What does the book of Revelation have to say about tribulation and the church? Does Revelation tell us that the church is "raptured" away? Some claim that chapters 6-19 explain the supposed 7-year period of tribulation. Are these chapters to be read as a chronological unfolding of events? Or are they a repetitious telling of the same story? Does the church go through tribulation? Is there a difference between wrath and tribulation? Join me today as we dive into the book of Revelation and find answers to all these stories!

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When discussing end times doctrines, I often hear about the "Great Tribulation." This is a supposed 7-year time of great distress in the world otherwise known as "Daniel's 70th week". However, is this a view that is biblically supported? Does the passage in Daniel 9 really tell us this? Does Revelation (or the rest of scripture) support this idea? Join me for today's episode as we take an in-depth look at the idea of a 7-year tribulation.

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Many claim that Christians will not have to go through the so-called time of tribulation because we will be raptured out before it happens or before it gets really bad. However, is this accurate to scripture? What about the Anti-Christ? Do Christians avoid having to deal with him? Are we gone before he arrives?

If we were to look at Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica we would see that not only will we endure the time of the Anti-Christ (Man of Sin) but also that Jesus WILL NOT come back to gather us UNTIL this man is revealed. When Jesus then comes, He will destroy the Man of Sin and all the wicked while He saves us and gathers us to Himself. Join me on today's podcast as we see that we must "endure" until the end!

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Popularized by the hit book series, the phrase "Left Behind" has become one of fear for all those who are unsure of the end times. With the rise of the rapture doctrine, many have taken hold of this idea that all believers will be taken away while all unbelievers will be "left behind" and have to go through a terrible time of tribulation. But is this biblical?

Join me today as I show you that the left behind rapture theology is a misunderstanding and misreading of scripture. After you listen today, I hope the scriptures are made plain to you and that you WANT to be left behind! Being left behind is where Jesus will be with us forever!

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Many who believe a rapture event, similar to what is described in the Left Behind series, believe this event will be something completely separate from the Second Coming of Christ. Is this true? Are the events described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 something altogether different than the final return of Jesus? Join me on the podcast today as we look into the Bible together to see if they are two events or actually one!

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What is the Rapture? Where did this idea come from? Is it a biblical belief?

In our modern churches (especially in the Western world) the idea of the Rapture has taken a dominant place for many. But where did it come from? What are the biblical supports for such a belief? Join me on this journey as we begin to unpack this view and see if it actually matches up with scripture or not. Today's podcast will solely focus on the idea and the main passage from which it was derived. I will be addressing many other aspects of this belief in the podcasts to come so if you don't hear me talk about it during this podcast- just hang on! We'll cover it all!

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Church attendance in the United States has been declining over the last few decades. This isn't just due to a decline in the Christian faith. There are many Christians today who don't see attending a regular church or attending church regularly as necessary. We can come up with all sorts of excuses or justifications as to why we don't show up on Sunday mornings. What does the Bible say? Is this optional? What is the purpose of gathering together on Sundays or Wednesdays? Do Christians really have to go to church? Can't we follow Christ on our own? What about those who are physically unable to go? Join us for today's episode as we look at whether or not we have to gather together.

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There has been a major shift in the Church over the last couple of centuries, especially in the last 50 years, in regard to the teaching on baptism. Some say it isn't necessary, others say it's just a sign or a symbol, while others claim the act itself is what saves you, while still others claim everything in between. But what is the truth? What does the Bible actually say about baptism? Is it necessary for someone to be a Christian? What is the purpose of baptism? Join us for today's episode and allow the scripture to speak to you!

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