What can we be sure of in the future? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, engage in a lively discussion on the topic of Eschatology, a theological term which describes the study of end times in the Bible. In this episode, we will continue talking about how to understand a few common modes of interpreting the book of Revelation, including conversations about the Tribulation and the Great Tribulation, and what events in the future we can be certain of as Bible-believing Christians. We will also discuss the most scripturally sane approach for how to live today in order to be ready for future events.

"That future appointment with Christ should motivate present living to be holy." - Dr. David Shibley

"I don't know when Jesus will return, but I do know what my attitude should be in the waiting, and that's readiness." - Frank Turrek

The Tribulation:

• Pre-Tribulational/Pre-Millennialist View: The view that the Church will be caught up before the Tribulation begins.
• Amillennial Tribulationalist View: The view that the tribulation has been happening since Christ's death and resurrection coincides with a spiritual period of Christ's reign over the earth.
• Postmillennial Tribulationalist View: The view that the Church is ruling and reigning with Christ on the earth and is also going through the tribulation at the same time.
• Classical Pre-Millennialism View: The view that the Church has been and will continue to experience the tribulation until Christ's return.
• Matthew 24:13-14
• Matthew 24:21 & 29
• Revelation 2:9-10
• Revelation 7:9-14

Things we can be sure of as Bible-believing Christians:

• The Return of Christ ("The Blessed Hope"): See Titus 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 1:7, Hebrews 9:27-28.
• The Resurrection: See 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17.
• Glorified Bodies: See 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:35-52.
• The Judgment Seat of Christ: See 2 Corinthians 5:10 & 17, Romans 14:10.
• The Great Commission's Fulfillment: See Matthew 28:19-20, Revelation 7:9.
• All Nations Around the Throne of God: See Revelation 7.
• The Great White Throne Judgment: See Revelation 20.
• Millennial Reign of Christ: See Episode 9
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• A New Heaven and a New Earth: See Revelation 21.

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When is Christ returning and what is the Millennium? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, engage in a lively discussion on the topic of Eschatology, a theological term which describes the study of end times in the Bible. In this episode, we will continue talking about how to understand a few common modes of interpreting the book of Revelation, and some implications of holding those various views. We'll dive into what the Bible says about Christ's return and common views on when the Millennium takes place.

• The Millennium: The 1000-year rule and reign of Christ when He returns. (Acts 1:11, Hebrews 9:28, Revelation 20:1-6)
• Pre-Millennial View: The view that Christ will return before the 1000 years of the literal and physical reign of Christ. (Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 13)
• Amillennial View: The view that Christ is coming to establish His rule and overcome the rule of Satan without a literal reign on earth. (Matthew 16:19)
• Post-Millennial View: The Church of Christ is going to have dominion over the earth for a prolonged period of time and then Christ will return and reign in the midst of His Kingdom that His people have prepared for Him on the earth. (1 Corinthians 15:24-25)

"We need to do as much good as we can, for as many as we can, for as long as we ever can." - John Wesley

"I don't totally know, I believe in the return of Christ and I believe in preaching the Gospel. But, this I do know. In the waiting our attitude should be a readiness for the return of Christ so that when He returns He finds us doing what He has asked of us." - Frank Turek

Additional Scripture References to help in your study of end times:

• Matthew 24:14
• Matthew 25:14-30
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Acts 1:8
• 1 Corinthians 15:24-25
• Ephesians 6:10

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How should we interpret the book of Revelation and what it says about the rapture? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, engage in a lively discussion on the topic of Eschatology, a theological term which describes the study of end times in the Bible. In this episode, we will talk about understanding a few common modes of interpreting the book of Revelation, and some implications of holding those various views.

• Preterist view: The view that the book of Revelation has already been fulfilled in the first century.
• Futurist View: The view that the book of Revelation is yet to be fulfilled.
• Metaphorical View: The view that the book of Revelation is a metaphor for the theme of triumphing with good over evil.
• Mix of the Preterist, Futurist, and Metaphorical Views: The view that there are certain parts of the book of Revelation that have already taken place, some that are yet to come, and some that are metaphorical.

