Podcasts about Second Coming

What is ‘the Christmas story' really? And how does it change when you tell it from within a different religious tradition? In Conflicted's first-ever Christmas Special, Thomas and Aimen retell the Nativity as it appears in the Gospels and in the Qur'an.  They discuss: Who were the Magi? Zoroastrian priests or Nabataean nomads? How the Nativity story differs between the Bible and the Qur'an A controversial theory about how local Christian traditions may have shaped the Qur'anic telling The overlooked reason why Qur'an presumes its audience already knows the underlying stories Christ's ‘unfinished business' in Islam: the Second Coming and the fight against the Antichrist The sharpest divergence: the Crucifixion and what it implies about Jesus' mission Join the Conflicted Community here: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced by Thomas Small and edited by Lizzy Andrews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardon Ellis sits down with Richard Brunson, author of “Before the Second Coming,” to explore the lesser-known and more symbolic indicators of Christ's Second Coming. Rather than focusing solely on popular concepts like the Mark of the Beast or the Rapture, the conversation delves into the deep scriptural “types and shadows” that foreshadow Christ's return.Richard Brunson explains what a “type” is—a symbolic instance or event that represents something greater or prophetic. The discussion highlights how many scriptural types typically point to Christ's first coming (such as Jonah as a sign, or the Passover lamb as symbolic of Jesus Christ's sacrifice), before pivoting toward symbols relating to his Second Coming that are often overlooked.

In this ClimateGenn episode I am speaking with cofounder of the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA) and author of Paradise Lost, Paul Hoggett. Paul's book was published in 2023 and is more relevant today than it was a couple of years ago, given the ongoing tragedies and violence we are all being subjected to and forced to respond to. "There's that kind of coldness, that cold indifference in the face of inhumanity and suffering is something I think has been a very powerful element in the way in which, for example, oil companies and oil company professionals and executives have functioned."Paul Hoggett - Author of 'Paradise Lost' 2023For more information visit: https://genn.cc/a-blank-and-pitiless-stare-confronting-the-inhuman/Paul refers to the work of the poet WB Yeats, in particular, one poem, ‘The Second Coming' written in 1919 in the aftermath of the first world war. Given its resonance in the context of our lives today, I have pasted below for those who have not read it:Turning and turning in the widening gyreThe falcon cannot hear the falconer;Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhereThe ceremony of innocence is drowned;The best lack all conviction, while the worstAre full of passionate intensity.Surely some revelation is at hand;Surely the Second Coming is at hand.The Second Coming! Hardly are those words outWhen a vast image out of Spiritus MundiTroubles my sight: somewhere in sands of the desertA shape with lion body and the head of a man,A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,Is moving its slow thighs, while all about itReel shadows of the indignant desert birds.The darkness drops again; but now I knowThat twenty centuries of stony sleepWere vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?Source WikipediaI definitely recommend Paul's book, Pandora's Box too if you want to explore the issues that we discuss in this episode. I have found it fascinating.W.B. Yeats – The Second Coming

A new weed related condition is making people scream barf, Kevin finally gets the news he's been waiting for with The Second Coming of John Cooper and Geoff has to ride the pine while dealing with the flu.

Just as the Magi expected to find the Newborn King by following a star they saw in the east, so too the Church from her earliest days has looked to the east (that is, ad orientem) in expectation of the Second Coming.

In the 1960s and '70s, yoga teacher–turned–self-proclaimed messiah Anne Hamilton-Byrne built one of Australia's most shocking cults—an LSD-fueled blend of New Age mysticism, stolen children, and her own delusions of divine destiny. With doctors, psychiatrists, and academics convinced she was the Second Coming of Christ, Anne created The Family, a secretive compound where kids endured years of isolation and abuse. Be VERY thankful you're not in this CULT! CULT! CULT!To help Cody, go to: https://halodentalnetwork.org/nominate/#nominateYou'll need to add the following info: Name: Cody Allen  City:  Bridgeport  State: Pennsylvania  DOB: 02/02/1989 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this latest mini-series, we will discuss the differences between the Rapture and the Second Coming

