After Class Podcast

After laying out a framework in episode one, Sam, Ron, and John continue their two-part series on rapture, resurrection, and Revelation. How do we understand the end of days? Who is gathered for what, and where does everybody go? How do we see the message of Israel's hope in the context of the end times and the gathering of the elect? Tune in this week as the guys look up what scripture has to say about meeting in the air. Prerequisite Episode: 6.5 - Rapture: Part One – The Framework Complementary Episodes: 1.22 – When We All Get to… Sheol? 1.23 - I'll Fly Away…When I die? 1.26 – Ooh Heaven is a Place on Earth 1.27 – Not Heaven… But Not Quite Right

Reading "the end of days" through the lens of a biblical framework. Will believers be whisked away to Heaven, or has this popular interpretation left behind the Bible's teaching? What are the implications of a new Heaven and a new Earth? Does God need a new dwelling place? Join Sam, Ron, and John this week as they unpack the rapture in the context of God's wider biblical hope for His creation. Complementary Episodes: 1.22 – When We All Get to… Sheol? 1.23 - I'll Fly Away…When I die? 1.26 – Ooh Heaven is a Place on Earth 1.27 – Not Heaven… But Not Quite Right

"Sorry Old Testament, most theologians don't use you." An article from Christian Today hits Sam's inbox and reignites a nearly 5-year-old ACP conversation. What benefit does consulting the OT provide preachers, teachers, and those who listen? Is the summation of the Bible story: Creation, Fall, Christ? Is Genesis 1-11 sufficient for setting the stage for God's salvific work? And can we know the full story of God's kingdom ethic without the OT? Tune in to this week's one-shot episode featuring a "Hot Take" on the beef between systematic and historical theology!

What does financial faith look like for the average believer? Is wealth an opportunity for influence and something we should strive for, or is it a snare leading to adultery? What does it look like for God's people to bear witness to His design for human thriving through their finances? This week the guys conclude their 11-part series on faith and finances with some practical principles and applications that inform the answer to the question, "what should I do with my paycheck?" Is there a set of "Christian Basics" we might adhere to? Can we manage individual finances in such a way that onlookers get a glimpse of the Kingdom of God? Tune in this week to find out!

As the series on finance continues, the guys focus on the some more teachings from Paul, especially how and why people are taken care of in the church.

With the new year - and the beginning of their sixth season the ACP guys continue their series on faith and finances. This week the guys zero in on Paul's letters to Corinth and what he had to say about finances. How does the approaching Kingdom affect our decisions about money, generosity, investments, etc?

This week the guys focus on Luke/Acts as they continue to look at faith and finances. What's the deal with giving alms? What does it look like to give to the poor if you're short on cash? And what is the relevance of the parable of the dishonest manager to this discussion?

It's time to see what Jesus taught about money, possessions, accumulating wealth, and generosity. This week the ACP guys look at the "least of these" - who are they and how are Christians expected to interact with them? And are all Jesus-followers required to give away all of their possessions?

This week the guys move into the New Testament as they consider how God expects his people to handle finances. But before looking at obvious "money" passages - they offer a discussion of God's Kingdom and the significant changes it brought from Old to New Testaments.

Biblical finances are still under the microscope this week as the ACP guys offer a quick recap of where they've been with the topic before summarizing some principles of tithing. What were the primary purposes of tithing for the Israelites and where did the "money" go?