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One of the signs of the end is the Gospel of the Kingdom being preached throughout the world. In Matthew 24, Jesus said, "Then the end will come." But what is this gospel of the Kingdom? How does thi…
A sign leading up to the end times is apostasy, a rebellion, and a falling away within the church. Professing Christians will walk away from the faith and those who remain will face difficult times. …
Is it possible to get distracted looking for the wrong signs? What are the signs of the end times? What happens when we are looking for the wrong things? What about earthquakes, famines, pestilences,…
The disciples ask three questions in Matthew 24. Before answering the questions, Jesus gives them a warning... Do not be deceived. If we were standing before him, I believe he would warn us of the sa…
As Jesus is sitting on the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24, the disciples ask three questions, but good chance they thought they were all pointed to the same event. They had no way of knowing that ther…
Do I support the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple? Should a Christian financially contribute to this endeavor? How about teaching it from the pulpit? Does a future tabernacle or temple align with w…
What impresses you? As Jesus is leaving the Jerusalem temple, the disciples are impressed with the enormous structure and architectural grandeur. However, Jesus wasn’t impressed, and as he often does…
What happens when the Spirit of God leaves the temple? Jesus taught them, warned them, and challenged them with woes. In the end, Israel would turn deny their King and reject their messiah. Just like…
FIRE, EARTHQUAKES, DARKNESS, DESTRUCTION, and millions of PEOPLE facing a cataclysmic event. The Day of Christ is a unique day that comes upon many without warning. What are some of the signs of the …
What is The Day of the Lord? Referred to by other names such as The Second Coming or "that day," this climactic end times event is mentioned more than 225 times throughout scripture. The Bible tells …
The Dajjal will emerge at a time when religious commitment is low, and knowledge has decreased. Taken to its simplest and most important terms, man will claim to be divine – even possibly Jesus Chris…
Did you know Christians aren’t the only ones awaiting the return of Jesus during the end times. There is another religion of nearly two billion adherents who believe the Jesus of Mary will return. Hi…
For a religion nearing 2 billion people, they eagerly await a promised leader who will unite the people of the prophet and rule the world with justice and righteousness. He is "the guided" one, who w…
Can we ignore Islam and the teachings of Muhammad, a religion with nearly 2 billion followers worldwide, from the end times narrative? I don’t think we can. How does their eschatology align with the …
Welcome to another episode of Escaping Babylon.
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Welcome to another episode of Escaping Babylon.
Today we’ll see another prophecy in the book of Daniel that was fulfilled just as written.
Last week, we talked about the seventy weeks of years. On th…
Welcome to another episode of Escaping Babylon.
This is the build-up we’ve been working towards and an exciting podcast.
Was there ever a time a prophecy was given that predicted the very day somethi…
Welcome to another episode of Escaping Babylon. We want to learn more about the end times, remove some of the silliness that has slipped in, and help you understand that the Bible can be a trusted re…
Welcome to another episode of Escaping Babylon. We often hear people refer to the seven years of tribulation in the end times conversation. However, Jesus never refers to seven years. The book of Rev…
Welcome to another episode of Escaping Babylon. We’re taking a turn this week before jumping into Daniel 9. Why do people struggle with the end times conversation? What are some of the obstacles that…