Chris's Courses @ Westlink Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/chriss-courses-westlink Courses on God, Scripture, and life from Chris Perrey, Family Life Minister for the Westlink Church of Christ. Current course is Revelation: Victory Unveiled, which looks at how this book was relevant in its time and in ours. How does God overcome evil, and is it the type of victory we'd expect? ℗ & © 2020 Chris's Courses @ Westlink be269dfc-3f37-5ce4-abaa-7b6887af3eb0 no en-us Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:09:40 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:48:23 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/8h65gdj9TnXbhSxynEq_xW1l7Y_hOKNQbCiFY_7TBVs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzcwOTEvMTU3OTIw/NjExMi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Chris's Courses @ Westlink episodic Chris Perrey Courses on God, Scripture, and life from Chris Perrey, Family Life Minister for the Westlink Church of Christ. Current course is Revelation: Victory Unveiled, which looks at how this book was relevant in its time and in ours. How does God overcome evil, and is it the type of victory we'd expect? Courses on God, Scripture, and life from Chris Perrey, Family Life Minister for the Westlink Church of Christ. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity Chris Perrey No No Violence for Voiceless Victims 3 3 17 17 Violence for Voiceless Victims full b1be0055-6a84-4a48-8b43-bfcf7cb141e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bc48d57 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:55:05 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1901 An incident of sexual violence leads to even more violence. Plus a discussion of the authorship of Genesis. An incident of sexual violence leads to even more violence. Plus a discussion of the authorship of Genesis. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Wrestling with God (Gen 32-33) 3 3 16 16 Wrestling with God (Gen 32-33) full ed5016b8-7122-46d8-85b4-93d2507e3c52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/baa379b1 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:23:17 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1920 Jacob meets his match in a powerful metaphor for his relationship with God, as he tries not to be killed by his brother. Jacob meets his match in a powerful metaphor for his relationship with God, as he tries not to be killed by his brother. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Family Drama (Gen 29-31) 3 3 15 15 Family Drama (Gen 29-31) full ae69a7de-9400-426a-b542-781706277349 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83b9551f Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:15:49 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1796 Lying uncles and multiple wives sure creates a toxic family situation, doesn't it? Lying uncles and multiple wives sure creates a toxic family situation, doesn't it? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Bless You (Gen 26-28) 3 3 14 14 Bless You (Gen 26-28) full b75d28be-d0ae-46e3-9942-bf4ba8284b4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f76b495 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:46:05 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2254 Jacob steals Esau's blessing, but is there actually enough blessing to go around? Jacob steals Esau's blessing, but is there actually enough blessing to go around? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Not Chosen, but Not Rejected 3 3 13 13 Not Chosen, but Not Rejected full 1c7d24f2-a8b0-46ce-be52-c656bc07a31c https://share.transistor.fm/s/662e5845 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:54:12 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1617 The final stories of Abraham, and moving into Jacob's story to reflect on what God's choice does and doesn't mean. The final stories of Abraham, and moving into Jacob's story to reflect on what God's choice does and doesn't mean. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No God Will Provide (Gen 20-22) 3 3 12 12 God Will Provide (Gen 20-22) full a4933f1a-6004-4c9b-b4d1-6c9739e70e87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef7f6cfc Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:20:14 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2140 The promise comes true, but then seems threatened by God's command. How should we wrestle with the Binding of Isaac? The promise comes true, but then seems threatened by God's command. How should we wrestle with the Binding of Isaac? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Inhospitable (Gen 18-19) 3 3 11 11 Inhospitable (Gen 18-19) full eaf44e8e-e05f-476a-9b3d-c800dc5fc15e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a95e0d1e Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:55:18 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1916 The true sin of Sodom is not what you think. And what does it mean for God to be just? The true sin of Sodom is not what you think. And what does it mean for God to be just? genesis, creation, God, trinity, Spirit, Christ, Old Testament, Hebrew Bible, hospitality, Abraham, sodom, homosexuality, justice No Hope & Hospitality (Gen 17-18) 3 3 10 10 Hope & Hospitality (Gen 17-18) full 3d884fcb-fbc1-465b-aa39-0e4f38634792 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7107817b Rublev's Trinity icon

