In this session, taught at the UGA Wesley Foundation, JM looks at the famous "TULIP" acronym of traditional Calvinist theologies and then contrasts it with a non-Calvinist version of TULIP.

Calvinism Calmly Considered

Are we living in the “End Times”?
When is the “Millennium”?
What about the “Great Tribulation”?
Who or what is the “Antichrist”?
Should Christians always support the nation of Israel in order not to be “cursed”?

These are questions that many popular authors and teachers have made millions off of attempting to answer through intricate colorful background charts, or fictional novels and video games.

But when it comes to what the Bible actually teaches about the “End Times”, too many people rely on a passage here or there paired with some current event headline by a preacher on television, radio, or online.

The result is a mass of confusion among Christians (and the wider culture as well!) over these things. Often, sensationalist voices carry the day and people view “the apocalypse” as something that will inevitably involve nuclear war, massive famine, a one-world government, and smooth-talking leaders forcing everyone to get microchips or tattoos on their foreheads and hands!

But does the Bible itself actually teach ANY of this?

In “Apocalypse Now?? What the Bible says about the End Times”, JM Smith guides students through the entire Bible and traces the overall themes and key points Scripture actually addresses. Offering a candid, yet charitable appraisal of various eschatological views Christians have held throughout history, “Apocalypse Now??” seeks to allow the listener to survey the positions and form their own coherent approach that takes into account the contextual background of the Bible’s end times message.

The entire course is available to stream or download via the links below. It is also available in audio CD format for those who prefer a hard copy or would like to give it as a gift to anyone they know who is interested in the subject of “End Times”!

Course Index:
Week 1 – A Survey of The End Times
Week 2 – The Origin of Dispensationalism
Week 3 – Should Rapture Theology Be Left Behind?
Week 4 – So What DO Most Christians Believe Then?
Week 5 – God’s Plan From the Beginning
Week 6 – The Prophets and End Times
Week 7 – Introducing “Apocalyptic” Writings
Week 8 – What Jesus says about the End Times
Week 9 – What the NT Writers Say About the End Time
Week 10 – Heaven, Hell, Judgement & New Creation

Part 9 - The Apostles and the End Times

We've always believed in the power of jiujitsu to change lives for the better -- and to bring people together across the lines that often divide us. RefugeeJitsu, a program in Charlotte founded by Renzo Gracie brown belt and Bible teacher J.M. Smith, is proving it. Every week a group of kids from all around the world, from different cultures and faith traditions, meets to train -- and learning jiujitsu together is having a tangible impact on their lives and the lives of others in the community. It's a beautiful story of what's possible from jiujitsu. You can learn more and get involved here: http://jmsmith.org/about/refugee-jitsu/

Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ, and Cageside Fight Co.! Register online at usgrappling.com to compete at US Grappling Submission-Only Raleigh on July 29, and if you need gi or nogi gear to compete, find the best products at cageside.com! If you want access to bonus content, you can support us at patreon.com/dirtywhitebelt, as Mark Cukro, Cody Maltais, Karl Krebs, Chris Holmes and Betty Broadhurst did this month -- thanks, y'all!

#RefugeeJitsu in Charlotte: July 2, 2017

What’s up with the name “Disciple Dojo”??

Great question! One of my lifelong passions has been studying the martial arts. And the place where you study and train in martial arts is a Dojo. 

Christian Discipleship is similar to martial arts training (if you don’t believe me, just ask Paul–he says so himself in his letter to Christians in ancient Corinth [1Cor. 9:26-27]!). We have a Sensei (teacher): Jesus. We have a katana (sword): Scripture. 

Thus Disciple Dojo is intended as a virtual Dojo–where students of the Master can be sharpened, challenged, equipped and encouraged as they continue to become more and more like the One they serve…minus the scrapes and bruises!

Part 9 - The Apostles and the End Times

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