Fear-selling, the Revelation 'circus,' and ordinary suffering
The hosts criticize fear-based end-times marketing — 'selling fire insurance' versus inviting people into the kingdom, which they say was Jesus' actual emphasis. They argue global peril is nothing new, listing Rwanda, Darfur, Iraq, and Somalia, and say treating Revelation like a carnival sideshow empowers the speaker while cutting off hope. Guest Nathaniel shares a story about a man from his former church who kept messaging his wife blood-moon articles, and mentions the book 'Leaving the Rapture Behind' and an end-times class taught at the hosts' church.
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Prophecy article: should pastors teach the end times?
- Should pastors teach Bible prophecy and the end times?
- What are the top three reasons Jesus rebuked his disciples?
The hosts read a Christian Post article on evangelical leaders urging pastors not to forsake teaching Bible prophecy (Jack Hibbs: 20–40% of the Bible; Revelation 19's 'Jesus is the spirit of prophecy').
From No. 451 · Mississippi Don’t Push
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Do pastors have to preach prophecy and the end times?
- Must pastors teach Bible prophecy and the end times?
The hosts react to a prophecy-conference article in which Jack Hibbs urges pastors not to skip Bible prophecy.
From No. 448 · November 8 2021
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Jeremiah: cursed is the man who trusts in man
- What good does it do to pronounce this the end of the world?
A host shares from Jeremiah 16-18, reading that the sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron and engraved on the tablet of their heart, and that God says, 'cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength.'
From No. 419 · Election Stuff, Reluctantly
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Doomsday prophecies and date-setting
- Could failed doomsday prophecies lead people to reject Jesus Christ?
- Should Christians publicly oppose or warn against date-setting doomsday teachers?
Reacting to a Christian Post article on failed doomsday prophecies, the hosts debate whether date-setters deserve public opposition or are best ignored.
From No. 332 · To Kneel or to Drag