ISAIAH WAS a wordsmith. And the Hebrew word he used translated “idols,” ʾĕlîlim, identifies the spiritual nature and origin of the idols he condemned. Dr. Christopher B. Hays, citing work of A. T. Clay published in 1907, identified the origin of ʾĕlîlim as the name of the Mesopotamian deity Ellil, which was the Akkadian form of the Babylonian/Sumerian god Enlil. As Derek documented in The Second Coming of Saturn, Ellil/Enlil was the equivalent of the Canaanite father-god El, and thus “the abomination of the Ammonites,” Milcom (i.e., Molech). He was also known as Assur, chief god of the Assyrians, Dagon of the Philistines, Kronos of the Greeks, Saturn of the Romans, and probably Osiris of the Egyptians, among others. We believe this entity is also Shemihazah, leader of the sons of God in Genesis 6, whose rebellion created the monstrous Nephilim, the spirits of which became demons upon their deaths in the Flood of Noah. Isaiah, then, was condemning not carved blocks of wood or stone, but the demonic spirits they represented—the “gods” of the pagans whom the kingdoms of Israel and Judah continued to worship. We'll see as we get deeper into the Book of Isaiah that the prophet understood the nature of the entities the Israelites were interacting with. The cult of the dead was alive and well in the time of Isaiah. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation | @thebiblesgreatestmysteries• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

Patrick and Jonah continue their “Facing Evil” series, returning to Steiner's Work of the Angels in Man's Astral Body. They explore what happens when we sleep through the spiritual impulses meant to awaken us, and how Ahrimanic materialism and Luciferic automatic spirituality can distort those impulses. The conversation touches on the New Testament image of Christ coming “as a thief in the night,” the danger of losing moral discernment, and Steiner's striking idea of a renewed Mystery of Golgotha in the etheric world.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

ISAIAH WAS a wordsmith. And the word he used translated “idols,” ʾĕlîlim, identifies the spiritual nature and origin of the idols he condemned. Dr. Christopher B. Hays, citing the work of A. T. Clay published in 1907, identified the origin of ʾĕlîlim as the name of the Mesopotamian deity Ellil, which was the Akkadian form of the Babylonian/Sumerian god Enlil. As Derek documented in The Second Coming of Saturn, Ellil/Enlil was the equivalent of the Canaanite father-god El, and thus “the abomination of the Ammonites,” Milcom (i.e., Molech). He was also known as Assur, chief god of the Assyrians, Dagon of the Philistines, Kronos of the Greeks, Saturn of the Romans, and probably Osiris of the Egyptians, among others. We believe this entity is also Shemihazah, leader of the sons of God in Genesis 6, whose rebellion created the monstrous Nephilim, the spirits of which became demons upon their deaths in the Flood of Noah. Isaiah, then, was condemning not carved blocks of wood or stone, but the demonic spirits they represented—the “gods” of the pagans whom the kingdoms of Israel and Judah continued to worship. We'll see as we get deeper into the Book of Isaiah that the prophet understood the nature of the entities the Israelites were interacting with. The cult of the dead was alive and well in the time of Isaiah.

Pastor Dave Kreyssig

Listen to this week's message as we hear about the HOPE of Jesus' second coming.

If you would like additional information, books, or if you would like to make a love donation; please visit us at https://www.walkinginpower.orgThis theological discussion meticulously examines Revelation Chapter 4, interpreting it as a depiction of the heavenly tabernacle and its relation to end-times prophecy, particularly the Rapture. Bern argues against a single, pre-tribulation rapture for the entire church, suggesting a possible early rapture for the obedient, committed believers (the "Philadelphiaian church") before the Day of Wrath begins, based on scriptural commands to "watch and pray." However, the text assures that all born-again believers, even the lukewarm (the "Laodicean church"), will be taken before the end of the Tribulation. Finally, the vision of God's throne in Revelation 4, complete with a circular, emerald rainbow representing an unending, life-giving covenant, is revealed to be a glimpse of the heavenly tabernacle, with elements like the sea of glass and the 24 elders mirroring the Old Testament's sanctuary and its priesthood.

