Episodes
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Episode 429 – St. Michael the Restrainer
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
The identity of the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2 has puzzled Christians for many centuries. There have been many ideas about who the restrainer is, but none are very persuasive. This all changed for Steve after reading the work of Dr. Colin Nicoll. The key to the puzzle was the book of Daniel. Steve discusses the true identity of the restrainer using Dr. Colin Nicholl’s work on Thessalonians and the book of Daniel.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17
- 2 Thessalonians 2:4-6, 9-10
- Augustine, City of God
- Daniel 10:13, 20-21
- Daniel 11:31-32, 36-37
- Daniel 12:1
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Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
- ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Episode 428 – The Parousia & The Gathering
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
Steve presents a comprehensive comparison between the epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, arguing that they contain "cousin verses" that describe the same events related to the Second Coming of Christ and the Gathering of Believers.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
- Mathew 24:30
- Mark 13:24
- Colin R. Nichol, PhD. Cambridge
- Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
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Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Episode 427 – Counterfeit Deification
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
“Self-deification is the satanic counterpart to theosis, leading the world to worship the Antichrist.”
In today’s episode, Steve explores the concept of “theosis,” or “divinization.” He explains that the Antichrist will deceive the world by proclaiming to be God, taking advantage of a spiritual vacuum in modern Christianity.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
- CCC 460
- 2 Peter 1:3
- Genesis 3:1, 4-5
- Augustine, City of God
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Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Episode 426 –Becoming Lawless Through Legalism
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Steve discusses the dangers of legalism in the Catholic Church and Christianity. He argues that Catholics are at risk of succumbing to the temptation of the Antichrist, who is referred to as the "man of lawlessness" in Second Thessalonians. Wood suggests that this danger stems from an excessive emphasis on legalism among Catholics.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-6
- Genesis 3
- Ephesians 2:8-10
- CCC 1996
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Episode 425 –What Causes the Apostasy?
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
Both Jesus and St. Paul warn of a great apostasy - a worldwide falling way from the faith - before the Second Coming of Christ. It’s difficult to comprehend just how profound, penetrating, persuasive and powerful the worldwide apostasy will be. Steve discusses the scripture references we should turn to for teaching.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3
- Revelation 20
- Isaiah 9
- Matthew 4
- Revelation 9
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Episode 424 – The Great Apostasy
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
Steve’s back with a lesson in how bible translations may differ in exact words used, but say the same thing. In this episode, he shares how different descriptions are used for an event in the End Times and highlights a Jewish tradition that the apostle Paul used to teach in the New Testament.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3
- Matthew 24:11-12
- 1 Maccabees 2:15
- Daniel 11-12
- Daniel 11:30-36
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Episode 423 – The Easiest Solution to the Rapture Question
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
Drawing from First & Second Thessalonians, Steve Wood provides a solution to the Rapture Question. He argues that the Rapture is not a separate event but rather a part of the Second Coming. He highlights the similarity between First and Second Thessalonians, demonstrating their connection through shared language, themes, and authorship. He challenges the inconsistency between the Rapture Theory and Paul's epistles, emphasizing the importance of discernment during the end times.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1
- 1 Thessalonians 2-5
- 2 Peter 3:11-13
"Cousin passages" Steve mentions between 1 Thessalonians 4-5 and 2 Thessalonians 2:
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 and 2 Thessalonians 2:2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:10 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Episode 422 – Gangrene Eschatology
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
2 THESSALONIANS
Steve says 2 Thessalonians ranks in the top 5 books of the bible for studying biblical prophecy. In this episode, he digs into more teachings from St. Paul.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17
- 2 Thessalonians
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Timothy 2:16
- Revelation 20
- John 5:24
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday May 30, 2024
Episode 421 – What is Inaugurated Eschatology?
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Steve introduces 2 Thessalonians with this topical study on “inaugurated eschatology.”
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 2 Thessalonians 2
- Ezekiel 47
- Revelation 22:1-2
- John 7
- Luke 11
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
Thursday May 23, 2024
Episode 420 – The Gift of Prophecy
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
What is the difference between charismatic and biblical prophecy? It’s all too easy to let the application of ideas we get from scripture go haywire. That is why it is important for those who prophesy to go through testing and discernment. Steve discusses this and particular resources he has studied in today’s episode of Luke 21.
Referenced in today’s episode:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22
- Ephesians 4:11
- 1 Corinthians 14
- Acts 21
- Christian Prophecy book by Niels Christian Hvidt (foreword by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger)
Bible translations Steve recommends:
- RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible
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