Today we’re chatting with Steve to explore what the Bible actually says about the future “Kingdom of God”! Join us for heathen “Sunday School” as we explore the evolution of some of the ideas in the Bible that are necessary to believe in an eternal “future kingdom” including- the messiah, the resurrection, and the idea of a kingdom itself. In this episode, we also look to answer whether the Christadelphians assertion that the “kingdom of God” doctrine was present throughout the Bible is true and we examine the places where this doctrine conspicuously seems to be missing. Steves shares cultural and historical context throughout the episode to understand why the monarchy was not re-established in Israel, where some of these beliefs actually originated, and what the evolution of these ideas tells us about what people believed during different time periods. Steve also shares the story behind Christadelphians bizarre obsession with a biblically inaccurate portrayal of Ezekiel’s Temple and explains John Thomas’ Bible Math “rules” which Thomas inconsistently used for interpreting the book of Revelation. We also laugh about Samuel and his nepo babies, sweaty Jesus, and discuss *even more* failed prophecies.

Please join us for this first episode in a two-part series exploring the Christadelphian belief in the “Kingdom of God” and the end times!

TW: There is one reference to a Christadelphian who is excited to act out violence against queer people during “the end times”.

Listener discretion advised.

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References:

Life After Leaving Podcast: Episodes 16, 21, and 31

The Temple of Ezekiel's Prophecy by Henry Sulley (Full Book)

Eureka by John Thomas (Wiki)

Eureka by John Thomas, Vol 1 (Full PDF)

Youtube series on Ezekiel's Temple:

An Accurate visual of Ezekiel's Temple Ch 40

An Accurate Visual of Ezekiel’s Temple, Ch 41

An Accurate Visual of Ezekiel’s Temple, Ch 42 & 43

Hymnary.com Who is this come from Edom?

The Kingdom of God on Earth by Stephen Hughes (Full Book)