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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:44:31 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1692 God asks Abraham to put some skin in the game. Abraham shows radical hospitality to strangers and is surprised to meet God in the process. God asks Abraham to put some skin in the game. Abraham shows radical hospitality to strangers and is surprised to meet God in the process. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Seeing the God Who Sees (Gen 14-16) 3 3 9 9 Seeing the God Who Sees (Gen 14-16) full 2309b613-18c6-4291-b233-6e3036cdea1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/64183dc6 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:07:28 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2062 Abraham's story continues with stories of trust and failure. And yet God blesses those we hurt and forget. Abraham's story continues with stories of trust and failure. And yet God blesses those we hurt and forget. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Into the Unknown (Gen 12-13) 3 3 8 8 Into the Unknown (Gen 12-13) full 38dbccf0-e69a-4c8f-9ab4-7c7ea3f88390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da3d27d8 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1676 After one last Noah story, we move into the transitional story of Abraham, who responds to God's call and promise with faith (mostly). After one last Noah story, we move into the transitional story of Abraham, who responds to God's call and promise with faith (mostly). genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No God Grief (Gen 6-9) 3 3 7 7 God Grief (Gen 6-9) full b45a08af-cdc1-4fc1-856b-bdbdb3cf0dd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c6af56b Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:19:02 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1968 Let's take a look at the flood story, focusing on how God is affected by and tries to deal with the human inclination toward evil. Does undoing creation really solve the problem? Let's take a look at the flood story, focusing on how God is affected by and tries to deal with the human inclination toward evil. Does undoing creation really solve the problem? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No It Gets Worse (Gen 4-5, 10-11) 3 3 6 6 It Gets Worse (Gen 4-5, 10-11) full 71d7e9b4-c2b1-4b7b-b5a4-27835293327e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f97f8da Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1785 Human morality declines with stories of murder and self-centeredness. How do Cain and the Towel of Babel illustrate impulses we still face? Human morality declines with stories of murder and self-centeredness. How do Cain and the Towel of Babel illustrate impulses we still face? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No The Effects of Sin (Gen 3) 3 3 5 5 The Effects of Sin (Gen 3) full 1720e9c8-1c75-42ca-bf2a-775daa445432 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d26e9e17 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1502 Sin has consequences, but should we maintain them or work against them? How is God still working with humanity even after sin enters the picture? Sin has consequences, but should we maintain them or work against them? How is God still working with humanity even after sin enters the picture? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No The Causes of Sin (Gen 3) 3 3 4 4 The Causes of Sin (Gen 3) full a10baf0e-6932-4780-bd61-117098775e26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c6440d4 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1404 What does it mean to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? What tempts humanity to define right and wrong on our own terms before we're mature enough? What does it mean to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? What tempts humanity to define right and wrong on our own terms before we're mature enough? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No To Be Human (Gen 2) 3 3 3 3 To Be Human (Gen 2) full fe86e872-c3dc-4162-b36c-08a9a3be3bc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4009c126 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1271 What's the job description for being human, and how do we relate to one another? Genesis depicts everything in harmony, not heirarchy. What's the job description for being human, and how do we relate to one another? Genesis depicts everything in harmony, not heirarchy. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No In God's Image (Gen 1-2) 3 3 2 2 In God's Image (Gen 1-2) full 6ff63ff8-dce3-4cf1-ba37-563e0185464c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e767940 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1223 What does it mean to be created in God's image, and to be human? And how do we reconcile the two creation stories in Genesis? What does it mean to be created in God's image, and to be human? And how do we reconcile the two creation stories in Genesis? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No The Good Creator (Gen 1) 3 3 1 1 The Good Creator (Gen 1) full fe809b1a-543f-41da-b921-6f4f1a4c5cf8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8893bab Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1330 Our new series Questions in Genesis begins...in the beginning. How does the Hebrew creation story compare to other ancient creation stories? How is the Creator and creation good? Our new series Questions in Genesis begins...in the beginning. How does the Hebrew creation story compare to other ancient creation stories? How is the Creator and creation good? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, Hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture No Revelation 21-22: New Heavens & Earth 2 2 19 19 Revelation 21-22: New Heavens & Earth full 1fd8e237-a445-464f-99c6-41100e8b4ab7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f979c081 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:36:08 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1633 We come to the end with the final depiction of God making all things new and restoring all things. So who comes into the city whose gates are never shut? We come to the end with the final depiction of God making all things new and restoring all things. So who comes into the city whose gates are never shut? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 20: Millennium & Judgment 2 2 18 18 Revelation 20: Millennium & Judgment full c9f0dba1-fec5-4cc9-90a9-ac84705b9f7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/52ffdfb4 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:30:18 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1253 More visions of the end, with a depiction of humanity's reign, and how judgment is more than pass/fail. You are in the Book of Life, and your actions matter. More visions of the end, with a depiction of humanity's reign, and how judgment is more than pass/fail. You are in the Book of Life, and your actions matter. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 19: Rider on White Horse 2 2 17 17 Revelation 19: Rider on White Horse full 871cd6e3-6473-4190-b67e-358281ad7617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f154d014 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:17:29 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1718 The visions of the end begin with an often misunderstood symbol of Jesus' word of judgment. The visions of the end begin with an often misunderstood symbol of Jesus' word of judgment. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 16-18: The Fall of Babylon 2 2 16 16 Revelation 16-18: The Fall of Babylon full d850509d-1d8f-4c04-8652-d0d3b6c0e4e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e602ed4b Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:15:07 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1846 Babylon appears as a symbol of oppressive empires throughout history, and how they're ultimately self-destructive. Babylon appears as a symbol of oppressive empires throughout history, and how they're ultimately self-destructive. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 14-16: Harvest & Bowls of Wrath 2 2 15 15 Revelation 14-16: Harvest & Bowls of Wrath full 5f0fdeb5-bba6-4252-8243-b2d9caea5eb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b53f7350 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:13:22 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1639 The symbol of the bowls helps us consider how God's love, justice, and wrath all fit together. How do we reap what we sow? The symbol of the bowls helps us consider how God's love, justice, and wrath all fit together. How do we reap what we sow? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 14: Army & Angelic Announcements 2 2 14 14 Revelation 14: Army & Angelic Announcements full 837154eb-70af-4789-87c9-8cb239c5d322 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6aaff2a1 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:10:26 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1329 Who follows the Lamb, and what does God's fire do? Who follows the Lamb, and what does God's fire do? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 13: The Number & Mark of the Beast 2 2 13 13 Revelation 13: The Number & Mark of the Beast full 114a0c1e-f377-42d4-8f1a-1061d6e1e387 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72a6c5cf Handout
Hebrew gematria (numbers = letters)
Caesar Nero as ultimate evil
Perversion of the Shema (Deut 6:4-8)
The mark & buying and selling

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Hebrew gematria (numbers = letters)
Caesar Nero as ultimate evil
Perversion of the Shema (Deut 6:4-8)
The mark & buying and selling

]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:40:58 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1874 In the 13th episode on the 13th chapter, we look at some famous symbols of evil that are anchored in the 1st century but are still relevant in our beastly society. In the 13th episode on the 13th chapter, we look at some famous symbols of evil that are anchored in the 1st century but are still relevant in our beastly society. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 13: The First Beast 2 2 12 12 Revelation 13: The First Beast full 3442ff6c-315a-458c-b760-9db88f53c8f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc0ec37e Handout
The irresistible beast
You reap what you sow

This session was shorter because I started with a video recap of the first 11 chapters from The Bible Project. It's not on the recording so I highly recommend you check it out.

