St Andrews Church Geraldine‘s Podcast

Isaiah 65:17–25 & Revelation 20:1-10

As we read the entirety of God's Word we discover the origins of 'Babylon the Great' beginning in Genesis 11 with the famous Tower of Babel built in this great city.  It continues throughout history, significantly in the time of King Nebuchadnezzar, resurfacing recently in the contemporary rebuilding of this ancient city and in Revelation we hear of its corruption and final destruction.  It is defined as a person, a place and a world system.  It infiltrates every part of our lives and stands in defiance against God's heavenly kingdom.  While it may be impossible to be completely free from such a worldly influence, we are foreigners to this world, waiting in great expectation for God's coming kingdom where “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Rev 21:4)Gen 11:1-9; Rev 17:1-6 & 18:9-13

The Scriptures reveal some specific timelines and dates for events in Israel's history as well as the return of Jesus at the end of the period called the Great Tribulation. Yet God's Word clearly states that no one knows the time of his return to call the Church to join him for the place that he has prepared for them and to take a seat at the banquet table. This suggests that we are looking at two events - Christ's return for his millennial reign on earth, separate from the rapture of the Church, which, since the day is unknown, would indicate some point before the Tribulation. This message explores further about how the Rapture is alluded to throughout the Scriptures and why one might understand it to occur before the time of Great Tribulation.Revelation 3:7-13 and Matthew 24:32-44

The Rapture Part 11 Thessalonians 4:13–18

In this message we continue looking at the final Antichrist, moving from his rise to his nature, method, and end. From 2 Thessalonians 2 and the wider biblical picture, we see that the Antichrist is not merely a political ruler, but a satanically empowered counterfeit who seeks the worship and allegiance that belong to God alone. His method is deception before coercion: false signs, persuasive words, false peace, economic pressure, and persecution of the saints. Yet his end is certain. The Lord Jesus will destroy him by the splendour of his coming, reminding us to love the truth, hold fast to Christ, and rest in his final victory.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

In this fifth message of our End Times series, we begin exploring the Bible’s teaching on the final Antichrist by focusing on his rise. Rather than speculating about names or current events, we carefully examine Daniel 7 and Revelation 17, allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture. Together these passages reveal a future beastly world order from which the Antichrist emerges, rising through political realignment, persuasion, and the concentration of power before ultimately opposing Christ and His people. Yet his rise is temporary, because the beast is judged and the Son of Man receives an everlasting kingdom.Daniel 7:7-28

In this message we look at John’s warning that, before the final Antichrist appears, the spirit of antichrist is already at work in the world. Scripture teaches that Christians already face tribulation, deception, and lawlessness, even as it also points forward to a final intensification before Christ returns. We will consider how the spirit of antichrist denies and redefines Jesus, produces many antichrists and counterfeit saviours, and pressures Christians to compromise. Yet John’s central encouragement is not fear, but confidence: “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” Christians overcome by confessing the true Christ, abiding in Him, testing the spirits, loving one another, and remaining faithful even under pressure.
1 John 2:18–27 & 1 John 4:1–6

In Matthew 24:9–14, Jesus gives a sober but hopeful picture of the age before his return: his followers will face opposition, deception, betrayal, lawlessness, and the danger of love growing cold, yet the gospel of the kingdom will still be preached to all nations before the end comes. This message explores how God’s apparent delay is not forgetfulness or failure, but patience and mercy for the sake of repentance and mission. The church is therefore called not to speculate about dates, grow cynical, or become cold under pressure, but to stay faithful, proclaim Christ, and burn brighter with holy, courageous love until the Great Commission is fulfilled and the King returns.
Matthew 24:9-14