Ever since American Vision republished Christian Life and Character , the ignorance of objectors to the book has been swift and loud. Gary discusses some of the common objections to how Christianity has influenced American civil government and sets the historical record straight.
In this final part part of his interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary discusses how eschatology is less about the "big" things and more about the "little" things. Life is made up of a multitude of small daily decisions and each of those are influenced by a worldview. A defeatist worldview will naturally lead to defeatist daily decisions.
In this second part of his interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary discusses how your view of the future affects how you live today. Eschatology matters, and everybody has one. Christians must start building the culture they want, rather than complaining about the one they currently have.
Gary was interviewed by Pastor Richard Henry about eschatology and hermeneutics (the science of interpretation). In this first part, Gary gives a short biographical sketch of himself and his own path of discovery about what Jesus taught in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21).
Gary reviews a book by Ken Johnson called "The End Times and the Ancient Church Fathers." Johnson's argument is that the early church fathers believed and taught a similar end times view to modern-day dispensationalists. Gary disagrees and contrasts Johnson's book and views with the truth of Scripture.
Atheists and homosexuals are all up in arms about an ad ran in newspapers by Hobby Lobby. Claiming that Hobby Lobby wants to impose Christianity on every citizen, these groups conveniently ignore their own dominionist tendencies.
Gary discusses The Tomorrow War , a new movie featuring Chris Pratt and J.K. Simmons. Gary compares the plot line of the movie to modern evangelical eschatology and its pessimistic view of the future. Listen now to learn more...
In the final three chapters of the Bible, Christians are assured of their ultimate victory, but that victory is already a present reality. Jesus has won the victory, Jesus is King... NOW! In two chapters near the end of Paradise Restored , David Chilton makes this point very clearly. Christians must live in terms of the present reality of victory, not in some delayed "some day in the future" victory.
In this talk, Gary DeMar shows how to force unbelievers to live consistently with their stated anti-God beliefs. This is the wedge of apologetics known as presuppositionalism. Using Proverbs 26:4-5 as his text, Gary shows that 1) evolution is a religion, and 2) it cannot produce a morality short of "only the strong survive."
Gary responds to a video where a woman is raging against Christians and the Bible. She claims that she "doesn't care what a mythical god says in his mythical book." She appeals to the Constitution as giving her "rights," proving that she misunderstands both the Constitution and where rights and morality come from in the first place.
In Chapter 21 of Paradise Restored , David Chilton comments on Revelation 17-19, which contrasts two cities: New Jerusalem and Old Jerusalem. A harlot woman is riding the Sea Beast, which is Rome, and she is accused of all sorts of blasphemies and abominations. She is also drunk with the blood of the saints (cf. Matthew 23:34-36). What does all this imagery mean? Listen to today's episode to learn more...
Gary riffs on several different topics on today's episode: immigration, economics, ethnic groups, and housing developments. The initial launching point comes from an article by Tucker Carlson about liberal politicians trying to influence elections by keeping minorities dependent on government money and programs based on where they live.
Gary discusses two recent news stories regarding a wave of petty theft around the country and the IRS denying tax-exempt status to certain Christian organizations. As only Gary can do, he brings both stories together to highlight the common thread and worldview issues at stake.
In Chapter 21 of Paradise Restored , David Chilton discusses Revelation 13 and the two Beasts. Futurists often appeal to this passage as proof of an "Antichrist" in the "soon to come" end times. But is it really...?
Gary answers a listener question about 1 Corinthians 7. In this chapter, Paul gives advice that seems to contradict other parts of the Bible. Is his advice normative for all Christians in all times, or is it timely advice for a particular group of people at a particular time? Listen to today's episode to find out...
Gary continues his discussion with Dr. Gary North about education and how Christians need to begin reconstructing it. It will take time; it will take work; it will take many experts; but thanks to the internet, it wouldn't take much money. Read the report here: https://images.americanvision.org/CollegeCurriculumProgram.pdf
Gary DeMar and Gary North discuss an ambitious project led by Vishal Mangalwadi to reconstruct education. Both DeMar and North have been involved in similar pursuits for over 50 years and both have unique perspectives on what a massive project will take to be successful.
Gary DeMar sits down with Dr. Gary North for a discussion about the 5-point covenant model. Dr. North shows that the covenant is unavoidable and always flows out from the very first point: "Who's in Charge?"
Futurists claim that events in Bible prophecy are "soon" to happen based on current events. What they fail to point out is that the Bible itself makes the same claim about events in the first century. So who's right? Modern interpreters of the New Testament or the NT writers themselves? In Chapter 18 of Paradise Restored , David Chilton takes the NT writers at their word and shows that the book of Revelation was fulfilled in the cataclysmic events of the first century.
The culture of fear and fragility has a new hero in Texas. Going off-script at graduation ceremonies is the new way to be "brave" and "courageous," at least according to Hillary Clinton. Gary discusses the hypocrisy of the abortion industry and its adolescent adherents at high school commencements.
Chapter 17 of Paradise Restored is about how to understand the signs of symbols of the book of Revelation. David Chilton also addresses the need for understanding the Old Testament, as well as the ethical dimension of Bible prophecy. Listen in as Gary discusses this and much more.
Gary discusses a new book that he and his wife had a large part in helping to write. America: In God's Providence is a massive American history textbook that proves the indelible influence of Christianity and God's protection and blessing on both the formation and continuation of the United States of America.
When the Biden Administration took office in January 2021, Trump's 1776 Project was immediately taken down from the White House website. American Vision has partnered with another publisher to make the 1776 Project available in print with an extensive introduction by Gary DeMar.
In Chapter 15 of Paradise Restored , David Chilton discusses the biblical term "the day of the Lord" and what is left to happen eschatologically. Was all biblical prophecy fulfilled in AD 70, or is there more to transpire? What about the Second Coming? Listen to today's episode to learn more.
Gary answers another critic that claims that the events in Matthew 24 are "obviously" future and yet to be fulfilled. Using Scripture as its own interpreter, Gary shows how these events have, and must have, been fulfilled in the first century destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.
With the continued strife and struggle between Israel and Palestine, Bible prophecy pundits are all lit up with signs of the "end." Gary answers two commenters who believe these missile strikes in the Middle East are a confirmation that Jesus is coming "soon."
Chapter 14 of Paradise Restored is called "The Restoration of Israel" and deals with Romans 11 and God's future plans for Israelites and genetic Jews. All Israel will be saved, but this does not mean that every Jew will be saved. Listen now to learn more about this very important topic.
Gary answers a listener's question about how Luke 17 differs from Luke 21, and how both chapters relate to Matthew 24 and the events spoken of by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse.
In Chapter 13 of Paradise Restored , David Chilton discusses the biblical understanding of the "last days" and proves, from the Bible itself, that these days have already come and gone. Peter, Paul, the book of Hebrews, and many other New Testament writings make it clear that the "last days" were fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Gary continues his interview with screenwriter and author Brian Godawa about the Bible, culture, and entertainment. Christians need to be more, not less, involved in creating art and telling great stories. Learn more about Brian and his work at www.Godawa.com.