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The irresistible beast
You reap what you sow

This session was shorter because I started with a video recap of the first 11 chapters from The Bible Project. It's not on the recording so I highly recommend you check it out.

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Creation care
Symbolic meanings for the woman
Overcoming evil with good
In the Wilderness

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Creation care
Symbolic meanings for the woman
Overcoming evil with good
In the Wilderness

]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:07:50 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1716 We begin looking at the evil powers that are behind the persecution of the church. How is the dragon Satan working against humanity (hint: not with a pair of shoes). We begin looking at the evil powers that are behind the persecution of the church. How is the dragon Satan working against humanity (hint: not with a pair of shoes). genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 10-11: The Scroll & The Church 2 2 10 10 Revelation 10-11: The Scroll & The Church full c91842b7-b315-4f8a-a7cc-1334a732498f https://share.transistor.fm/s/62564689 Handout
Mystery, biblically speaking
The bittersweet scroll
How the church witnesses
The world's response to self-sacrifice

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Mystery, biblically speaking
The bittersweet scroll
How the church witnesses
The world's response to self-sacrifice

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:19:56 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2371 The scroll revealing God's mystery finally comes back, and we get symbolic images of the church as a temple and witnesses. The scroll revealing God's mystery finally comes back, and we get symbolic images of the church as a temple and witnesses. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 8-9: The Seven Trumpets 2 2 9 9 Revelation 8-9: The Seven Trumpets full 5b18ee86-2cb9-4cae-be77-3a94ff07e6fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8af3d818 Handout
Echoes of Exodus
The locusts and God's use of evil empires
Punishment ≠ repentance
Retributive justice vs. restorative justice

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Echoes of Exodus
The locusts and God's use of evil empires
Punishment ≠ repentance
Retributive justice vs. restorative justice

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:54:03 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2262 Lots of strange and violent imagery with the seven trumpets. How well does punishment achieve God's ultimate goal of repentance? (Spoiler: Not very well). So what should divine justice look like? Lots of strange and violent imagery with the seven trumpets. How well does punishment achieve God's ultimate goal of repentance? (Spoiler: Not very well). So what should divine justice look like? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 7: Multitudes in Heaven 2 2 8 8 Revelation 7: Multitudes in Heaven full d5ce33ea-3579-4e87-8c56-8d6cff6435dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/a455d090 Handout
See and hear pattern
Israel and the church

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See and hear pattern
Israel and the church

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:49:40 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2134 How do the 144,000 and the great multitude relate? Will God save a little or a lot? How do the 144,000 and the great multitude relate? Will God save a little or a lot? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 6: The Seven Seals 2 2 7 7 Revelation 6: The Seven Seals full e7424102-bf5d-4dad-b0a6-51310c228b64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d196599b Handout
The 4 Horsemen
Martyrs in heaven
The wrath of the little Lamb

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The 4 Horsemen
Martyrs in heaven
The wrath of the little Lamb

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:46:08 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1761 The seven seals are opened, symbolizing the ongoing results of human rebellion against God. Because when has there not been war and death? The seven seals are opened, symbolizing the ongoing results of human rebellion against God. Because when has there not been war and death? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 4-5: The Throne & The Lamb 2 2 6 6 Revelation 4-5: The Throne & The Lamb full 6813c445-db8a-4c56-8fed-ccfca0e9f0ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/586bee8e Handout

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]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:01:16 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1818 God is awesome and has a plan to deal with evil (the scroll), but only the Lamb who lays down his life can reveal it. What is the way of the lamb, and how does it win the victory? God is awesome and has a plan to deal with evil (the scroll), but only the Lamb who lays down his life can reveal it. What is the way of the lamb, and how does it win the victory? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 3: Messages to the Seven Churches (Pt. 2) 2 2 5 5 Revelation 3: Messages to the Seven Churches (Pt. 2) full 8adaf5ad-e711-498a-86e8-6e81c32fe96a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4f956d1 Sardis
Philadelphia (the other one)
Laodicea
20 centuries later, same issues

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Philadelphia (the other one)
Laodicea
20 centuries later, same issues

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:58:27 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1991 Jesus has MORE messages for other church in Asia Minor. But as we discuss, their root problems are still problems we face today. Also, being 'lukewarm' doesn't mean what you think it means. Jesus has MORE messages for other church in Asia Minor. But as we discuss, their root problems are still problems we face today. Also, being 'lukewarm' doesn't mean what you think it means. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation 2: Messages to the Seven Churches (Pt. 1) 2 2 4 4 Revelation 2: Messages to the Seven Churches (Pt. 1) full 5317e5bc-c7a8-4338-8099-c99364889684 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3db9b06 Ephesus
Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira

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Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira

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]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:43:17 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1635 We're finally into the actual text of the book! John receives a powerful (and frightening) vision of Jesus who has a message for the church (then and now). We're finally into the actual text of the book! John receives a powerful (and frightening) vision of Jesus who has a message for the church (then and now). genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation: Victory Unveiled - Intro, Pt. 2 2 2 2 2 Revelation: Victory Unveiled - Intro, Pt. 2 full 727d8ccf-efb9-431f-9e1a-7c30c9ce785f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1c46835 Handout
How do We Understand the Message? Methods of interpretation
Symbolism
Who, When, and Where? Authorship & Setting

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How do We Understand the Message? Methods of interpretation
Symbolism
Who, When, and Where? Authorship & Setting