If you would like additional information, books, or if you would like to make a love donation; please visit us at https://www.walkinginpower.orgThis segment continues the study of Revelation, specifically focusing on how the concepts of the Rapture and the Wrath of God relate to the two-rapture theory. Bern emphasizes that biblical prophecy must be understood primarily from the perspective of God's dealings with Israel, with the Church being grafted in. The conflict in rapture timing (pre-, mid-, or post-Tribulation) arises because some scriptures suggest an early removal before the Tribulation, while others point to a rapture near Christ's Second Coming. Bern proposes that the term "pre-wrath rapture" (occurring just before Christ sets foot on Earth) resolves the conflict, suggesting two distinct rapture events: an early one for the fervent Philadelphia Church and a later one for the redeemed from the Tribulation (including the formerly lukewarm Laodicean believers). This idea is reinforced by Jesus's words in Matthew 24:33, which in the original Greek translation uses the plural, "right at the doors," implying multiple entry points or rapture events.The analysis next tackles the issue of whether the Church will endure the seven-year Tribulation, which is marked by the Wrath of God. Citing Revelation 6:12-17 (the Sixth Seal), Bern confirms that the judgments poured out are explicitly referred to as the "wrath of the Lamb," refuting the claim that the Tribulation is solely the wrath of Satan. Crucially, Nahum 1:2 states that God "reserves wrath for his enemies," and Romans 5:9 confirms that believers "shall be saved from the wrath of God" through justification by blood. Bern explains that if a believer is obedient and a "friend" of Christ (John 15:13-15), they are not God's enemy and would therefore not be appointed to His wrath. Thus, an early rapture for the faithful is seen as a blessing for obedience (Deuteronomy 28), while the lukewarm are "spit out" into the Tribulation, where they can develop the zeal (covenant relationship) needed to participate in the second, later rapture.

What's the point of Advent in a world that's already been playing Christmas music since October? Kaitlyn digs into the ancient roots of Advent, why the church calendar begins with longing instead of celebration, and how this season teaches us to live in the tension between God's promises and our present reality. When we feel the quiet ache from the Christmas season never quite living up to our expectations, Advent helps us understand the true meaning of Christmas better than Charlie Brown ever could. 0:00 - Theme Song   1:20 - Why Do We Do Advent?   3:32 - Christmas Starts December 25?   7:20 - Advent is Somber?   14:07 - Sponsor - Aura Frames - Need a holiday gift to share memories? Get 35% off the Aura Carver Mat Frame with promo code KAITLYN at https://www.auraframes.com   15:08 - Sponsor - SelectQuote - Go to https://www.selectquote.com/kaitlyn to get started on your new life insurance policy   16:16 - Living Differently from the World   20:04 - A Thrill of Hope   26:48 - The Second Coming   30:21 - End Credits

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In Advent we remember the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We remember His coming at the Incarnation. And, we keep before us a living remembrance of His Second and final coming when all souls will go before Him. In the Gospel of St. Luke 21, Jesus teaches His paramount teaching on both the signs to watch for regarding His Second Coming and how to prepare for that day. Today, we heed His teaching and seek to live the life of His bride who prepares herself for the coming of the Bridegroom.

From now until Christmas we will be focusing each week on a tradition of advent. Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.This week we focus on the first tradition HOPE.Micah 2-4But you, Bethlehem, David's country,   the runt of the litter—From you will come the leader   who will shepherd-rule Israel.He'll be no upstart, no pretender.   His family tree is ancient and distinguished.Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes   until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,And the scattered brothers come back   home to the family of Israel.He will stand tall in his shepherd-rule by God's strength,   centered in the majesty of God-Revealed.And the people will have a good and safe home,   for the whole world will hold him in respect—   Peacemaker of the world!Do you feel like the runt of the liter? Asking, what good can come from you? That's how Bethlehem felt before the unthinkable happened.From this runt of the litter, the most unexpected, the least likely event in history happened.As we prepare our hearts for celebrating the arrival of the Peacemaker of the world, can you offer what you have, as unsightly as you may think it is, as a birthing place of Hope this season.Often in is in the least likely places that we encounter the closeness of Immanuel - God with us.Let's pray: “Immanuel, Lord Jesus, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.  To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus! Help us to receive and embrace the Hope eternal that only You bring. Emanuel, God with us. Amen”

