Christ Comes, Evil Falls! This episode celebrates Christ’s triumphant return and the final defeat of evil, and it unpacks the thousand‑year reign of Christ. Join Jo, Chris & Alex as they take us through a thoughtful, accessible conversation that connects vivid biblical imagery to faithful daily living.

We wander through the throne‑room worship, the wedding‑of‑the‑Lamb scene and the dramatic rider on the white horse, explaining symbolic details without too lost! The discussion compares major interpretive views (pre/am/post‑millennial and rapture/tribulation variants), emphasises faithfulness over date‑setting, and leaves room for questions.

Resources

1. "Revelation (NIV Application Commentary)" by Dr Craig Keener– A detailed analysis that bridges the historical-cultural context and application for today.
2. "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament" by Dr Craig Keener – Offers essential historical and cultural insights on the New Testament, including Revelation.
3. "Discipleship on the Edge" by Darrell W. Johnson – A study on Revelation that considers its relevance for Christian discipleship.
4. "Reading Revelation Responsibly" by Michael J. Gorman – A user-friendly guide to understanding the apocalyptic message of Revelation without fear or misinterpretation.

Bible verses mentioned in the episode:

• Revelation 19–20; 
• Revelation 1, 12, 14, 18; 
• Isaiah 11:4, 34:9–10, 49, 63;
• Psalm 2; 
• Ezekiel 38–39; 
• Daniel 9; 
• Joel 3; 
• Zechariah 12, 14; 
• John 1; 
• Matthew 24; 
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 
• 1 Corinthians 15

Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. 

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