Immanuel Truro

Pastor Michael shares three big ideas to help married couples prevent sexual sin and temptation from wreaking havoc in their relationship.

Pastor Michael in conversation with Immanuel’s church Librarian, Janessa Driedger. They discuss the new book "Tell Her Story" by Nijay Gupta and others that may be helpful for people exploring the question of whether or not women are permitted Biblically to lead / pastor the church, and share their own journeys on the topic.

Joy Lan is new to Canada and a newcomer to our church family. We hope you’re encouraged by Joy’s story of coming to faith in Christ in China and experiencing His love at Immanuel.

What will we do in Heaven? We will learn, fellowship, work, and worship.

Three views of the nature of Hell are introduced and explored:
1. Eternal Conscious Torment / Traditionalism
2. Universalism
3. Annihiliationism / Conditional Immortality / Terminal Punishment

Each view can be defended Biblically, but why does Pastor Michael think the third view may have the strongest Biblical case?

What will "Heaven on Earth" be like when all is said and done? A place of perfect peace, total holiness, and absolute beauty. The meaning behind the symbolic depictions of Revelation 21 & 22 is explored.

Jesus' coming judgment is a necessary part of His good and beautiful plan to completely eradicate all trace of sin and evil from Creation.

Rev. Michael Fredericks Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, NS November 6, 2022 hereafter part 5: Wheat and Weeds: The Judgment of the World. Matthew 13.

When Christ returns, the first thing that will happen is the resurrection of the dead. What does the Bible have to say about this moment? Is 1 Thessalonians 4 describing the rapture or a welcoming party to receive Jesus to the earth? What will our new bodies be like in eternity?

Jesus is coming back - what does it mean to be ready? Can we know when it will take place? Is the popular idea of "the rapture of the church" even in the Bible? Pastor Michael surveys what the New Testament has to say about the future return of Jesus.

Pastor Michael sits down with Rev. Dr. Danny Zacharias (New Testament professor, Acadia Divinity College) to discuss:

• Origins of the popular ‘futurist’ approach to the book and why it’s not the best way to handle the text.

• How understanding the genres present in the book (letters, apocalyptic, prophecy) help us know how to interpret it correctly.

• The timelessness of Revelation’s message.

• How worship in the midst of great trial is a major feature of the book.

• Why it’s significant that Jesus is presented in Revelation predominantly as a slaughtered lamb.

• The ‘political’ themes in Revelation.

• Recommended resources for further study.

• And more!

For anyone who has been taught that the book of Revelation presents a play by play of yet-to-happen events, this is a must-listen-to podcast!