Best Richardbauckham Podcasts (2024)

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation During the 1st Century) | S2 E6 19:32

5+ y ago19:32

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 | Episode 6 In this final episode of season two, we look at how the last book of the Bible must be situated during the first century. This is the longest of the videos because it is crammed full of contextual information about the book of Revelation. These episodes are the first several videos in a course cal…

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation against the Empire) | S2 E5 15:58

5+ y ago15:58

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 | Episode 5 The last book of the bible is against the empire, in its spiritual and physical manifestations. John's apocalyptic letter confronts the arrogance of Rome and summons Christ-followers into allegiance to the Lamb alone. These episodes are the first several videos in a course called: Revealing Jesus.…

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation for the Church) | S2 E4 12:13

5+ y ago12:13

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 | Episode 4 The last book of the Bible is a letter written to seven churches in the first century. These churches are not symbolic of the various scenarios and players in an end times drama, but were real communities facing real challenges in a real time and place. These episodes are the first several videos …

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation to John) | S2 E3 12:39

5+ y ago12:39

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 | Episode 3 Who was John? What world did he step into and why should that shape our understanding of Revelation? Many believe that he was John the disciple of Jesus. However, evidence seems to point in a different direction. What we do know, however, is that Jesus used him in a powerful way. The last book of …

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation of Jesus) | S2 E2 12:10

5+ y ago12:10

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 | Episode 2 How does Revelation "Reveal Jesus?" The opening line of the book makes a compelling claim: "A Revelation of Jesus Christ." This is the purpose of the last book of the Bible, but we often struggle to understand how the Jesus of the Gospels is anything like the image of him we see in Revelation. Whe…

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Revealing Jesus in Revelation (Introduction) | S2 E1 10:31

5+ y ago10:31

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 | Episode 1 In this first episode of season two, Kurt Willems frames the unique video formatting of the next several episodes. These episodes are the first several videos in a course he created, called Revealing Jesus. They can be listened to without video (especially if you are driving!) or can be utilized f…

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666 | S1 E8 (EP-8) 38:51

6y ago38:51

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 8 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt explores the mysterious and infamous number in the bible: 666. It is the topic of horror films and turn-or-burn preachers alike. But what did it mean in the first century? What significance does it have for us today or in the future? Time to get our so-ca…

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1 Dragon and 2 Beasts | S1 E7 (EP-7) 44:24

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 7 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt continues to look at Revelation in broad sweeps. Specifically, he looks at the 'dragon' (devil) and the two 'beasts' who show up in popular conversation about Revelation. Who are they for John and his audience? You might be surprised that the beasts are l…

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Lowercase gods, 7 Churches, & Worship | S1 E6 (EP-6) 56:22

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 6 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt Willems explores the imperial cult, the gods of the Roman Empire, and how they influence the 7 cities in Revelation. The followers of Jesus have to navigate how to give the slaughtered Lamb their full allegiance, when the forces around them seek to take c…

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Resistance and Hope in Revelation | S1 E5 (EP-5) 48:17

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 5 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt Willems looks at Revelation through its broad themes and genre. It is apocalyptic literature and must be read as such. It is a book of resistance and hope in the midst of oppression. Civil religion wants our imagination; this allegiance of the mind belong…

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Cosmic Signs Don't Signal a Rapture (Unless People Disappear Next Week) | S1 E4 (EP-4) 40:29

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 4 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt Willems talks about a self-proclaimed "Christian Numerologist" and multi-failed rapture predictor, David Meade. The conspiracy theories continue to abound, especially when it comes to using numbers and constellations in the sky to predict a rapture. But h…

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John was a Refugee (backstory of Revelation's author) | S1 E3 (EP-3) 30:27

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 3 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt Willems considers the real life of John, the author of the book of Revelation. It is quite plausible that John was a refugee in a literal sense. He was part of a Jewish group of Jesus followers in Jerusalem, who were forced to flee for their lives to Asia…

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The N.T. Wright Episode | S1 E2 (EP-2) 29:40

6y ago29:40

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 2 (Spring Season, 2018) In this episode, Kurt Willems chats briefly with N.T. Wright about Revelation. Kurt spends significant time discussing Wright's work on 'new creation' and attempts to frame any conversation of the so-called 'end times' around that theme. Here’s a free resource: Revelation Chea…

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Preparing for the End | S1 E1 (EP-1) 30:35

6y ago30:35

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Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 1, Episode 1 (Spring Season, 2018) In this first episode of Rapture Drill, Kurt Willems introduces the motivations for a show like this. Why do we need a podcast that is devoted to such a controversial and confusing topic? What is a "rapture drill" anyway? Why do so many people feel the need to prepare for the …

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Intro Teaser with N.T. Wright (Rapture Drill) 7:41

6y ago7:41

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This is a brief introduction to Rapture Drill, prior to the first episode dropping. I share a quick clip of N.T. Wright, from a conversation we had recently and frame out some of the things to expect from the podcast as a whole. Support Rapture Drill here: https://patreon.com/kurtwillems

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Rapture Drill: Reframing Revelation, the End Times, and our Weird Obsession with the Apocalypse

Kurt Willems

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation During the 1st Century) | S2 E6 19:32

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation against the Empire) | S2 E5 15:58

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation for the Church) | S2 E4 12:13

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation to John) | S2 E3 12:39

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Revealing Jesus (A Revelation of Jesus) | S2 E2 12:10

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Revealing Jesus in Revelation (Introduction) | S2 E1 10:31

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666 | S1 E8 (EP-8) 38:51

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1 Dragon and 2 Beasts | S1 E7 (EP-7) 44:24

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Lowercase gods, 7 Churches, & Worship | S1 E6 (EP-6) 56:22

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Resistance and Hope in Revelation | S1 E5 (EP-5) 48:17

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Cosmic Signs Don't Signal a Rapture (Unless People Disappear Next Week) | S1 E4 (EP-4) 40:29

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John was a Refugee (backstory of Revelation's author) | S1 E3 (EP-3) 30:27

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The N.T. Wright Episode | S1 E2 (EP-2) 29:40

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Preparing for the End | S1 E1 (EP-1) 30:35

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Intro Teaser with N.T. Wright (Rapture Drill) 7:41

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