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:40:09 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1874 There are many methods of interpreting this apocalyptic book, so Chris goes over the strengths and weaknesses of each. Hint: It's probably important that the book is called 'Revelation,' not 'Prediction.' There are many methods of interpreting this apocalyptic book, so Chris goes over the strengths and weaknesses of each. Hint: It's probably important that the book is called 'Revelation,' not 'Prediction.' genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Revelation: Victory Unveiled - Intro, Pt. 1 2 2 1 1 Revelation: Victory Unveiled - Intro, Pt. 1 full 97bde6c1-a55f-454e-a0bc-bb1a529432a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64d5f66d Handout available here
What is the message? Themes & Purpose

How is the message presented? Genre

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What is the message? Themes & Purpose

How is the message presented? Genre

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:34:05 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1567 New class series starts here! Part 1 introducing how to read Revelation and understand it's relevance both to its original audience and today's church. God wins, but how? New class series starts here! Part 1 introducing how to read Revelation and understand it's relevance both to its original audience and today's church. God wins, but how? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Various Questions 1 1 18 18 Various Questions full fefbe5c1-1018-4e47-b243-b6593f109e19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/796cf35c Handout available here
Recap: resurrection, restoration, and views of hell
Revelation 21-22 as summary

  • Fate of the wicked
  • Invitation to life through open gates
  • The nations and kings of the earth
  • Warning and hope together

"Do all dogs go to heaven?"

  • Restoration of all things
  • Self-centered salvation

Mourning those not in heaven

  • Memory, relationship, and identity

Judgment for murderers and philanthropic atheists

  • Matthew 25 and judgment of "the nations"
  • Jeremiah 31 - God's laws on the heart

"Does it matter if you like God?"

  • Older brother syndrome

Conclusion: Bring heaven to earth

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Recap: resurrection, restoration, and views of hell
Revelation 21-22 as summary

  • Fate of the wicked
  • Invitation to life through open gates
  • The nations and kings of the earth
  • Warning and hope together

"Do all dogs go to heaven?"

  • Restoration of all things
  • Self-centered salvation

Mourning those not in heaven

  • Memory, relationship, and identity

Judgment for murderers and philanthropic atheists

  • Matthew 25 and judgment of "the nations"
  • Jeremiah 31 - God's laws on the heart

"Does it matter if you like God?"

  • Older brother syndrome

Conclusion: Bring heaven to earth

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"All" passages exercise
Which view do we privilege or take at face value?
Does God get what God wants? (1 Tim 2:4 & 2 Pet 3:9)
Love gives freedom
"The doors of hell are locked on the inside." -C.S. Lewis
Definitions of freedom, modern vs. classic
Sin as ignorance
'Freedom' that's actually insanity
The cleansing fire of God - who or what consumed? (Heb 12:29)
Hell as unwanted loving presence of God
Justice and discipline (Rom 12:19-21)
Christian cleansing (Mark 9:49-50)
Next: Test case in Revelation 14 & 21-22 and your questions!

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"All" passages exercise
Which view do we privilege or take at face value?
Does God get what God wants? (1 Tim 2:4 & 2 Pet 3:9)
Love gives freedom
"The doors of hell are locked on the inside." -C.S. Lewis
Definitions of freedom, modern vs. classic
Sin as ignorance
'Freedom' that's actually insanity
The cleansing fire of God - who or what consumed? (Heb 12:29)
Hell as unwanted loving presence of God
Justice and discipline (Rom 12:19-21)
Christian cleansing (Mark 9:49-50)
Next: Test case in Revelation 14 & 21-22 and your questions!

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Review: Does hell torment, destroy, or purify?
Matthew 25:46 - How to translate and understand "eternal punishment"
Give 'em hell! Why we hold on to hell as torment
Objections to 'everyone goes to heaven!'
Purpose of Punishment

  • Earthly and heavenly parental discipline (Matt 7:9-11)
  • Padeiai, timoria, and kolasis - which does God not use?
  • Retributive and restorative justice
  • Justice = punishment fits the crime
  • In the end, does God change?

The Mystery and Consistency of God

  • Misuse of Isaiah 55:8-9 (see v. 7)
  • Faithful followers question God's justice (Gen 18:25)
  • Language, consistency, and meaning
  • God's primary attribute (1 John 4)

The Parable of the King's Offer (Bradley Jersak)

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Review: Does hell torment, destroy, or purify?
Matthew 25:46 - How to translate and understand "eternal punishment"
Give 'em hell! Why we hold on to hell as torment
Objections to 'everyone goes to heaven!'
Purpose of Punishment

  • Earthly and heavenly parental discipline (Matt 7:9-11)
  • Padeiai, timoria, and kolasis - which does God not use?
  • Retributive and restorative justice
  • Justice = punishment fits the crime
  • In the end, does God change?

The Mystery and Consistency of God

  • Misuse of Isaiah 55:8-9 (see v. 7)
  • Faithful followers question God's justice (Gen 18:25)
  • Language, consistency, and meaning
  • God's primary attribute (1 John 4)

The Parable of the King's Offer (Bradley Jersak)

]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 09:05:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2262 How do we understand hell in terms of justice and God's nature? How do we understand hell in terms of justice and God's nature? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Hell, pt. 1 1 1 15 15 Hell, pt. 1 full 20ef374b-0489-4d4a-a3c0-c7e5b8a70450 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d00ab8b Handout available here
What's hell like? What's it for?
What if there were no hell?
1 John 4:18, do we focus on fear or love?
Greek, Hebrew, and English terms
Sheol/Hades - the place of the dead (NOT hell)
Gehenna/corr

  • Only 12 occurrences (really 6)
  • Valley of the Sons of Hinnom, place of child sacrifice (2 Chronicles 28:3)
  • Place of judgment by Babylon (Jeremiah 7:31-32)
  • Jesus' use mirrors Jeremiah, with coming Roman destruction
  • Brad Jersak, Her Gates Will Never Be Shut

Meaning of 'aionios' - eternal?

