Is it the end of the world as we know it? Mark 13 and the Future
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Show Notes
Dr. Smith shares how he grew up hearing about apocalyptic predictions, which often made him feel afraid. He critiques popular books like The Late Great Planet Earth and Left Behind, explaining that these views are not based on solid biblical teaching. Instead, they focus too much on fear and the idea of escaping a doomed world.
In this episode, Bishop Dr. Jonathan G. Smith looks at a big question: “Is it the end of the world?” Using insights from Mark 13:1-8 and Hebrews 10:11-25, he talks about different views on what the future holds, especially ideas shaped by movies, books, and “rapture theology.”
Dr. Smith offers a more hopeful perspective. He believes that the Bible teaches us to look forward to a future of renewal and restoration, not destruction. By looking closely at the context of Mark 13, he explains that Jesus’s words are not about predicting the end of the world but about encouraging faith during hard times.
The episode challenges listeners to think about how their beliefs about the future affect their daily lives. Are they living in fear or hope? Dr. Smith encourages us to trust in Christ’s victory and live with confidence in a better future. It’s a thoughtful and encouraging take on a topic that affects how we see the world.