In this latest mini-series, we will discuss the differences between the Rapture and the Second Coming

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Isaiah 11:1-10

Matthew Miller provided a critique of the clergy and tradition regarding the Second Coming, arguing that a plain reading of the Greek words epiphaneia (G205) and parousia (G3952) proves there is only one future return of Jesus Christ, which invalidates any notion of a partial return or a third coming. Miller stressed that the destruction of the "man of lawlessness" occurs at this single "epiphany" and that Christ returns with the saints, urging all to maintain a daily connection with the Spirit of truth through personal research and a hard copy of Strong's concordance to avoid deception from the accredited clergy. Kenneth Taylor praised Miller's explanation for simplifying the concept, and Miller closed the meeting with the Lord's Prayer and a blessing for the attendees.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reminds us that Jesus will return again to finish His work. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon The Paradox of Christmas: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide. Join us!

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At the end of time, Our Lord will come as a just judge, dispensing publicly and privately the punishment or rewards to each as is due. How we respond to this Second Coming of Christ is reflected in how we respond now to his first coming in the Incarnation. It is at this time that we are called to submit to Our Lord Jesus Christ. For if we do not submit to him now, during this season of Advent, surely we will not submit when He comes again in glory.

As long as the sun, moon and stars shine, God has made an unbreakable covenant with Israel to exist! Join Christine Darg on the Jerusalem Channel as she explores the role of Israel in biblical prophecy. With insights from prophetic scriptures, discover how current events align with the Bible's forecasts and the importance of standing firm in faith.

The sermon presents a clear, biblically grounded refutation of key dispensationalist interpretations of the Second Coming, affirming that there is only one, visible, physical, and unexpected return of Christ—contrary to the popular notion of a secret rapture followed by a separate 'second' coming. It emphasizes that Scripture consistently portrays the Second Coming as a climactic, glorious, and universally observable event, not a hidden or predictive occurrence, and rejects the idea that believers can discern its timing through prophetic calculations. The sermon dismantles four major dispensational errors: the belief in multiple comings, the claim that the timing can be known, the doctrine of a postponed kingdom, and the idea that Christ returns primarily to rescue believers from a future Armageddon, instead affirming that Christ's return is both a judgment on unbelievers and a glorification of His saints, with the kingdom already established at His ascension and advancing throughout history.

Pastor Nelms teaches part 2 of this message from the parable of the ten virgins on how to stay filled with the oil of the Spirit of God.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/renaissance-school-of-the-spirit--3241606/support

Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 24:29-44 (Fr. David Smith)

In this Advent episode, Dr. Scott Sherwood of Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene explores the theme of Hope. Describing the season as an "adventure," he invites listeners to look back at the Incarnation and forward to the Second Coming. Sherwood contrasts wishful thinking with biblical hope, which Romans 5 describes as the product of suffering, perseverance, and character. Ultimately, he challenges us to realize that hope isn't just something we find, but something we become through the presence of Christ.   Lifelong Learning Code: 80890 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

On this episode of Cults, Culture & Coercion, I sat down with one of my most trusted colleagues and best friends, Jon Atack—author, artist, poet, musician, and the recognized world expert on Scientology. Jon's latest book, If Scientology Ruled the World: Nazi Occultists, Sex Magick, Space Aliens, and the Second Coming, begins with a chilling thought experiment: what if Scientology actually took power? To be clear: Jon does not believe that Scientology — which is facing serious challenges in maintaining current members and recruiting new ones — could ever gain enough popularity to control any government, let alone all the world's governments. Still, with its extreme beliefs and ruthless disregard for human rights, Scientology could serve as a stand-in for any authoritarian movement. And there are many active Scientology offshoots. As I argue in my book The Cult of Trump, authoritarianism exists worldwide, and harmful groups influence politics through lobbyists, cash, and manufactured populism. Maybe a Scientology group won't take over, but the idea that a destructive movement could dominate a nation, or even the world, isn't far-fetched. In this book, Jon connects the dots with Nazi occultism and Hubbard, destroys eugenics, Nazi Aryan race theory, and so much more. With Nazism on the rise worldwide, this is a really important book—easy to read yet fastidious in its research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even the Christmas story, sung and recited at this time of year, becomes the victim of the increasingly popular kingdom/dominion/reconstruction teachings we have discussed in recent months. Take, for example, the story of the wise men (the Bible doesn't say there were “three”). Having seen a new star, which they understood signaled the birth of a promised king of Israel, they journeyed to Jerusalem—not because the star led them there (as Christmas songs and stories erroneously say), but because that was where they logically expected a Jewish king to be born. We don't know how they were alerted to watch for the star, but it could have been because of an oral account of Balaam's prophecy (Numbers 24:17) handed down among Eastern magi.

