Futurists use the historical situation of Laodicea and Smyrna to suggest that Revelation could not have been written before AD 70. We will show how they have misinterpreted both Scripture and History, and that history and archaeology both show that these churches were alive and well at the time John wrote Revelation in AD 62. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline that is available for this podcast, simply email Ed to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the ...
Apr 28, 2013•1 hr 3 min
Christians were the victors in that persecution. What about those who fled to Pella? When was Apostle John killed by the Jews? If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline that is available for this podcast, simply email Ed to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show
Apr 21, 2013•42 min
One of the first things our Futurist critics ask for is historical evidence showing that all these things occurred in the first century. We provide that documentation from first century historians. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline that is available for this podcast, simply email Ed to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show...
Apr 14, 2013•49 min
When Futurists grasp the TIME of fulfillment, they immediately want to know HOW these things were fulfilled in the first century. So this lesson looks at the NATURE of fulfillment. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline that is available for this podcast, simply email Ed to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show
Apr 07, 2013•55 min
When we compare Apostle Paul's sequencing of these three events with the sequence found in Matthew 24, there seems to be an inconsistency. See if you can spot the problem and tune in to see how we resolve it. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline and Chronological chart that are available for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show...
Mar 31, 2013•37 min
Most futurists and even some preterists are confused about the identity of the Great Tribulation. We will discuss the linkage between the Neronic persecution and the Great Tribulation. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline and Chronological chart that are available for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show...
Mar 24, 2013•50 min
One of the most overlooked events affecting the Christians right before the Jewish War, was the Great Fire in Rome and the Neronic persecution afterwards. This was the great tribulation upon the Church. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show...
Mar 17, 2013•45 min
We show from numerous biblical texts that the Great Commission was finished in the first century before the destruction of Jerusalem, and that the literary efforts of the apostles ceased at that time as well. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show...
Mar 10, 2013•53 min
This lesson completes our series on Apostolic Canonization. We take a closer look at Apostle Peter's role in using the keys of the kingdom (i.e., his binding and loosing authority) to certify all 27 of the New Testament books as inspired, canonical, and authoritative before he died in AD 64. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. ...
Mar 03, 2013•29 min
This is part two in our series on Apostolic Canonization. We discuss the duplication, circulation, and collection of all 27 of the New Testament books before Apostle Peter died in AD 64. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show
Feb 24, 2013•37 min
Shows how all 27 of the NT books were written, copied, circulated, certified, and formed into a completed canon of New Testament scripture before Apostle Peter died in AD 64. This lesson is an introduction to Apostolic Canonization. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF. Support the show...
Feb 17, 2013•1 hr
Since many modern skeptics have questioned the authenticity and pre-70 dates for both Jude and Second Peter, we need to look at the internal evidence, which leans heavily in favor of the more conservative traditional view. We also look at the expectations Jude and Peter gave to those churches. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF...
Feb 10, 2013•50 min
We use Mark's activities after he left Rome in 63, plus the conditions of the churches in Turkey at the time of writing, to help nail down the date for the First Epistle of Peter. We also look at the expectations Peter gave to those churches. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show
Feb 03, 2013•49 min
We follow Paul's activities after his release until he was arrested again and sent back to Rome for trial and execution. We see when and where his three pastoral epistles were written, First and Second Timothy and Titus. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show
Jan 27, 2013•41 min
Three of Paul's epistles, First and Second Timothy and Titus, were written after Paul was released from his first imprisonment in Rome. We take a look at Paul's activities after his release and before he was arrested again and killed in the Neronic persecution in AD 64. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show...
Jan 20, 2013•51 min
Futurists believe John remained alive for over two decades after the destruction of Jerusalem, and therefore tend to date all of John's writings after AD 70. We debunk all this and show that John died in the Neronic persecution, and therefore all of his writings had to be written before AD 70. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show...
Jan 13, 2013•1 hr 20 min
We look a little more at the activity of Mark in relation to Paul and the book of Hebrews, and especially his role in helping Paul write the book of Hebrews as a correction to the anti-Judaic polemic and hyper-allegorical interpretative methods exhibited in the Epistle of Barnabas. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show...
