Exploring the Dual Nature of Fire and Modern Apocalyptic Fears

Are these the end times? Why does the Bible use language of fiery judgment? And what is the mark of the beast? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer your questions about how to read apocalyptic literature.

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Timestamps

• Does the Bible Predict the End of the World? (1:30)
• Are There Personal Apocalypses? (16:28)
• How Can You Tell a True Apocalypse? (24:20)
• Has Every Follower of Jesus had an Apocalypse? (30:14)
• Is There a Link Between Apocalyptic and Test Narratives in the Bible? (34:50)
• How Should We Understand Fiery Judgment in the Bible? (40:10)
• Bonus: What About the Mark of the Beast? (55:59)

Additional Resources

• Michael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly, p. 64.
• BibleProject, Tree of Life podcast series
• Richard Bauckham, The Theology of the Book of Revelation

Show Music

• Defender Instrumental by Tents

Show produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.

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