Our Gospel reading for this 1st Sunday of Advent focuses us on Jesus's Second Coming, and he compares it to the flood of Genesis. He says that people were going about their business, doing their normal tasks, and suddenly they were swept away. This is the mean of when Jesus gives us the image of the two men in the field and the two women grinding at the mill. One is taken and the other is left. There is no external difference between the one taken and the one left. The difference is internal: One was ready for the Lord; one was not. Which one will I be when He comes for me?!

Pastor Nelms teaches from the parable of the ten virgins on how to stay filled with the Spirit of God.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/renaissance-school-of-the-spirit--3241606/support

Are you looking for Jesus' return? Are you watching and waiting? Get ready for what's ahead as we learn more about the "Signs of the End Times," based on the book by Dr. David Jeremiah, "The Book of Signs." Today Art Bullisl shares a message on "The Second Coming." Stay connected with us at: www.newbeginnings.org, www.larryhuchministries.com larryhuchministries.com/resources/#podcast.

In this powerful Advent homily, Fr. Michael invites us to reflect on two essential themes: time and movement. As we begin the Church's new year, we are reminded that Advent is not only about preparing for the birth of Christ—but also His second coming. With clarity and urgency, he calls us to live with purpose, focus our lives on Heaven, and use the time we have to move toward the heart of God. This is not just remembering Christmas past—it is a call to be ready for Christ's return, personally and universally.

