theology

Hope in Revelation

Hope in Revelation

The role of the prophet is not to predict what is to come, but to speak into their present moment, so how does Revelation fit into the prophetic category? We also discuss how the author uses imagery to connect the dots between the ideas of a s…

The end of the world…or is it?

The end of the world…or is it?

What is apocalyptic literature and how does it change the way we read Revelation? What were the cultural developments that birthed the apocalyptic genre, and is that genre a Greco-Roman or Jewish style of literature? This week we talk about th…

Should the name of God be spoken?

Should the name of God be spoken?

Quantum Physics puts the mystery back into nature, and Dr. Gruber helps us understand how it can help us grapple with the mystery of God’s name and character. God’s name used to be spoken out loud but great care is taken now to avoid pronounci…

The Name of God: One Name or Many?

The Name of God: One Name or Many?

The personal name of God is different from all of his descriptive titles. Dr. Gruber clarifies the Hebrew word “elohim” used to talk about the  spiritual world. Are we too distant from the original Hebrew text to understand the significance of…

Is resurrection a Second Temple idea?

Is resurrection a Second Temple idea?

Dig in and watch the Hot Topic Seminar called Jews and Greek on the Underworld and AfterlifeSign up for Dr. Nicholas Schaser’s course Resurrection in Jewish Texts and Traditions.Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one sma…

The Galileo Initiative :: By The Gospelist

The Galileo Initiative :: By The Gospelist

Merriam-Webster defines science as “knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.” The scientific method is designed to seek the truth in the natural world for the betterment of humanity. This has been the objective of science since we transitioned […]

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30 Jan 2023

30 Jan 2023

We’re Surrounded by Those Who Devise and Delight in Evil Iniquity Shall Abound Oakland, California: Gas station shooting; 8 injured, one dead Jan. 21. Multiple gunmen may have fired weapons from across the street. Los Angeles, California: Mass Shooting Ballroom Dance Studio Jan. 18 during Lunar New Year celebration in mostly Asian-American neighborhood. 11 killed; […]

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Jesus taught a “gathering away”

Jesus taught a “gathering away”

Bishop Terry Wiles Jesus taught a “gathering away” which later became “the Blessed Hope” in Pentecostal Theology. Some scripture references include but are not…