  • How long it lasts or qualities of Age to come?
  • Hebrews 9:12 & 2 Thessalonians 1:9
  • Happens once and endures

Hell as Destruction

  • Edward Fudge, The Fire That Consumes
  • John 3:16 - what it plainly says and how it's interpreted
  • Matthew 10:28; Romans 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3; Galatians 6:8 - destroyed/perish/corruption
  • Implies destruction that endures, not ongoing torture
  • Plato vs. Paul
  • Is destruction not bad enough?
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What's hell like? What's it for?
What if there were no hell?
1 John 4:18, do we focus on fear or love?
Greek, Hebrew, and English terms
Sheol/Hades - the place of the dead (NOT hell)
Gehenna/corr

  • Only 12 occurrences (really 6)
  • Valley of the Sons of Hinnom, place of child sacrifice (2 Chronicles 28:3)
  • Place of judgment by Babylon (Jeremiah 7:31-32)
  • Jesus' use mirrors Jeremiah, with coming Roman destruction
  • Brad Jersak, Her Gates Will Never Be Shut

Meaning of 'aionios' - eternal?

  • How long it lasts or qualities of Age to come?
  • Hebrews 9:12 & 2 Thessalonians 1:9
  • Happens once and endures

Hell as Destruction

  • Edward Fudge, The Fire That Consumes
  • John 3:16 - what it plainly says and how it's interpreted
  • Matthew 10:28; Romans 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3; Galatians 6:8 - destroyed/perish/corruption
  • Implies destruction that endures, not ongoing torture
  • Plato vs. Paul
  • Is destruction not bad enough?
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Grace vs. works
God's judgment will be perfectly just and perfectly loving
Saved by grace - Romans 8:1; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:4-9
Works still matter - Ephesians 2:10; James 2:12-17
Why work for good on earth? NT Wright, Surprised by Hope
Build for the kingdom
Saved and judged
Revelation 20:11-15 - Two sets of books
1 Corinthians 3:8-15 - Buildings tested by fire
Heavenly rewards? What is our crown?
Unloving Christians won't feel very much at home in heaven
Love endures from this life to the next - 1 Cor 13

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Grace vs. works
God's judgment will be perfectly just and perfectly loving
Saved by grace - Romans 8:1; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:4-9
Works still matter - Ephesians 2:10; James 2:12-17
Why work for good on earth? NT Wright, Surprised by Hope
Build for the kingdom
Saved and judged
Revelation 20:11-15 - Two sets of books
1 Corinthians 3:8-15 - Buildings tested by fire
Heavenly rewards? What is our crown?
Unloving Christians won't feel very much at home in heaven
Love endures from this life to the next - 1 Cor 13

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:50:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2213 What is judgment based on, even for Christians? What is judgment based on, even for Christians? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Vocation (What We Do) 1 1 13 13 Vocation (What We Do) full 1e1ecc11-c5a0-4620-92fc-7e7456333506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c484992c Handout available here
Common views of what we do in heaven
Clip from The Good Place "Patty" - The problem of infinite pleasure
The Biblical Story of God, Creation, and Humanity
Inferior versions of the story (gospel of sin management)
Human dominion/responsibility for creation
Sin's effect on creation
Jesus restores our vocation
Scriptures about human rule
All good comes from God, sin is not fun
Eating and drinking in the afterlife?
Restful work
Participating in the divine nature (2 Pet 1:4)
Living our purpose now

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Common views of what we do in heaven
Clip from The Good Place "Patty" - The problem of infinite pleasure
The Biblical Story of God, Creation, and Humanity
Inferior versions of the story (gospel of sin management)
Human dominion/responsibility for creation
Sin's effect on creation
Jesus restores our vocation
Scriptures about human rule
All good comes from God, sin is not fun
Eating and drinking in the afterlife?
Restful work
Participating in the divine nature (2 Pet 1:4)
Living our purpose now

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2270 What will we do in the afterlife? The answer is found in what we're created to do now. What will we do in the afterlife? The answer is found in what we're created to do now. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Relationships 1 1 12 12 Relationships full 91e9bcfd-fba4-4cd2-84e8-c92870a41f43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fe681d3 Handout available here
Relationships in the afterlife are unclear, so start with the nature of God
The big picture - community
Social Trinity - God is Love
Not good to be alone (Gen 2:18)
Communal focus of Scripture vs. individual focus of American culture
Resurrection = you will still be you
1 Thessalonians 4:18 - we will be reunited with Christ and one another
Luke 20:27-38 - Marriage and the Resurrection

  • Sadducee's beliefs about death and Scripture
  • No marriage, no more marriage, or something else?
  • Like angels, don't become angels
  • Purpose of 1st century marriage - children to carry on your name
  • Purpose of 21st century marriage?

Watching over us? 
Finding God in all relationships now

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Relationships in the afterlife are unclear, so start with the nature of God
The big picture - community
Social Trinity - God is Love
Not good to be alone (Gen 2:18)
Communal focus of Scripture vs. individual focus of American culture
Resurrection = you will still be you
1 Thessalonians 4:18 - we will be reunited with Christ and one another
Luke 20:27-38 - Marriage and the Resurrection

  • Sadducee's beliefs about death and Scripture
  • No marriage, no more marriage, or something else?
  • Like angels, don't become angels
  • Purpose of 1st century marriage - children to carry on your name
  • Purpose of 21st century marriage?

