Tag: end of the world
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Being Ready for Jesus’ Return: The Parable of the 10 Virgins
Jesus is coming back. This is called the “second advent” or “second coming.” There is no shortage of speculation; but what does Jesus himself tell us about what we should be doing while we wait? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explains his instruction in Matthew 25:1-13. What should we be doing when…
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Keep Calm and Follow Jesus (As the Apocalypse Nears)
The apocalypse is a hot topic. Some obsess, some dismiss. But what did Jesus say about what will happen and how to prepare? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks the “little apocalypse” of Mark 13.
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The Second Coming, Rapture, New Creation, and Children of Light (Growing Deeper with 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11)
It’s been a source of hope, confusion and speculation for a long time. This episode is a Bible study on 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11 and addresses Jesus return, the new heavens and the new earth, the rapture (?), and being children of light.
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The End of the World: A helpful book to navigate biblical teachings
The end of the world. It’s a popular (and much debated) topic. This podcast (and video) introduces you to a new book which I think is helpful, thoughtful and biblical. It’s by Brian Irwin (with Tim Perry): “After Dispensationalism: Reading the Bible for the end of the world.”
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End Times, a temple in ruins, persecution and being ready (Growing Deeper with Luke 21:5-38)
This podcast is an in-depth look at Luke 21:5-38. I discuss Jesus’ words about the end times, a temple in ruins, persecution and being ready.
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What we know about the end of the world [Series summary]
This post summarizes the 4-part series and includes discussion about why and how the world will end, ‘signs’ of the end, and how to live in the meantime.
