guy is talking about”? You’re hearing his words, but you’re not understanding him. Maybe he’s using jargon you’re not really familiar with. But here’s the thing, no one in the group listeningContinue reading “Are we living in the “last times”? – Jude 17-25, Part 1″
Feeling fine about the end of the world
The end is near! Remember the predictions of the end of the world that we’ve had in recent years? There was the mayhem of January 31st, 1999. Even if the apocalypse didn’t hit the earth when the clock struck midnight (and of course that was going to be in the Eastern time zone!), remember theContinue reading “Feeling fine about the end of the world”
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