Chris Hemmelman Chris Hemmelman

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.

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Chris Hemmelman Chris Hemmelman

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?

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Chris Hemmelman Chris Hemmelman

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.

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Chris Hemmelman Chris Hemmelman

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?

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Chris Hemmelman Chris Hemmelman

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.

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