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Episode 431 – Overcoming the Antichrist

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What is the key to resisting the deceptions of the Antichrist and what are the limitations of Sola Scriptura when it comes to this?

Steve recounts how he discovered the significance of Church Tradition through the writings of early church father Saint John Chrysostom. Chrysostom's teachings emphasize that the unwritten traditions of the Church hold the same authority as the written Scriptures. These homilies challenged Steve's previously-held belief in Sola Scriptura.

Steve also explores the limitations of Sola Scriptura and highlights the practical importance of including all of the books of the Bible.

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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

Episode 430 – St. Michael & Pope Leo XIII – No more restraint

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In 1884, Pope Leo XIII had a vision where he saw Satan asking God for permission to attack the Church. This ultimately led him to write the St. Michael the Archangel prayer. The prayer describes events from the book of Revelation, where Satan is released for a short time before Jesus returns.

Steve shares more ‘cousin verses’ from scripture and how the intimate connection between Pope Leo XIII and St. Michael the Archangel can help us understand how bible prophecy relates to today.

Referenced in today’s episode:

• Daniel 10-12
• 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7
• Revelation 20
• Revelation 13

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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

Episode 429 – St. Michael the Restrainer

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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

Episode 428 – The Parousia & The Gathering

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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

Episode 427 – Counterfeit Deification

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“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

Episode 426 –Becoming Lawless Through Legalism

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

Episode 425 –What Causes the Apostasy?

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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

Episode 424 – The Great Apostasy

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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

Episode 423 – The Easiest Solution to the Rapture Question

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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

Episode 422 – Gangrene Eschatology

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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