Let's dig deeper into today's question by exploring five additional questions about Christ's upcoming return.     1.    Will Christ actually return in the flesh? Yes, Jesus will actually return in the flesh. Here's some words from the angels. Acts 1:11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."  Coming back the same way He left. At the Mt of Olives, visibly, physically to reign.     2.    How will every eye see Him? We live in a unique age where we can witness things around the world in real time. Revelation 1:7 "Look, he is coming with the clouds," and "every eye will see him, even those who pierced him"; and all peoples on earth "will mourn because of him." So shall it be! Amen." (See also - Daniel 7:13 and Zechariah 12:10) What seems impossible will be a reality, we all will see Him.     3.    Why so many different interpretations of Christ's return will be like? There are basically 4 views of Christians of the Book of Revelation:     ⁃    PRETERIST - everything in the book of Revelation was fulfilled for those 1st century believers.      ⁃    HISTORICIST - What the book of Revelation does is it tracks Christian history until the very end of time when Christ returns.     ⁃    FUTURIST - say what the book of Revelation portrays is the events that are yet to come and will happen in the last days of our planet's history.     ⁃    IDEALIST - maintain that what the book of Revelation does is it gives us timeless truths and principles that have always been true and will be until Jesus returns.     4.    Why all the different views. Who is right? Pastor posses a "what if": What if they are all right? What if God intentionally gave this so that people of every age would see what needs to be seen to stay close to Him.     ⁃    PRETERIST -  what if the book of Revelation really did have remarkable application to the 1st century believers     ⁃    HISTORIST - What if the book of Revelation does track the Christian history til Christ returns     ⁃    FUTURIST - What if the book of Revelation will be fulfilled in some future ways.     ⁃    IDEALIST - What if the book of Revelation applies in every age because what it says is timeless and true. God is brilliant - He can and does brilliant things! Differing interpretations doesn't make the Bible unclear - it means that God is amazing!  Common Beliefs of each differing view:     ⁃    Missionary Age - great commission     ⁃    Great tribulation      ⁃    Rapture     ⁃    Millennium     ⁃    Physical return of Christ     ⁃    Resurrection of the dead     ⁃    New heavens and New Earth Early believers put together basic statements of the fundamentals of the Bible. Examples Nicene Creed says, "I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come." and the Apostle's Creed says, "I believe in… the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting." They chose short summations of basic agreed on biblical beliefs and leaving out the details, acknowledging the wide diversity of interpretation around what Jesus' return will look like and because we will find out the details when He returns. The first advent Jesus came as a humble servant and laid down His life for us all. For His second advent Jesus comes in glory!     5.    What are the sign of the times that indicate the eminent Second Coming of Jesus?  Signs of the times:     ⁃    Gospel to the entire world Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."       ⁃    Persecution, apostasy & deception Matthew 24:9-11 "Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. "At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. "Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many."     ⁃    Warfare, earthquakes & famine - Mark 13:8 "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains." What we have observed since Jesus' first advent, these signs are closer together.     ⁃    Israel's return  Luke 21:24 "They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled." About 40 years after Jesus spoke these words in 70AD they happened and now in 1967, after nearly 1900 years, the Jewish people have returned.  In Matthew 24:42 we are told by Jesus, "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." How do we stay awake?  We keep our eyes on Jesus! The Savior of the world. God is for us! He's coming back and the day is fast approaching! May we trust the Lord Jesus with all our hearts and rejoice in the salvation He won for us at the cross as a gift by faith. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. 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Ever wondered what is Advent beyond just lighting candles or opening little doors on a calendar? Advent is about arrival and anticipation—a sacred season that prepares our hearts to celebrate Christ's first coming while also anticipating His second coming.In this episode, we're exploring the rich history of Advent from the 5th-6th centuries and practical ways to make space for Christ in your family this season. Let's face it …the real crisis isn't a busy December—it's a Christ-less Christmas.In this episode:✅What is Advent and how you can celebrate as a family✅Why the first 2 weeks focus on reflection while the last 2 focus on celebration✅How to prepare room in your heart, schedule, and family for Jesus (not just more activities)✅Why hope in Jesus is confident expectation, not just wishful thinking✅Practical ways to anticipate Christ's coming like you'd prepare for honored house guests✅Beautiful traditions using Advent candles, scripture readings, and family devotionsReady to make Advent meaningful? Use the Advent resources below to help your family prepare room for Jesus!Recommended ResourcesChristmas Celebrations Bundle (SAVE $10 with code: DEC10 )Advent Tool Kit (SAVE $10 with code: DEC10 )Star of Bethtlehem ebookChristmas Celebrations ebookChristmas Around the World ebookJotham's JourneyO Come, O Come EmmanuelShow Notes:What Is Advent?Advent means arrival and anticipation. We're going to talk more about this in Tuesday's class, but I want to give you some background.Back in the 5th-6th centuries, the church celebrated Advent in a specific way. The first two weeks of Advent, the church would reflect on the Second Coming. Disciples would chasten their hearts, confess sins, and spend time hoping for the quick coming of the Lord. It was a time of reflection and fasting.The last two weeks of Advent would then transition to focus on the first coming—Christ in the manger. This was a time of feasting.Advent and Christmas are never held as a full re-enactment of the life of Christ but point to our place between the Resurrection and Second Coming.How Do You Walk Through Advent?I'm going to share ideas over the four weeks of Advent, but today I want to talk about making space for Christ.There's a book called "Make Space for Christ" by Susan Narjala, and the concept comes from that line in the Christmas carol: "Let every heart prepare Him room." But how do we actually do that?The Crisis of a Christ-Less ChristmasWe face a crisis of a Christ-less Christmas. We forget the guest of honor—Jesus. We get so wrapped up in gifts, we forget to unwrap the greatest gift of all.The antithesis of fearing God isn't offending Him or denying Him or omitting Him. It's forgetting God. Luke 3:4-6 talks about preparing the way of the Lord.Anticipation Is KeyThink about how you prepare for house guests. It takes time, right? So does preparing for or anticipating the feast of Christmas.You clean the house, you clean the bedrooms. You make sure your guests will be comfortable. You get rid of unnecessary items in the guest room. You declutter. In the same way, we need to confess sin and make room in our hearts.Psalm 27 says, "One thing I seek, to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to meditate..." Sometimes you need to rearrange the room if necessary—get rid of toys, add water bottles, clean towels. Rethink, rearrange, and refocus so Christ has room in your family.We're anticipating the second coming of Christ as well. Growing up, we would read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve. Now I do Advent candles each week along with Advent Bible reading or Jotham's Journey.When you greet and treat guests with love, it's not because you have to. You get to. You want to.Is There Room for Jesus?Is there room in your heart for Jesus? Is there room in your schedule for Jesus? Is there room in your family for Jesus?We need to re-prioritize. We need to respond in AWE to God's amazing love. Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek first the kingdom of God."Hope: The First Candle in AdventIn America, we use the word "hope" to mean "wish." But in Jesus, hope means expecting Him—confident expectation. It's not just a wish that God is here or that Jesus saves. It's confident expectation.Think about the line from O Holy Night that you could use for copywork, dictation, or a short discussion about "thrill of hope":O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!We're still waiting for His coming again—the second coming. We're still weary from the world, from personal issues.Isaiah 40:31 talks about waiting on the Lord. Think about O Come Emmanuel—Israel hoped and waited 400 years. You can find more about this at howtohomeschoolmychild.com/o-come-o-come-emmanuel.Waiting on GodWe wait on God. I have a family devotion story about this. I'm still waiting on God to move in Steve's life.Kid-Friendly IdeasYou can make this kid-friendly using fabric or plastic figures. At Faith Passages, we actually acted it out with the kids.Ready to make Advent meaningful in your home? Download the free Advent resources and O Come Emmanuel study at HowToHomeschoolMyChild.com/o-come-o-come-emmanuel to help your family prepare room for Jesus. Learn practical ways to celebrate hope, peace, joy, and love while pointing your children to both Christ's first coming and His return!