Watching over us? 
Finding God in all relationships now

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Philippians 1:20-26

  • Common struggle between going to be with Christ or being like Christ here
  • Self-centered salvation

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

  • Recap on Paul's metaphors for the current and resurrection bodies
  • Away from the Lord now, with the Lord then

Acts 23:8-9 & 12:15

  • Sadducees = no resurrection
  • Angel = spirit = intermediate state of bodiless existence

Luke 16:19-31

  • The Rich Man & Lazarus is a parable
  • Focus of parable is wealth (not the afterlife)
  • Problems with literal reading
  • Abraham's side and Hades

Living the kingdom now - inflicting hell or bringing heaven to earth

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Philippians 1:20-26

  • Common struggle between going to be with Christ or being like Christ here
  • Self-centered salvation

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

  • Recap on Paul's metaphors for the current and resurrection bodies
  • Away from the Lord now, with the Lord then

Acts 23:8-9 & 12:15

  • Sadducees = no resurrection
  • Angel = spirit = intermediate state of bodiless existence

Luke 16:19-31

  • The Rich Man & Lazarus is a parable
  • Focus of parable is wealth (not the afterlife)
  • Problems with literal reading
  • Abraham's side and Hades

Living the kingdom now - inflicting hell or bringing heaven to earth

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2231 More on what it means to be 'with Christ' after death and before the resurrection. More on what it means to be 'with Christ' after death and before the resurrection. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Intermediate State, Pt. 1 1 1 10 10 Intermediate State, Pt. 1 full d7106b5e-92e7-4275-9ec3-77a9edc5ef69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c92dc836 Handout available here
Recap on our hopes and how they involve heaven
Two views of the intermediate state: soul sleep or soul in heaven
Resurrection as life after life after death
Luke 23:39-43 - Today in Paradise

  • Paradise = Eden = heaven?
  • Jesus between death and resurrection
  • When Jesus comes into his kingdom

Two notes on reading Revelation responsibly
Revelation 6:9-11 - Martyrs before God's Throne

  • Lamenting but resting

Revelation 7:9-10, 13-17 - The Great Multitude
Revelation 20:1-6

  • Millennial reign as Jesus' ministry to now
  • Christ's reign (1 Cor 15; Heb 2)
  • Satan bound (Mark 3)
  • First & second resurrection, first & second death

How we live in this intermediate state

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Recap on our hopes and how they involve heaven
Two views of the intermediate state: soul sleep or soul in heaven
Resurrection as life after life after death
Luke 23:39-43 - Today in Paradise

  • Paradise = Eden = heaven?
  • Jesus between death and resurrection
  • When Jesus comes into his kingdom

Two notes on reading Revelation responsibly
Revelation 6:9-11 - Martyrs before God's Throne

  • Lamenting but resting

Revelation 7:9-10, 13-17 - The Great Multitude
Revelation 20:1-6

  • Millennial reign as Jesus' ministry to now
  • Christ's reign (1 Cor 15; Heb 2)
  • Satan bound (Mark 3)
  • First & second resurrection, first & second death

How we live in this intermediate state

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Heaven as home concept more from songs than Scripture
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Coming and Meeting

  • Traditional reading: Jesus comes back and takes us to heaven
  • Not 'The Rapture'
  • Paul's pastoral purpose
  • Left hanging in the air
  • Parousia (royal visit) & apantesis (meeting and escorting the king)

Philippians 3:20-21 - Citizenship in Heaven

  • Traditional reading: Citizens of heaven = heaven is home
  • Citizenship in the Roman Empire & Philippi
  • Jesus comes here from there (not vice versa)

John 14:1-3 - Jesus Prepares a Place

  • What's not said
  • Translations of 'dwelling places' (monai)
  • Where/what is 'my Father's house'? (Answer is less clear than we assume)
  • The place is prepared in heaven now to be revealed here later

The pastoral point: We are not abandoned (and neither is any of God's good creation)

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Heaven as home concept more from songs than Scripture
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Coming and Meeting

  • Traditional reading: Jesus comes back and takes us to heaven
  • Not 'The Rapture'
  • Paul's pastoral purpose
  • Left hanging in the air
  • Parousia (royal visit) & apantesis (meeting and escorting the king)

Philippians 3:20-21 - Citizenship in Heaven

  • Traditional reading: Citizens of heaven = heaven is home
  • Citizenship in the Roman Empire & Philippi
  • Jesus comes here from there (not vice versa)

John 14:1-3 - Jesus Prepares a Place

  • What's not said
  • Translations of 'dwelling places' (monai)
  • Where/what is 'my Father's house'? (Answer is less clear than we assume)
  • The place is prepared in heaven now to be revealed here later

The pastoral point: We are not abandoned (and neither is any of God's good creation)

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What we say about the end is what we say about God - destroyer or redeemer?
2 Peter 3:8-13 - Found through Fire
Differing translations of v. 10
Textual criticism and New Testament manuscripts
"Revealed" better reading than "burned up"
Fire as instrument of purifying and revealing
"The elements" - powers not periodic table
A new heavens and earth was justice happens
Romans 8:18-23 - The Redemption of Creation
What problem does Jesus’ death and resurrection deal with?
Creation subjected to death (by humanity)
The curse of Genesis 3:17-19
Creation in childbirth, new born from old
Implications for creation care
All things reconciled in Colossians 1:19-20 & Ephesians 1:10
NEXT WEEK: How the 'go to heaven' passages fit in

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What we say about the end is what we say about God - destroyer or redeemer?
2 Peter 3:8-13 - Found through Fire
Differing translations of v. 10
Textual criticism and New Testament manuscripts
"Revealed" better reading than "burned up"
Fire as instrument of purifying and revealing
"The elements" - powers not periodic table
A new heavens and earth was justice happens
Romans 8:18-23 - The Redemption of Creation
What problem does Jesus’ death and resurrection deal with?
Creation subjected to death (by humanity)
The curse of Genesis 3:17-19
Creation in childbirth, new born from old
Implications for creation care
All things reconciled in Colossians 1:19-20 & Ephesians 1:10
NEXT WEEK: How the 'go to heaven' passages fit in