In addition, we will discuss what the Bible has to say about four common views of the rapture, which is the idea that there will be an event where Jesus catches up His Church from the earth to take us to Heaven before He's completely finished with His work on the earth. Although the two main texts supporting the validity of a rapture are 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 and Matthew 24:40-41. We will discuss the following most common views on the rapture:

• The Pre-Tribulation Rapture View: The view that the Church will be caught up before the seven years of tribulation happens. (Revelation 4:1, Daniel 9:20-27)
• The Mid-Tribulation Rapture/The Pre-Wrath Rapture View: The view that the Church will be caught up during the seven years of tribulation, but before God's wrath. (Revelation 7:13-14, Revelation 11:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9)
• The Post-Tribulation Rapture/The Post-wrath Rapture View: The view that the Church is still present when the wrath of God is being poured out. (Revelation 14; Revelation 11 + 13; Revelation 18:24)
• No Rapture View: The view that there will not be a rapture.

Additional Scripture References to help in your study of end times:

• Daniel 2:27-45
• 1 John 3:8
• Daniel 7:1-7
• John 17:12
• 2 Thessalonians 2:3
• John 10:9
• John 15:5

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What does the Bible say about end times? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, engage in an enlightening discussion on the topic of Eschatology, a theological term which describes the study of end times in the Bible. Learn some helpful ways to study the book of Revelation, how to understand some models of interpreting end times events in God's plan, and how our view of the end should shape the way we live today. We're going to focus on understanding the book of Revelation first as a guideline, before trying to understand it as a timeline.

In addition, we'll discuss the following themes that occur throughout the book of Revelation, and reference supporting passages of scripture throughout the Bible to help you in your study of this beautiful book.

• WAITING: Jeremiah 29:11; Matthew 24:3-14; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 20:5; Revelation 21; Revelation 2:10; Revelation 3:18; Revelation 14:12
• WORKING: Revelation 2:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
• WORSHIP: Revelation 1:9-17; Revelation 4 & 5; Revelation 19:10
• WARRING: Revelation 19:6-9; Revelation 2:12-16; Revelation 17:7-18
• WITNESSING: Revelation 1:1-5; Revelation 12:11; Revelation 5

"Look at Revelation as a guideline for living, before looking at it as a timeline for the end." Pastor Joel Evrist

"The best way to understand the book of Revelation is as a book of worship." Pastor Dale Evrist [quoting Pastor Jack Hayford]

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How can I prepare for a healthy marriage? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, hear from some amazing couples as they share their stories of how the courtship process helped them discover who their spouse was supposed to be in accordance with God's plans for their lives. In this episode, we'll hear from Sam and Jenna Jones who have been married since 2023, Austin and Macey Duncan who have been married since 2024, and Michael and Ronda Waters who have been married since 2012.

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 4:23
• Song of Solomon 2:6-7

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Can courtship help me identify God's plan for marriage? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, hear from some amazing couples as they share their stories of how the courtship process helped them discover who their spouse was supposed to be in accordance with God's plans for their lives. In this episode, we'll hear from James and Caitlin Farmer who have been married since 2022, Eric and Kaitlin Champlin who have been married since 2024, and Tyler and Katie Beiden who have been married since 2017.

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 4:23
• Song of Solomon 2:6-7

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Does courtship really work in our culture today? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, hear from some amazing couples as they share their stories of how the courtship process helped them discover who their spouse was supposed to be in accordance with God's plans for their lives. In this episode, we'll hear from Cam and Kameryn King who have been married since 2024, Alex and Sarah Hart who have been married since 2019, and Trevor and Jessica Dehmlow who have been married since 2012.

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 4:23
• Song of Solomon 2:6-7

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How can I discover God's plan for marriage? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, discuss the Guard Your Heart Principle and some of the practices that go along with it to help you discover who your spouse is supposed to be in accordance with God's plan for your life.

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 4:23
• Proverbs 5
• Song of Solomon 2:6-7

"Courtship is a more traditional, focused process of getting to know someone with the goal of potentially marrying them, while dating is a broader more casual exploration of potential romantic interest." - Dale Evrist

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How can I discover who my spouse is supposed to be? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, continue an eye-opening discussion about the Guard Your Heart Principle and some of the practices that go along with it to help you discover who your spouse is supposed to be in accordance with God's plan for your life.

Scripture References:

• Psalms 71:17
• Proverbs 4:23
• Matthew 7:24-25
• John 14:21
• Ephesians 5:22

"It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis

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How can we see more and healthier marriages in our culture? Join us as father-son duo, Dale and Joel Evrist, discuss the Guard Your Heart Principle and some of the practices that go along with it.

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 4:23
• Proverbs 18:22
• Matthew 19:4-6
• Hebrews 13:4
• Ephesians 5:31-33
• Proverbs 10:22

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