Revelation Part 6: What the heck do we believe about hell?
Join us as we discuss one of the Bible's more sobering topics: hell. Is it a literal place of fire or symbolic? In this podcast, we look to scripture to learn about hell's nature, purpose, and implications for our faith.
Advent: Why Do We Practice Advent?
What is Advent, and why do Christians around the world practice it? In this episode, we explore the history and meaning of Advent, and how it helps us prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ's birth.
Revelation Part 5: Understanding the End TImes
Are you curious about what the Bible says about the end times? This podcast dives into the three major views of eschatology: Amillennialism – What does it mean to live in the already but not yet? Postmillennialism – Could the world truly get better before His return? Premillennialism – Is Jesus coming back to reign for a literal 1,000 years?
Revelation Part 4: Numbers in Revelation
Ever wondered about the different numbers in the book of Revelation? Should we be scared of the number 666? In this episode, we talk about how to interpret the various numbers used in the book of Revelation and we answer questions about symbolic vs literal meanings.
Revelation Part 3: The Rapture, Life after Death, and Other Questions
In this episode, we dive into some listeners' questions about Revelation and end times such as "What is the rapture", "What happens when we die", and "Why bother learning about the different views of Revelation, isn't it enough to know that we can have hope in Christ?"
Revelation Part 2: First City Church’s Interpretive Framework
This episode picks up from our last discussion on the book of Revelation, where we introduced a variety of perspectives and interpretive frameworks for understanding its structure. Now, we answer the big question: How does First City Church interpret Revelation?
Revelation Part 1: Structure & Interpretive Frameworks
First City Church is currently in a sermon series on the book of Revelation. Given the book’s complexity and controversy, a sermon can only cover so much. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to dive deeper and discuss the different interpretive frameworks people use to understand Revelation.