I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

What No One Ever Told You About the Book of Revelation w/ Dr. Chip Bennett & Dr. Warren Gage

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Jul 4, 2025

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Warren Gage

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Chip Bennett

Dr. Chip Bennett, a pastor and biblical scholar, joins his mentor, Dr. Warren Gage, a biblical expert from Dallas Theological Seminary, to explore the Book of Revelation. They reveal its deep connections to the Old Testament, particularly Joshua, reshaping our understanding of Jesus as a figure of deliverance. The discussion dives into themes of hope versus fear, the significance of the Two Witnesses, and how early church fathers viewed Revelation. Listeners are encouraged to use these insights as powerful tools in their faith journey.

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Jesus as the New Joshua

Jesus' name is the Greek version of Joshua, connecting Him with Old Testament themes of deliverance.
The story of Joshua and Rahab foreshadows Christ's role in salvation from sin and spiritual harlotry.

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Revelation Echoes Joshua's Story

The book of Revelation shares many thematic and symbolic parallels with the story of Joshua.
This connection offers fresh perspectives on Revelation, suggesting it conveys hope rather than fear.

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Revelation's Primary Focus Is Jerusalem

Revelation primarily targets Jerusalem (coded as Babylon), focusing on its imminent judgment.
The historical fall of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. fulfills many of Revelation's prophecies, rather than it being exclusively futuristic.

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What’s the true meaning of the Book of Revelation? Is it only about the end times, or have we overlooked its deeper roots in the Old Testament? For centuries, Christians have wrestled with its symbols and prophecies—could it be that we've been missing the bigger picture?

This week, Frank welcomes Dr. Chip Bennett, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL along with his mentor and biblical scholar, Dr. Warren Gage, to reveal the often-ignored historical and theological context behind the Book of Revelation. Tune in as Frank, Chip, and Warren explore how early Christians—and the Church Fathers—understood this mysterious book and what modern readers might be missing. Together, they’ll tackle questions like:

What's the surprising connection between the Book of Joshua, Jesus, and the Book of Revelation?
Is Revelation a book of fear or a book of hope?
What’s the meaning behind the Two Witnesses and Jesus calling Himself “the door”?
How are stories like Rahab and Isaac prophetic pictures of Christ?
How is Scripture one of our greatest apologetic tools?
What did the early church fathers say about the Book of Revelation?
Why didn’t John Calvin write a commentary on Revelation, and is it a completely futuristic book?

Discover how the original recipients of Revelation would have read it, and why modern day readers need to recover a historical hermeneutic to understand it properly. This is a must-hear conversation for any and all Bible readers so don’t keep it to yourself--share it with a friend to help them connect the dots!

Resources mentioned during the episode:

Grace Community Church - https://www.gracesarasota.com/

The Revelation Project with Chip & Warren - http://bit.ly/44LbAGL

Chip on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drchipbennett

Dr. Warren Gage on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@drwarrengage

Chip on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@drchipbennett

The Book of Revelation Explained in 5 Minutes! - https://www.watermarkgospel.com/revelation

Dr. Gage’s Essay on Revelation - https://www.drwarrengage.com/revelation