By Grace through Faith

Revelation: Reading the Right Way

Episode Notes Topics Covered Why Revelation is often misread as a timeline instead of a revelation Understanding Revelation as apocalypse, prophecy, and a letter The role of symbolic language and Old Testament imagery The structure of Revelation as repeated cycles (seals, trumpets, bowls) The key characters: the Lamb, the dragon, the beast, Babylon, and the church Jesus’ victory through sacrifice, not force The spiritual battle behind earthly events Living faithfully amid pressure, deception, and distraction The difference between prediction and preparation The promise of a new heaven and new earth Key Themes Revelation of Jesus, not just end times Faithfulness and endurance Spiritual reality behind the visible world Victory through sacrifice Hope in God’s final restoration Resources https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/five-strategies-reading-revelation/ [https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/five-strategies-reading-revelation/]  https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-revelation/ [https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-revelation/] https://bibleproject.com/videos/revelation-1-11/ [https://bibleproject.com/videos/revelation-1-11/] https://bibleproject.com/videos/revelation-12-22/ [https://bibleproject.com/videos/revelation-12-22/] https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/dragon-revelation/ [https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/dragon-revelation/]

Jude: Contend for the Faith

Episode Notes Topics Covered The call to contend for the faith Recognizing false teachers by their character and actions Examples of judgment: Israel, fallen angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah The dangers of rebellion, pride, and moral compromise Descriptions of false teachers as selfish, fruitless, and divisive The promise of the Lord’s coming judgment Building one another up in faith Praying in the Holy Spirit Remaining in God’s love Showing mercy to those who doubt Trusting God to keep us from falling Key Themes Defending true doctrine Discernment against deception God’s justice and judgment Perseverance and spiritual growth God’s faithfulness to preserve His people

2 & 3 John: Truth and Love

Episode Notes Topics Covered Walking in truth and love through obedience to God’s commands Exercising discernment against false teachers Guarding the truth of the gospel Practicing wise hospitality and supporting gospel workers Partnering in the work of ministry Recognizing the difference between godly leadership and prideful control The contrast between Gaius’s faithfulness and Diotrephes’s opposition The example of Demetrius as a trustworthy believer The importance of fellowship and encouragement within the church Key Themes Truth and love working together Discernment and protection of the gospel Faithfulness in community and relationships Godly leadership versus selfish ambition Episode Breakdown 00:00 Truth and Love Overview 00:47 Welcome and Prayer 01:54 Second John Themes 02:43 Second John Reading 05:42 Deceivers and Discernment 08:37 Community and Fellowship 10:19 Third John Themes 11:39 Gaius Hospitality 14:48 Diotrephes Warning 17:56 Demetrius Commended 19:46 Key Takeaways and Reflection 21:33 Wrap Up and Next Study

1 John 3–5: Love, Victory, Assurance

Episode Notes Topics Covered Our identity as children of God and the call to purity Love in action as the defining mark of believers The contrast between love and hatred, with Cain as a warning Testing the spirits and discerning false prophets Confessing Jesus Christ as the foundation of truth God’s love as the source of our love for others Victory over the world through faith in Jesus Assurance of eternal life in Christ Confidence in prayer according to God’s will Guarding our hearts from idols Key Themes Identity in Christ Love as evidence of faith Discernment and truth Victory through faith Assurance and confidence in God 00:00 Identity as God’s Children 00:40 Welcome and Opening Prayer 01:11 Chapter 3 Children of God and Purity 04:26 Chapter 3 Love in Action 07:31 Chapter 4 Test the Spirits 10:14 Chapter 4 God Is Love 14:38 Chapter 5 Faith That Overcomes 16:14 Chapter 5 Witnesses and Eternal Life 18:16 Chapter 5 Prayer Confidence and Idols 21:20 Key Takeaways and Next Steps 22:29 Wrap Up and What’s Next

1 John 1–2: Walk in the Light, Obey Christ, Love One Another

Episode Notes Topics Covered The Word of Life and true fellowship with God Walking in the light and confessing sin Jesus as our advocate and atoning sacrifice Obedience as evidence of knowing God Living as Jesus lived The command to love one another The danger of loving the world and its desires Warning against false teachers and antichrists The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers into truth Key Themes Fellowship with God through Christ Living in truth and obedience Love as evidence of faith Discernment against false teaching Faithfulness through the Spirit’s guidance 00:00 Foundations of First John 00:39 Welcome and Book Overview 01:01 Key Themes and Subthemes 02:01 Opening Prayer 02:16 The Word of Life Revealed 04:05 God Is Light Confession and Cleansing 06:03 Obedience and Our Advocate 08:10 The Command to Love 10:20 Do Not Love the World 12:57 Warning About Antichrists 16:05 Key Takeaways and Reflection 18:00 Closing and Next Episode