The Throne of God
Rome's patriotic story wants control over all her citizens. But Rome's [or Babylon's] story contradicts God's story. Revelation 4 fact-checks Rome as to who's really has the power.
The Accommodation Situation
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The Accommodation Situation
Revelation is written to seven little Christian communities in Asia Minor who are all dealing with [or not dealing with] one problem: accommodating the culture of Rome [aka Babylon].
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Fake News and Real Power
Rome [aka Babylon] told a pretty story of being chosen by the gods to be the controlling power over all the world. "Fake news!" cries John and Revelation 1 proceeds to show us the True Power behind the universe.
Revelation Introduction
Revelation tends to be either ignored or "hyper-canonized." In truth it is "one of the most extraordinary pieces of literature ever written by a human being" [Ian Paul]. In this message: insights into Revelation's amazingness and its powerful message.
Rome's Beastly Lie
Rome was brilliant at "Branding." Her politics, religion, economics, and civic pride were all blended up in a deceptive cocktail her citizens loved to consume. John's Revelation reveals the Beastly Lie.
3 Popular Myths about Revelation
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This Fall we will begin a long-term study in the magnificent NT book of Revelation. This introductory message looks at some of the popular mistakes commonly made in reading Revelation.
God's Back
Video: God’s Back: Humans hate mysteries. We want to take it apart, examine it, see how it works, mark it as figured out and systematize and likely monetize it. We even do it with God.