If I Had More Time

In Scripture, trumpets represent warnings, and there are seven trumpets in Revelation, each bringing God’s judgment. So why would a loving God pour out wrath on the Earth? And what do we do with these warnings now?

Join Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they discuss how the four viewpoints of the Millennium interpret Revelation 8 & 9, and how God's love both comforts and confronts.

To register for our midweek Revelation course, Revelation: What Christians Believe About the End, click here or visit: https://www.marinerschurch.org/revelation-course/

View and download the Revelation series guide here: https://www.flipsnack.com/57AF6AEEFB5/revelation-series-guide

For thousands of years, Christians have been interpreting Revelation through different viewpoints. What are the main viewpoints? And as Christians, what does it look like to have good conversations where we disagree, but still have unity in what matters most?

This week, we invite you to join a special episode of the If I Had More Time podcast featuring a panel of four Mariners pastors with different viewpoints of the end times, hosted by Eric Geiger. Together, we'll learn more about four Revelation viewpoints, and see an honest discussion where Christians disagree!

Meet our four pastors on the panel:

-Scholar-in-Residence Ed Stetzer
-Pastor of Stewardship and Pastoral Ministry Eric Heard
-Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas
-Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee

To register for our 5-week Revelation course, Revelation: What Christians Believe About the End, click here or visit: https://www.marinerschurch.org/revelation-course/

View and download the Revelation series guide here: https://www.flipsnack.com/57AF6AEEFB5/revelation-series-guide

How does the world's self-affirming mantra "You are enough" actually harm our happiness? Why is the number seven seen throughout the Bible? What are some of the different beliefs about the nature of the rapture?

Join Eric and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they discuss how the four viewpoints of the Millennium interpret Revelation 4 & 5, and how Revelation points to the truth that Jesus is worthy and reigns forever!

Experience a live recording of the If I Had More Time podcast featuring a panel of four Mariners pastors with different viewpoints of the end times, hosted by Eric Geiger! Join us in the Mariners Irvine Worship Center on Sat, Oct 3 at 6:45p for this special live event: https://www.marinerschurch.org/events/event-detail/?eventid=7702

View and download the Revelation series guide here: https://www.flipsnack.com/57AF6AEEFB5/revelation-series-guide

What are the three tools Satan uses to try and destroy us? How have the events of various historical eras affected the popularity of the different Revelation viewpoints?

Join Eric and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they talk about Revelation 2 and 3, important church figures from history for each Revelation viewpoint, and how our hearts change when we are conquered by Jesus!

Experience a live recording of the If I Had More Time podcast featuring a panel of four Mariners pastors with different viewpoints of the end times, hosted by Eric Geiger! Join us in the Mariners Irvine Worship Center on Sat, Oct 3 at 6:45p for this special live event: https://www.marinerschurch.org/events/event-detail/?eventid=7702

View and download the Revelation series guide here: https://www.flipsnack.com/57AF6AEEFB5/revelation-series-guide

Why is it important to keep the original Christian hearers in mind when we read Revelation? What are some of the different viewpoints about Revelation and the Millennium that Christians hold today?

Join Eric and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they talk about Revelation 1, the different approaches to reading and understanding Revelation, and how all of Revelation points us to the character of Jesus!

View and download the Revelation series guide here: https://www.flipsnack.com/57AF6AEEFB5/revelation-series-guide

What does a healthy posture of doubt look like? What is the difference between "top-down" and "bottom-up" doubts, and how can we bring both to God?

Join Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they talk about Psalm 73, the role of doubt in strengthening our faith, and how we can trust God's unchanging goodness in every circumstance.

How can we be angered at injustice without being consumed by our anger? What does it look like for us to address our anger, instead of suppressing or expressing it?

Join Eric and Aaron Ophaug, Lead Pastor of one of our two new Mariners congregations coming January 2027, as they talk about Psalm 137 and the way God invites us to bring our anger and grief to Him!

To learn more about our two new Mariners congregations coming January 2027, click here or visit https://www.marinerschurch.org/launch/.

What's the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Why is forgiveness so important for our hearts?

Join Eric and Kevin Naylor, Lead Pastor of one of our two new Mariners congregations coming January 2027, as they discuss Psalm 55, the complexity of forgiveness, and what it looks like to cast our burdens on Jesus!

Why is the combination of boredom and pride so dangerous? How can we keep our eyes on Jesus and His forgiveness even when navigating the consequences of our past sin?

Join Eric and Caleb Taylor, Worship Experience Director at Mariners at OC Rescue Mission, as they discuss Psalm 32 and the joy of experiencing God's incredible forgiveness!

To sign up for our next session of Rooted starting the week of Aug 23 across all our Mariners congregations and online, click here or visit marinerschurch.org/rooted/.

How can we draw near to God in seasons of anxiousness? What is hesed love and does it help us shape how we understand God's love?

Join Eric and Lead Worship Pastor DK Kim as they discuss Psalm 13 and the importance of remembering God's faithful love!

Psalm 13 by Shane & Shane