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Implications of resurrection for creation
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” In the end God will… 
Isa 65:17; 66:22; 2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1; Acts 3:21
Where, and what, is heaven?
Two concepts of God
The Marriage of Heaven and Earth (Revelation 21:1-5)
Who is going which direction?
The Incarnation and God's consistent movement
Definitions of 'new' (neos & kainos)
Biblical concepts with 're-'
New Heavens and New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-25)
Prophets are poetic (not literal)
The Lord's Prayer and our unchanging hope

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Implications of resurrection for creation
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” In the end God will… 
Isa 65:17; 66:22; 2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1; Acts 3:21
Where, and what, is heaven?
Two concepts of God
The Marriage of Heaven and Earth (Revelation 21:1-5)
Who is going which direction?
The Incarnation and God's consistent movement
Definitions of 'new' (neos & kainos)
Biblical concepts with 're-'
New Heavens and New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-25)
Prophets are poetic (not literal)
The Lord's Prayer and our unchanging hope

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1995 If God doesn't give up on humanity, how could God give up on the rest of creation? If God doesn't give up on humanity, how could God give up on the rest of creation? genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Resurrection in 2 Corinthians & Jesus' Body 1 1 6 6 Resurrection in 2 Corinthians & Jesus' Body full 65ac1fd2-b480-4c35-b994-bc51a35c43eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8576c08c This class was filmed ahead of time, so if you want to see my lovely face, watch me say all this on YouTube
Handout available here
How 2 Corinthians sound like Greek Platonism (but isn't)
Paul changed perspective because of suffering
Resurrection means reunion
Outer and inner, seen and unseen

Buildings and clothing metaphors

Textual variant - take off vs. put on
"In the heavens" and champagne analogy
Paul being pastoral and discussing preferences (see Phil 1:21-26)
Jesus' resurrection body has ghostly attributes and normal bodily attributes
The meaning of Jesus' ascension
The imperishable, perfected, resurrection body of Christ still has scars 

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Handout available here
How 2 Corinthians sound like Greek Platonism (but isn't)
Paul changed perspective because of suffering
Resurrection means reunion
Outer and inner, seen and unseen

Buildings and clothing metaphors

Textual variant - take off vs. put on
"In the heavens" and champagne analogy
Paul being pastoral and discussing preferences (see Phil 1:21-26)
Jesus' resurrection body has ghostly attributes and normal bodily attributes
The meaning of Jesus' ascension
The imperishable, perfected, resurrection body of Christ still has scars 

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From 'if' to 'how'
Seed analogy (see also John 12:24)
Body (soma) & flesh (sarx) in Paul's writing
Different biblical writers write differently (see John 1:14)
Our perishable, dishonorable, weak bodies
Soul-ish body (soma psychikon) & spiritual body (soma pneumatikon)

  • Bad translations and better ones
  • What animates the body, not what it's made of

"The image of the man of heaven"
"Flesh and blood"
Addition, not subtraction
The defeat of death
See the Icon of the Resurrection (Anastasis) which we discuss
Last verse - emphasis is ethical!

The Parable of the Acorn

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From 'if' to 'how'
Seed analogy (see also John 12:24)
Body (soma) & flesh (sarx) in Paul's writing
Different biblical writers write differently (see John 1:14)
Our perishable, dishonorable, weak bodies
Soul-ish body (soma psychikon) & spiritual body (soma pneumatikon)

  • Bad translations and better ones
  • What animates the body, not what it's made of

"The image of the man of heaven"
"Flesh and blood"
Addition, not subtraction
The defeat of death
See the Icon of the Resurrection (Anastasis) which we discuss
Last verse - emphasis is ethical!

The Parable of the Acorn

]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:45:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2220 Paul explains the nature of the resurrection body and how resurrection defeats death. Chris tries to explain Paul's explanation. Paul explains the nature of the resurrection body and how resurrection defeats death. Chris tries to explain Paul's explanation. genesis, creation, god, jesus, spirit, hebrew bible, old testament, bible, scripture, christianity No Be Our Guest (Gen 18) 1 1 Be Our Guest (Gen 18) bonus 5de39359-663a-4aac-9550-d5935f20478b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f308a585 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:10:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1595 BONUS SERMON EPISODE: What is hospitality, who is it for, and what makes it hard? How can we look for Christ in the stranger? Sermon starts after the reading of Genesis 18:1-10a. BONUS SERMON EPISODE: What is hospitality, who is it for, and what makes it hard? How can we look for Christ in the stranger? Sermon starts after the reading of Genesis 18:1-10a. sermon, hospitality, welcome, strangers, xenophobia, refugees, church, Abraham, Jesus No Resurrection in 1 Cor 15, Pt. 1 1 1 4 4 Resurrection in 1 Cor 15, Pt. 1 full 4d7472d3-a91c-4f0b-a190-38d174e6066f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fa6c031 Handout here
Recap on Greek vs. Jewish views of the body & soul
Justin Martyr on the resurrection
Resurrection as underlying issue of 1 Corinthians
Escapism vs. transformation
Importance of 15:58
The gospel (of resurrection)
If...then...
Put off by raising a body from the dead? 🧟‍♀️
This life only?
First fruits metaphor
Humanity's purpose (Gen 1:26 & Psalm 8:5-7)
Does 'all' mean 'all'?
Baptism on behalf of the dead 🤷‍♂️
Resurrection means love is never in vain, love survives

