How Apocalyptic Theology Undermined the New Testament
Why did the writers of the New Testament get Jesus’ “second coming” wrong?
They believed Jesus was soon to return and set up the Kingdom of God in their day.
He didn’t.
This needs to be explained.
This video explains why.
This is crucial for understanding the authority of the Bible
Who is this video for?
- Are you confused about the many voices claiming to know how the world will end?
- Do you wonder if Satan is a real entity or a personification of evil?
- Why are all the date-setters for the Second Coming always wrong (and will continue to be)?
- Will the kingdom of God arrive on the heels of violence or of universal love?
- What happened that turned the depiction of Satan as a companion and helper of God in the Old Testament into God’s archenemy in the New Testament?
- Why did Paul encourage single people not to marry and tell slaves to be good slaves?
- Anyone who would like to read the Bible informed by the best biblical scholarship.
- All these questions and many more will be addressed in this video.
Video Creator Tells Why This Is Critical to Know
Christians are confused because these teachings just don’t make sense:
You will learn why these teachings were acceptable in the New Testament
The apostle Paul and Jesus counseled the unmarried not to marry.
1 Corinthians 7:8, 25-31
Peter and Paul both instructed slaves to remain slaves and be good ones.
Ephesians 6:5-6
1 Peter 2:18
The Roman Empire is depicted as a tool of Satan, yet Paul said to obey the empire.
The whole of the book of Revelation is a diatribe against Rome (called Babylon)
The consummation of history in the
Hebrew Bible
“And the wolf shall lay down with the lamb.” Isa. 11:6
History never quite ends, but a “peaceable kingdom” finally arises without any bloodshed or violence. The whole world will flow to Jerusalem and worship God as people recognize the blessed life God offers. History as we know it will not change but righteousness will be in everyone’s heart and shalom will prevail in all things. Sin is gone and love prevails. This is a beautiful vision of the future.
The consummation of history in the
New Testament
Jesus defeats Satan, destroys his enemies, and rules the world. Rev. 19:11-21
The contrast is striking. This is an extremely violent end of history where the unrighteous of the earth are slaughtered by Jesus and his angelic army. But in the Hebrew Bible, all people come voluntarily to worship God, drawn by God’s love, not force. We must account for this difference.
Which vision do you think is more in keeping with God’s character?
The Lingering Effects That Apocalyptic Theology Has on the Church in Christian-Majority Nations
Dualism (two spiritual forces vying for control) entered Christian theology
Satan moved from a friend of God to God’s greatest foe
Patriarchy continues to this day
The divine right of kings was established
Setting dates for the end of the world become an obsession and in America continues to disrupt lives
The church turned from a this-world focus to a next-world one
Substituted power for love as the faith’s controlling force
And more!
This video examines each of these by showing their origin in the application of apocalyptic thinking in the New Testament.
Mostly, it reorients us to an understanding of the world without the corruptive influence of apocalyptic theology, the world God had in mind in the first place.
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This is a combination video and learning experience
For more information: steve@pastor2pew.com
Rev. Kindle has an amazing way of making difficult subjects clear. This video opened a whole new door to understanding the Bible and increased my faith in God.
Susan Wintersteen, Office Manager
Steve is the consummate teacher: he really cares about us. This video opened my eyes to many things formerly overlooked that are important to me now.
Kathleen Wachter, Ret. USPS
Steve knows his material and presents it well. I learned much from him in his seminars and videos.
Lorance Wenke, former Michigan State Representative
ORDER THIS VIDEO HERE
This is a combination video and learning experience
For more information: steve@pastor2pew.com
A little about Rev. Kindle
Steve conducts highly praised seminars throughout the United States. One became a documentary that premiered at the Sundance Festival.
He holds a Masters’s Degree in Systematic Theology and a Master of Divinity degree.
Now retired from pastoral work, he devotes himself to sharing what he has found most helpful in understanding the Christian faith. This video is a product of his research over many years.