Tag: parousia
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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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The Rebellion, Man of Lawlessness, and Return of Christ (Growing Deeper with 2 Thessalonians 2)
The Rebellion and the Man of Lawlessness need to appear before the return of Jesus. But who are they, and what should we do? This episode is a Bible study on 2 Thessalonians 2.
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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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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.
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Armageddon, Part 4: The daily difference any of it makes
The Bible teaches that the world as we know it will come to an end. That’s what I’ve been exploring in a 4-part teaching series called Armageddon: What we know about the end of the world (and the difference it makes). So far we: got our bearings in a discussion with Dr. Brian Irwin (Part 1,…
