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Why do Christians go to church every week? Gary discusses the need for biblical and worldview teaching and preaching that helps Christians to understand how God's truth applies and informs every area of life. No aspect of life is "off limits" to a biblical worldview; all of life is to be claimed for God's glory. Get Theonomy: An Informed Response here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/theonomy-an-informed-response

One from the archives and the tactics remain the same. Political liberals are more than willing to use every means necessary to get their message out, even breaking tax laws. Conservatives and Christians seldom have this boldness. In fact, many Christians don't even see the reason to be involved. The Apostle Paul would not agree.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 100 Gary discusses the date of the writing of the book of Revelation. Joel Richardson recently claimed that the historic church has primarily been premillennial in its eschatology and has held to a "late date" (around AD 95) for the writing of the book. Is this correct?

Gary responds to recent criticisms about certain rich people in America and whether they "need all that money." This is beside the point, aside from the fact that most critics are using technology created by billionaires to voice their opposition. It all comes down to the two Es: Eschatology and Economics.

Gary reveals that he is considering having a prophecy conference in the Nashville area next summer. Why is this necessary and what will be taught? Listen to today's episode to learn much more about what Gary has in mind for this potential event. Leads for potential sites to hold the conference can be emailed to podcast@americanvision.org.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 99 Gary points out that no one interprets purely "literally," although many prophecy speculators claim that they do. The book of Revelation says in the very first chapter that the book is "signs," not actual events and beings. In reality, interpreting the Bible "literally" means to interpret what it says in terms of the type of "literature" it is written in, whether historical narrative, poetry, apocalyptic, etc.

Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the "birth of the United States," but this is not quite accurate. The nation of America was born much earlier in the colonies. Thirteen colonies with independent governments and intact constitutions were operating in 1776. Gary discusses the early history of the colonies, and how they founded their laws and constitutions on the Bible.

Gary discusses a new book by Warren Throckmorton about America's Christian past. The book misses the point of what "historical" actually means, because no event or movement in history begins at one moment in time. All of history, as well as the present, is dependent on what happened before; it didn't just begin out of thin air. Larry Ball's article on the recent PCA committee report is here.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 98 Gary responds to a recent video by Joel Richardson about Matthew 24:15 and the "abomination of desolation." Before addressing Joel's claims, Gary conducts a brief survey of the Gospel of Matthew, reminding readers (and hearers) of what Jesus said and to whom He was speaking. Context and audience relevance are important and crucial to understanding.

Gary discusses the World Cup and the responses of international fans visiting America for the first time. Many of them were given a false idea about what the USA is like and come away surprised about how well they are being received. Gary also mentions some of the funny things that they are loving about the United States and the people they are meeting.