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Recap on Greek vs. Jewish views of the body & soul
Justin Martyr on the resurrection
Resurrection as underlying issue of 1 Corinthians
Escapism vs. transformation
Importance of 15:58
The gospel (of resurrection)
If...then...
Put off by raising a body from the dead? 🧟‍♀️
This life only?
First fruits metaphor
Humanity's purpose (Gen 1:26 & Psalm 8:5-7)
Does 'all' mean 'all'?
Baptism on behalf of the dead 🤷‍♂️
Resurrection means love is never in vain, love survives

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2186 Starting our dive into the most in-depth discussion of resurrection in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15 Starting our dive into the most in-depth discussion of resurrection in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15 resurrection, afterlife, soul, body, love, Paul, new testament, bible, scripture, heaven, death, Jesus, God No Intro to Resurrection & Human Nature 1 1 3 3 Intro to Resurrection & Human Nature full c00c30c8-7edc-4f31-81d8-93517956abf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55d12c83 -Link to handout
-Book Club: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
-Resurrection in 2nd Temple Judaism
-2 Maccabees 7 - Martyrdom of Seven Brothers (read online here)
-Resurrection is revolutionary
-Martha's hope for Lazarus (John 11:24)
-Paul the Pharisee's belief (Acts 23:6-8)
-Resurrection (anastasis) defined - body raised to new life after death
-NOT resuscitation or soul going to heaven
-Human Nature: Greek Philosophy (Plato)

  • Soma sema
  • Immaterial world (soul) is good, material world (body) is bad
  • Platonism in the church

-Human Nature: Biblical Theology

  • God created the material world and saw that it was _____ (Gen 1)
  • Body + spirit = soul (Gen 2:7)
  • The Incarnation

-Beliefs in 1st Century Corinth
-1 Cor 6:12-14 - Who thinks God will destroy the body, Paul or the Corinthians?
-Your body will always be part of you and your body is good!

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-Book Club: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
-Resurrection in 2nd Temple Judaism
-2 Maccabees 7 - Martyrdom of Seven Brothers (read online here)
-Resurrection is revolutionary
-Martha's hope for Lazarus (John 11:24)
-Paul the Pharisee's belief (Acts 23:6-8)
-Resurrection (anastasis) defined - body raised to new life after death
-NOT resuscitation or soul going to heaven
-Human Nature: Greek Philosophy (Plato)

  • Soma sema
  • Immaterial world (soul) is good, material world (body) is bad
  • Platonism in the church

-Human Nature: Biblical Theology

  • God created the material world and saw that it was _____ (Gen 1)
  • Body + spirit = soul (Gen 2:7)
  • The Incarnation

-Beliefs in 1st Century Corinth
-1 Cor 6:12-14 - Who thinks God will destroy the body, Paul or the Corinthians?
-Your body will always be part of you and your body is good!

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2163 How did resurrection become the standard belief and what does it mean to be human? How did resurrection become the standard belief and what does it mean to be human? resurrection, afterlife, heaven, hell, soul, body, anthropology, eschatology, Plato, Paul No Old Testament 1 1 2 2 Old Testament full Buzzsprout-2507158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6f2a829 -Download the handout
-TL;DR Old Testament beliefs about the afterlife are vague and focus is more on this life
-Bible Nerd Word: Sheol (the grave/realm of the dead)
-Hades vs. hell
-Good death & bad death, not good place & bad place
-Gathered to one's people and sleep
-No afterlife = no point?
-Two focal points: Family & Land
-OT meaning of 'salvation'
-Prophetic hopes of restoration
-"What about...?"
-Hints of a greater hope
-Resurrection Revealed
-Conclusions: Enjoy this life as God's gift

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-TL;DR Old Testament beliefs about the afterlife are vague and focus is more on this life
-Bible Nerd Word: Sheol (the grave/realm of the dead)
-Hades vs. hell
-Good death & bad death, not good place & bad place
-Gathered to one's people and sleep
-No afterlife = no point?
-Two focal points: Family & Land
-OT meaning of 'salvation'
-Prophetic hopes of restoration
-"What about...?"
-Hints of a greater hope
-Resurrection Revealed
-Conclusions: Enjoy this life as God's gift

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 2587 Session 2 of Next covers the entire Old Testament! Get ready for a ton of Bible references! Session 2 of Next covers the entire Old Testament! Get ready for a ton of Bible references! eschatology, afterlife, heaven, hell, death, God, Bible, Old Testament, sheol, resurrection No 'Next' Intro 1 1 1 1 'Next' Intro full Buzzsprout-2448893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9a08e2a - Download the handout
- "None of this matters."
- Bible Nerd Word: Eschatology
- 1 bad reason to study the afterlife and 2 good ones
- Bible Nerd Word: Telos
- What you hope for = what you live for
- "Heaven and Earth" video from The Bible Project (watch here: https://thebibleproject.com/videos/heaven-and-earth/)
- Afterlife phrase comparison - unbiblical & biblical
- Primary hope: resurrection & restoration
- Methods & meaning
- What we say about the end is what we say about God

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- "None of this matters."
- Bible Nerd Word: Eschatology
- 1 bad reason to study the afterlife and 2 good ones
- Bible Nerd Word: Telos
- What you hope for = what you live for
- "Heaven and Earth" video from The Bible Project (watch here: https://thebibleproject.com/videos/heaven-and-earth/)
- Afterlife phrase comparison - unbiblical & biblical
- Primary hope: resurrection & restoration
- Methods & meaning
- What we say about the end is what we say about God

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0600 Chris Perrey Chris Perrey 1895 The introduction to the course 'Next: The Afterlife & This Life' from Chris Perrey, Family Life Minister at the Westlink Church of Christ. The introduction to the course 'Next: The Afterlife & This Life' from Chris Perrey, Family Life Minister at the Westlink Church of Christ. eschatology, afterlife, heaven, hell, judgment, second coming, death, God, Bible, eternal life No