Church & Culture Podcast

CCP81: On the End Times

Oct 20, 2023

The podcast discusses the growing fear about the end times, exploring signs from Scripture and current events. They cover the concept of the great judgment, with two books determining our salvation. The chapter on deceptive strategies reveals tactics to hinder people from embracing Christianity. The role of fear in the life of a Christian is explored, emphasizing the importance of rejoicing and faithfulness.

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Fear about the end times is prevalent today due to global conflicts, environmental crises, epidemics, moral divisions, and the decline of Christianity.

The approach to eschatology should be humble and open-minded, recognizing diverse interpretations, but prioritizing the common understanding of Jesus' ultimate victory.

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Understanding the Present State of Fear

The podcast discusses a recent LifeWay research study which found that a significant number of American pastors and their congregations are experiencing a growing sense of fear about the future of the nation and the world. The host and the guest, Dr. James Emery White, acknowledge that fear has always been present to some extent throughout history, but they emphasize that the fear currently felt is unique and palpable. They mention several reasons for this heightened fear, including global conflicts, environmental crises, widespread epidemics, moral and ideological divisions, and the decline of Christianity in a post-Christian culture.

Introduction

3min

The End Times and Various Views

16min

The Great Judgment and the Books of Accountability and Grace

5min

Deceptive Strategies and Urgency in the Great Judgment

2min

Fear and the Future

8min

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss a topic that's been circulating lately, especially related to the current conflict in Israel (check out CCP80: On the War in Israel): are we in the end times? A recent Lifeway Research article titled “Fear Prevalent in Pews, According to Protestant Pastors” found that people have a growing sense of fear about the future, and that we may be rapidly approaching the end of all time. What are the signs and how do we know?

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While every generation will express feeling this way, the fear and anxiety today is almost palpable. In truth, we've been in the end times since Jesus' resurrection. There is much to be found in Scripture tied to the end of time such as the “little apocalypse” found in Matthew 24, references in Ezekiel and Daniel, and then of course the entire book of Revelation.

Dr. White posted a blog related to this conversation that you may wish to read, titled “Are the End Times Finally Here?” exploring the eight signs that Jesus describes in Matthew 24. He also delivered an eight-weekend series at Mecklenburg Community Church called “The Apocalypse: The Message of Revelation for Today” that explores everything from the tribulation to Armageddon, the antichrist to the number 666, the second coming of Jesus and, yes, the end of the world.

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Church & Culture Podcast

CCP81: On the End Times

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding the Present State of Fear

What the Bible Says About the End Times

Interpreting End Times Doctrine

The Urgency and Hope in the Face of the Future

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