Are we living in the last days? Is the conflict in Israel connected to what is predicted in the book of Revelation? What does the Bible say about the end of the world? While the church has shared common points of agreement "Mere Eschatology," we have also differed in many areas. This has led to different ways of interpreting the Bible's apocalyptic literature (preterist, historicist, idealist, futurist), different views on the relationship between Israel and the Church, if and when the rapture will happen, and understanding the nature of the millennium (historic premillennialism, dispensational premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism). 

Rather than be overwhelmed by these views, the goal of this show is to ground you in "Mere Eschatology," help you see the pros and cons of each view, but most importantly to help you see the apologetic and practical significance of studying eschatology. It's a topic that many shy away from, including myself, but I think we are missing out when we do. This show will explain why.

Kenneth Samples is a senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe and an adjunct instructor of apologetics at Biola University. Samples is the author of many books, including "Classic Christian Thinkers," "Without a Doubt," and "God Among Sages." The book that we are discussing today is titled "Christian End Game: Careful Thinking about the End Times."

Explaining Different Christian Views of End Times (Kenneth Samples)

So, you get involved in a conversation with a friend or perhaps someone at your son or daughter's soccer game. They ask you how you know that there is a God or, "What proof do you have that God exists?", are you prepared to give answers? An answer other than, "Oh, because the Bible says so!" Tonight--how to be intellectually prepared to defend and argue (to be an apologist) the TRUTH and fact of the Gospel and that God indeed does exist! We've got to work everyone! Study, research and be willing to be bold for Christ. Ryan Pauly joins us, Founder and President of Think-Well.ORG.

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Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.

Explaining Different Christian Views of End Times (Kenneth Samples)

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