An angel holds a small scroll and John is told to eat it. Doing so makes his lips sweet but his stomach bitter. John is told to measure the church. And two witnesses rise up, are struck down, and then rise up again. Have a listen.
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The seventh seal is opened followed by six of seven trumpets being blown by angels. There is destruction and death everywhere. Demonic hoards are released from the pit. And still, no one repents. Have a listen.
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Judgment is delayed so that the servants of God may be sealed. A great multitude is dressed in white and declaring that salvation belongs to God. And while there is great tribulation and suffering, God is wiping every tear from the eyes of the saints. Have a listen!
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Seals begin to be opened. Horses are released along with war and death. How long must we wait for God to put an end to persecution and suffering? How should we view God taking so long? And who can stand under the wrath of God? Have a listen!
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A door is open in heaven and there is a lot going on in there. Eyes are everywhere and every creature knows that God is holy, holy, holy. And there is a scroll that needs to be opened but there is only one who can do it. That one is the Lamb who was slain and yet lives forever. Have a listen!
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Erick and Daniel discuss the last 3 letters written to the churches. Sardis looks alive but is spiritually dead. Philadelphia has no power but has denied the name of Christ. And Laodicea is in danger of being spit out of the mouth of God. Jesus is beating on the door inviting you to dinner. Have a listen!
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Erick and Daniel discuss the letters written to the churches in Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. Hold fast in the face of persecution from the synagogue of Satan. Beware the teaching of Balaam and receive the hidden manna. And Jezebel needs to shut up and repent. Have a listen!
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John is told to write down letters to seven churches by the very same person who stood in the fiery furnace. Do not be afraid, the Lamb has defeated death. And as the first letter is written we find that striving for doctrinal purity is good, but not at the expense of love. Erick and Daniel discuss all this. Have a listen!
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Erick and Daniel introduce and begin the journey through Revelation. The most important verse is the first one. Peace is the purpose of this book. And what is going on with 7 churches and 7 spirits? Have a listen!
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Erick and Daniel finish the epistle of James in this episode. Jesus is coming back so be ready but be patient. The prayer of faith is powerful. And bring back those who wander because there is nothing that cannot be forgiven. Have a listen!
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James wants to know who made you the lawgiver or judge of other people. All boasting is evil. And great misery is coming for all your earthy treasure. Have a listen!
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James continues to rail against the way people use their tongues. Sin is what causes quarrels and jealousy. To be friends with the world is to be an enemy of God. And God is jealous, which is good news. Have a listen!
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James talks about faith and works and says some things that are difficult to understand considering things that Paul says. Are you saved by faith alone? Do works play a part in justification? And are we missing the forest for the trees in all of this? Have a listen!
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Partiality isn’t in step with the gospel. If you break one commandment, you have broken the whole law. Mercy triumphs over judgment. And what does James mean when he says faith without works is dead? Have a listen!
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Every good gift comes from God. An angry tongue does not produce the righteousness of God, but the implanted Word does. And what does it mean to be a doer and not a hearer only? Have a listen!
Erick and Daniel begin the epistle of James in this episode. You don’t know much about your faith until it is tested. Ask for everything in faith while asking for faith. And God doesn’t tempt anyone. Have a listen!
Erick and Daniel go through the Epistle of Jude. Believers are kept by Jesus. Gnosticism results in bodily perversion. Jude loves the book of Enoch. And all glory is due to the One who keeps you blameless and sure-footed. Have a listen!
Erick and Daniel go through John’s 3rd letter. John’s greatest joy is hearing that people are continuing in the faith. He wants the church to support those spreading the gospel. And someone who “puts himself first” and is “talking wicked nonsense” needs to be corrected. Have a listen!
Erick and Daniel go through John’s 2nd letter. The Apostle is still telling Christians to love each other. Gnosticism destroys everything and is behind the temptation to be spiritual but not religious. And reject anything and anyone that suggests that Christ is only divine. Have a listen!
Erick and Daniel finish the book of 1st John. Everyone that has been born of God overcomes the world. The spirit, the water, and the blood all testify that Jesus is the Son of God. There is a sin that leads to death. And everyone please stay away from idols. Have a listen!
Erick and Daniel finish chapter four of 1st John. John heard Jesus say to abide in Him and tells us to do the same. There is no fear in love because fear involves punishment. And hiding what you need to be saved from is a bad strategy. Have a listen!
You must test the spirit of what is being said about salvation. All heresies have to do with Jesus. God is love and that love has been made manifest FOR US. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!
Every Christian knows what love looks like because of the cross. You can’t be a commandment keeper without saying amen to everything God says. And repentance is a gift to open often. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!
How does someone become a child of God? How does hope make someone pure? What does it mean to practice sin? And why is repentance so important? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!
It is getting late and there are antichrists to contend with. John wants you to abide in Christ more than anything else. And the only way to practice righteousness is to be born of the only one who is righteous. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!