When God led His people into the Promised Land, He told them to drive out the enemies that dwelt there; but they failed to do so.  The enemies turned God's people away from Him, and God did to His people what He had planned to do to their enemies.  Some tribes were greatly diminished even before the Assyrian and Babylonian deportations.  But God preserved some of each tribe, and they must all return to that land in preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.  VF-2352 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

“Can we hire psychics for missing persons?” This episode explores the Church’s stance on seeking psychic help, addressing whether this teaching stems from Jesus or the catechism. Additionally, we delve into Aquinas’ views on predestination versus Calvin’s, the implications of a new document on Mary, and the fate of souls at the Second Coming. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:52 – A priest told me that we should never hire a psychic to find a missing person. Is this a teaching directly from Jesus or does it come from the catechism? 14:42 – How does Aquinas' view on predestination differ from Calvin’s? 29:33 – Can you clarify what this new document on Mary means? 38:30 – If Jesus comes tomorrow, what happens to the souls in purgatory and the souls on earth who are in friendship with Christ but have the stain of sin? 45:07 – What are the logical arguments for affirming that Jesus was who he said he was?

Brother Alvin Jackson unpacks vivid Second Coming imagery and covenant power in Section 133, then shows how Section 134 champions constitutional government and religious freedom amid persecution and calls disciples to courageous, informed civic engagement.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/I6v3Oy8Vux0ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 133-134 Part 2https://youtu.be/XC76LJpD8rg2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 133-134 Part 3https://youtu.be/Uj4hHMgk4rUFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Brother Alvin Jackson02:55 How to make wine 04:13 A Top Ten scripture06:19 Pack your bags08:38 Graves opening11:19 God uses the unlikely13:56 Growing up in the Baptist Church15:56 The Doctrine and Covenants presented 19:52 Principle of protection of the innocent23:39 King Noah was a “bad dude”27:19 Brother Jackson's greatest blessings and greatest warnings list30:38 The Constitution as forerunner33:55 “Almost all men …”35:54 W.W. Phelps article37:31 How should Saints interact with their government?42:34 The Founding Fathers' character45:18 Advice for parents47:31 We cannot be subtle any longer52:04 How to honor sacrifice 53:49 Brother Jackson bears his testimony of Jesus Christ58:49 End of Part 2 - Brother Alvin JacksonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com