Adventures in Theology

Today's episode covers Revelation 21:5-8, and then we also talk about what the Bible says our resurrection bodies will be like in the new creation. We will not be raised to eternal life disembodied, no way! We will have a resurrected, glorified, new... body. This is central to the Christian hope. 

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We have been talking about how God's endgame plan is not to discard his creation, but to make a new creation: a new universe, even a new earth! Today's episode covers Revelation 21:1-4, which is about the future hope of all who trust in Jesus. What will the new earth be like? We get a few details here. What John chooses to use as symbolism is quite surprising! Get ready for a great adventure in a great episode!

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In this bonus episode, I want to briefly introduce you to a few reasons why we can't read the book of Revelation the same way we would read some other books of the Bible. To read it literally is to ignore the literary genre the message is written in. For example, we wouldn't watch a Sci-Fi movie with the same expectations and rules that we would impose on a documentary. Why is that? Because these films are two completely different genres. Hopefully this bonus episode helps make us aware with what we are dealing with when we read the most extraordinary letter found in Scripture!

Check out my book, "The Dawn of the New Creation":  https://amzn.to/2YVLuws 

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Revelation Chapters 4-5 presents a single vision of "Heaven." So, what is this look behind the scenes show us? Well, I'll tell you that it does not answer any of our questions that we ask about Heaven. What does it mean, then? What is the purpose of this vision when we enter the text without imposing our own agenda on it?

We are going to see how this vision of Heaven does show us something that changes everything about the trajectory of earth, and continues the premise that we stated last week: Heaven is less like a home, and more like a train. Welcome to part 2 of our mission to reimagine heaven according to the Bible!

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What if I told you that heaven is not God's endgame plan for His people? Listen in as we begin our series on one of the most misunderstood topics within the Christian faith. Join us as we reimagine heaven according to the Bible!

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In this final episode of our series in Joshua, we cover what is the most important message Joshua ever spoke! We are looking at two verses from Joshua's final address to the people of God.  As we sit as some of the listeners, we quickly discover that this message transcends time and is for every generation. The underlying question Joshua lays out before the people is the question we must answer today. This episode has many quote-worthy moments so get ready to take notes. 

Check out the show notes here:  https://bit.ly/32FlpnQ

And yes, I am back to my original vision, which is to keep standard episodes under 30 minutes!  

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In this packed episode I have a wonderful conversation with Old Testament Professor, Dr. Sandra Richter, who quickly has become a friend. This two-part conversation is lengthy, yet a rewarding one.

In our time together we tackle two discussion topics:

1) First, we clear the air with all of the confusion regarding the Old Testament. Isn't it an outdated book for those who are ethnically Jewish? Shouldn't we merely appreciate it as history? Dr. Richter and I beg to differ! If you are a believer (no matter your ethnic background) the Old Testament is your story, too! We both find ourselves specializing in the study of the Old Testament, so get ready for an engaging conversation in which we argue for the continual relevance and continuity that the Old Testament has for us today!

2) Second, (starting at 53 minutes, 18 seconds) we talk about Dr. Richter's upcoming book on environmentalism. You will discover that Dr. Richter's mission is so much more than just saving the trees; it is about saving lives! And it is more a theological discussion than a political one. Dr. Richter and I argue that the topic of environmentalism is an unavoidable one if we want to take our role seriously in bearing the image of God on earth. 

We appreciate Dr. Richter and want to support her. Check out her resources available!

The Epic of Eden  https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament/dp/0830825770

The Epic of Eden (video curriculum)  https://store.seedbed.com/collections/vendors?q=Sandra%20Richter

Her upcoming book on environmentalism will be posted to her author page on IVP:  https://www.ivpress.com/sandra-l-richter

Also, check out my book, The Dawn of the New Creation: Exploring the Christian Hope as Told by Revelation  https://amzn.to/2YVLuws 

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What does your word mean to you? When you give a promise or an oath does that stand through the storm of life's circumstances? What if the oath was made under false pretensions and imperfect motives? Joshua 9-11 make for a great story! I walked away from this episode incredibly challenged in how to better "carry the name" of our God! We learn a lot about what representing God means in a messy world with messy circumstances through this chapters... so settle in; open your Bible; and lots embark on this week's adventure! 

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The story of Jericho is one of the most famous in the book of Joshua. But don't let the commonality fool you, this is a strange story! I have never seen such a bizarre military strategy. So, what is God trying to communicate through this? 

Let me say that I was surprised how much these chapters ministered to me. I will never read these three chapters the same!

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This is a strange part of the story... From the strange being Joshua encounters, to having to take off his sandals because he stood on "holy ground," this passage can feel out of place. What is the point of this?

Let's see what we can learn from Joshua's "holy ground" moment. I bet you'll never look at the removal of sandals to step on holy ground the same again!

P.S. Listen in after the outro music for a quick announcement!

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