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When the martyrs under the altar cry out "how long?" God's answer is stunning â wait, because the number isn't complete yet. In this episode, we trace one of the most overlooked threads in the New Testament: the idea that God governs history by an appointed number, and the King won't return until every last one of his people is home.
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The church at Thyatira was warm, loving, and growing â and Jesus was about to come against them. In this episode, we go deeper on what the four horsemen have to say to a congregation that confused love with accommodation and grace with compromise. Because in a broken world, a church with a spine isn't one that's harsh â but one that shows true love, which requires courage and conviction.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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What if Godâs ultimate purpose isnât centered on your happinessâbut on his own glory? In this episode, we explore how that unsettling truth is actually the key to understanding suffering, finding real joy, and seeing your life in a much bigger, better story.
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Why does the Lamb have seven horns and sevens eyes? What is the significance of that? And what does the throne room mean practically? How can the throne room of God be appropriated to one's life personally?
In this episode of The Cutting Room Floor, we unpack the powerful imagery of Revelation 5:1-14 and explore how the reality of Godâs throne isnât just symbolicâitâs deeply personal. If youâve ever wondered how heavenâs perspective can shape your daily walk, this conversation will offer insight. -
The throne room of God defies explanation. What does all the imagery convey? Spend a few more minutes meditating on Revelation 4 and such questions as: What are the seven lamps and the seven spirits of God? Or if being mesmerized by the glory of God catalyzes worship, how did Satan fall? And what does "holy, holy, holy" really mean?
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Now that we've wrapped up Jesus' messages to the seven churches in Revelation, what can we say he's looking for in a church? This episode will synthesize what we've gleaned from Revelation 2-3 and allow us a consolidated view of what a healthy church looks like.
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In this episode of From the Cutting Room Floor, we follow up on Pastor Brianâs message, The Apocalypse: When the Church Becomes the Enemy (Revelation 3:7â13).
If you grew up in evangelical Christianity, youâve probably heard Revelation 3:10 cited as proof of a pre-tribulation rapture. But what if that popular interpretation actually misses Jesusâ point?
In this conversation, we unpack what Christ truly promised the church in Philadelphiaâand why His words offer something far more encouraging than an evacuation plan.
Along the way, we also tackle a few big questions: Which Old Testament covenants are still in effect? And who are the âchosen people of Godâ today?
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In this episode of The Cutting Room Floor, we follow-up our study of Revelation 3:1-6 and Jesus' sharp rebuke of the church in Sardis, which begs us to wrestle with this very important question: What is the relationship between saving faith and deeds? Can you have one without the other?
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On this weekâs From the Cutting Room Floor podcast, Pastor Brian dives deeper into some additional questions from Sundayâs message, 'The Apocalypse: A Church That Wouldnât Say "No",' from Revelation 2:18â29.
Does God discipline His people? Contained within Jesus' words to the church in Thyatira, we encounter a warningâone that includes the possibility of judgment and chastisement. How are Christians supposed to receive those words and the idea of God's discipline?
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Join us for a new episode of From the Cutting Room Floor, where Pastor Brian responds to your questions from his sermon, The Apocalypse: Faithful Living in Satanâs City, based on Revelation 2:12â17.
Questions: Why does Jesus have a "sharp, double-edged sword"? And should we be picky about doctrine? Doesn't that just promote controversy? Take a few minutes to go deeper into Jesusâ letter to the church in Pergamum and what it means for faithful living today. -
What does Jesus mean by the âsynagogue of Satanâ? Why is the church in Smyrna told it will face persecution for âten daysâ? And does Revelation 2:8â11 in any way justify antisemitism?
In this episode, weâll explore these important submitted questions and highlight several additional details in Jesusâ message to this afflicted, impoverished, and persecuted churchâhelping us understand them rightly in the light of Scripture. -
This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian responds to your questions from Sundayâs message on Revelation 2:1â7, âThe Apocalypse: Right, Pure⊠and Cold?â
What did Jesus mean when He said, âI will come to you and remove your lampstand from its placeâ? This episode explores that questionâand other key details from Jesusâ message to the church in Ephesusâhelping us understand them in light of Scripture.
Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these truths and leads us to see them through the lens of Godâs Word.
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This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sundayâs message on Revelation 1:9-20, The Apocalypse: Awe That Transforms.
Revelation is "canonical capstone." What does that mean? And how does that help us understand Revelation 1:9-20 and its relationship to Daniel 7? What's the strategy behind our "seven friends?" Why not just say "seven churches"?
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This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sundayâs message on Revelation 1:7-8 â The Apocalypse: How You See the Future Shapes Your Life.
Who pierced Jesus? Just the Roman soldiers? Just the Jewish leaders? Or did we all have a hand in it? What exactly is John talking about in Revelation 1:7? This episode takes a closer look at how we can responsibly understand the New Testamentâs use of the Old Testament.
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This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sundayâs message on Revelation 1:5bâ6: The ApocalypseâHow You See Yourself Shapes Your Life.
The priestly work of Christians includes manifesting the presence of God in biblically prescribed ways. How is that different from God's attribute of omnipresence?How can Christians objectively assess the Christian faith when one's faith is such a subjectively experienced part of their identity?Hear Pastor Brian unpack these challenging questions and guide us with biblical truth.
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This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian dives into thought-provoking questions from Sundayâs message on Revelation 1:4â5b â The Apocalypse: How You See God Shapes Your Life.
Do the "seven spirits" in Revelation represent the Holy Spirit or the seven archangels before God's throne?Why does God allow many to remain distant from him if he desires all to know him?How do we understand divine hiddennessâshouldn't a loving God reveal himself more clearly?How can we distinguish symbolic numbers from literal ones in Scripture?Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these challenging questions and provides biblical insights.
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What does the Bible mean when it says âthe time is nearââeven though itâs been 2,000 years? And if Revelationâs prophecies can happen in different ways throughout history, how do we know whatâs a real fulfillment and whatâs just coincidence? Pastor Brian will be addressing both of these questions in this weekâs Q&A episodeâdigging into Godâs timing, prophecy, and how to hold on to hope when waiting feels long.
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Ever wonder what didnât make the sermon? From the Cutting Room Floor is where we share bonus insights and deeper dives that didnât make the Sunday messageâbut are too rich to leave behind.