Jan 06, 2013•1 hr 4 min
We cover the historical background of the book of Hebrews, including the churches to whom it was written, why Paul wrote it to those particular churches, as well as why I believe John Mark was the courier to take it to them. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show
Dec 30, 2012•51 min
We review the date (AD 62-63) and circumstances of writing for all of Paul's prison epistles (Eph, Col, Phlm, Phlp, Heb), focusing especially on the epistles of Philippians and Hebrews. It includes more info about the role of John Mark in the scribal and courier work related to the book of Hebrews. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast. Support the show...
Dec 23, 2012•45 min
Highlighted our activities to promote the preterist view in our exhibit booth at the Evangelical Theological Society. Date and circumstances of writing of Luke and Acts, plus two of Paul's prison epistles (Ephesians and Colossians) while Paul was in prison in Rome (AD 61-63). Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org). Support the show
Dec 16, 2012•48 min
Why God has arranged for America to endure four more years under Obama, and how Christians should live in response to it. Discusses more of the biblical narrative about Barnabas and Mark, to suggest when the Epistle of Barnabas might have been written, as well as when Barnabas died, and Mark joined Paul in Rome. Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org). Support the show...
Dec 09, 2012•59 min
Picked back up on our historical narrative at AD 61-63, which was while Paul was in prison in Rome, when James was killed, John was exiled to Patmos, and several of the New Testament books were written. It is also the time when Barnabas was killed by the Jews on the island of Cyprus, and then Mark joined Paul in Rome. Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org). Support the show...
Dec 02, 2012•54 min
Our annual exhibit booth at the Evangelical Theological Society, what we do there, and why it is important for the whole preterist movement. Ed Stevens shared some of the material he is writing for his Masters Thesis on Redating the Epistle of Barnabas. The problem with the church father writings after AD 70 is that none of them were preterists. Ed explains this historical problem and how preterists solve it. Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preter...
Nov 25, 2012•52 min
There were many clear signs of the end which appeared with increasing frequency, beginning right here in AD 62. There were some severe earthquakes that occurred in the winter of AD 63, right after John had written his Apocalypse. The birth pangs were becoming more frequent and more intense as the months passed by. The persecution was heating up as well. We will look at more of these as we progress through the final four years leading up to the outbreak of the Zealot rebellion in AD 66. There is ...
Aug 26, 2012•1 hr
This deals with the evidence for determining the early pre-70 date of the book of Revelation. We date the book in relation to a number of factors, including internal and external considerations. We arrive at a date in the second half of AD 62, before Hebrews and 2nd Peter were written. There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Email us if you would like to have a copy of it: "Date of Revelation" on 8/19/2012. Please request it by title and date. Here is our email address: preteri...
Aug 19, 2012•56 min
The year AD 62 was a very action-packed year for Christians in Jerusalem especially. Josephus tells us that Ananus II took advantage of the temporary lack of a procurator to arrest James (the Lord's brother) and some of his companions there in Jerusalem, one of which was probably Apostle John. James was killed, and evidently John was sent into exile to Patmos (AD 62). There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its date. S...
Aug 12, 2012•1 hr
We cover several of the Jewish and Roman historical events of significance to Christianity that were occurring while Paul was in prison in Rome. We also discuss which books of the NT were written at this time (1,2,3 John plus Ephesians and Colossians). There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its date. Support the show
Jun 24, 2012•1 hr 1 min
This is a replay of my seminar speech at the Garrettsville 2011 seminar on the topic of the Resurrection. We discuss the various major concepts of resurrection within Full Preterism, and then show why we believe the Individual Body View is the biblically correct one. If you are interested in the preterist explanation of the resurrection issue, this is the podcast for you! There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its dat...
Jun 17, 2012•53 min
We look at some of the other Jewish and Christian events that occurred while Paul was on his way to Rome, or just after he arrived there. The writing of the gospel of John most likely occurred here, along with the epistle of James, and the three epistles of John. We also look at the first two prison epistles of Paul (Ephesians and Colossians) which were written sometime after Paul reached Rome. There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org an...
Jun 10, 2012•1 hr 4 min
We cover the events mentioned in Acts 27-28, from the last few months of Paul's imprisonment in Caesarea, until he was sent to Rome by Festus the Roman Governor (or Procurator). We discuss the whole voyage, especially the shipwreck on the island of Malta. There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its date. Support the show
Jun 03, 2012•1 hr 1 min
