Theology W/ Coffee

Last month Passover fell on the Wednesday of Holy Week. Passover is intimately tied to the Easter story. In this episode we examine the historical context of the Passover and how it points to the Messiah's first coming, and even his second.

In one of Revelations most dramatic scenes, a warrior wearing robes dripped in blood appears riding a white horse. Who is this rider and how does this scene fit into the larger context of Revelation?

In this week's episode, Taylor and Kelsan will discuss the family of God being redeemed and the marriage supper of the lamb. The great multitude is rejoicing because the White Rider is coming.  

In this week's episode, Taylor and Kelsan will discuss Revelation 18. You will meet characters you have already met and several others. John (The author) poetically tells what happens to the great city/empire of Babylon. God avenges his family and justice is served to the wicked. I hope you are ready to dive in!

On this episode, Taylor and Kelsan continue to discuss Revelation 17. They will focus on the beast, the 7 heads, and 10 horns. Who are the 7 & 10 kings? Just jump right in!If you have any questions, please email theologyw/[email protected]!

Revelation 17 introduces a new character, the harlot dressed in scarlet. Who is this seductress and what role does she play in the end times? Join us as we discuss! contact us at [email protected].

We conclude out study of Chapter 16 of Revelation and the seven bowls.

We enter into Revelation 16 to discover the 6 bowls of wrath. We see that God uses creation as judgement. In other words, creation also gets vengeance from the Lord. You will find that John will echo the plagues found in Exodus 7 and Psalm 78. We have seen 1/3rd of God's creation being affected in the seals and trumpets, but now it is the full throttle. Join us as we dive into Revelation 16 Part A: The Bowls of Wrath. 

The judgements of the book of Revelation are headed for a dramatic crescendo, as seven angels prepare seven plagues for the earth. As the proverbial knife hangs suspended before the final blow, John pauses the action to give us another glimpse into the heavenly throne room where human and angelic members of God's family alike worship the Lord as they anticipate his final verdict against the wicked. Join us as we jump into Revelation 15, and The Final Call!

The image of a great harvest to illustrate God's final judgment is a common one. Why is this image used so often, and what does this tell us about Revelation? Contact us at [email protected].

This world and its systems are in constant rebellion against God. Symbolized by Babylon, this spiritual rot at the center of the God's creation is dealt with by the Gospel. In the sixth of seven symbols, John uses the announcements of three angels to show how God removes evil from the world to transform his creation into its greatest state. Contact us at [email protected].

John once again uses 144,000 to represent the followers of God. But is this group the same as that of chapter 7? And if they are different, what does that mean for how we interpret these passages? Find out in this episode! Contact us at [email protected].

No image in Revelation captures the imagination, and sparks speculation, like the Mark of the Beast in Revelation 13:18. How would John's original readers interpret the enigmatic 666? What is the identity of the Beast of the Earth who makes people receive the Mark? We answer these questions and other on this episode of theology w/ Coffee. Contact us at [email protected].

Revelation 13 contains two of the most famous, and controversial images in the book: the Beast of the Sea and the Beast of the Earth. What is the Old Testament background of this passage, and what did John intend for his readers, and for us today, to get out of this passage? Find out on this episode of theology w/ coffee. Contact us at [email protected]. 

Revelation 12 gives us the Christmas story as you've never heard it before? We talk about Spiritual Warfare in this episode, and the heavenly war that took place at the birth of Jesus. But this heavenly war still affects us today! Contact us at [email protected].

The seventh and final trumpet is blown in Revelation 11:15-19. This is a familiar scene in Revelation where the plan of God reaches consummation and Christ is glorified. Join Taylor and Kelsan as they break down this joyous passage. Contact us at [email protected].

The vision of the two witnesses in Revelation 11 is a passage fraught with interpretative difficulties. Taylor and Kelsan discuss the various choices that must be made in this passage and offer thier own conclusions on what this vision is all about. Contact us at [email protected].

Revelation 10 is an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets. While it slows down in terms of the vivid imagery of the other chapters, it is not without its own controversy! Who is the Mighty Angel introduced in this chapter, and why is John's role as the prophet significant? Learn these and more in this episode of theology with coffee! Contact us at [email protected].

Revelation 9 continues its vivid imagery, now with four angels at the head of a fiery multitude of monstrous calvary. As with previous episodes, the identity of these angelic beings is questioned. Join Kelsan and Taylor as they break down who these monstrous figures are and where they might fit into an end times chronology. Contact us at [email protected].

Revelation 9 includes some of the most vivid descriptions in the book, images that are often taken to refer to modern weapons of war. But what is the Old Testament context of Revelation 9, and what might the vicious locusts be referring to? Please contact us at [email protected].

The first four trumpets of Chapter 8 follow a clear pattern, in which the earth, sea, and heaven's are each judged respectively.  While the details of this section can be difficult to interpret, the big picture of John's Revelation remains clear. Contact us at [email protected].

In Revelation 8, John makes connections between the return of Christ and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Join Taylor and Kelsan as they discuss this and other features of the first five verses of Revelation 8. Contact us at [email protected].

We conclude chapter 7 talking about the Great Tribulation and the chronology of Revelation. Contact us at [email protected].

Who is the great multitude of Revelation 7? This is the topic of this episode! Contact us at [email protected].

One of the most hotly debated topics in Revelation is the identity of the 144,000 in Revelation 7. Kelsan and Taylor discuss who this group is and what is odd about the way they are listed. Contact us at [email protected]

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The throne room scene from chapter 4 continues, this time with a new character introduced--the conquering lion-king and the slain lamb. But why does John use these two seemingly contradictory images to describe the son of God? Taylor and Kelsan discuss this and other images in this powerful chapter. Contact us at [email protected].

Revelation four includes two groups of cryptic characters--the 24 elders and the four living creatures. Taylor and Kelsan discuss the identity and significance of these groups. Contact us at [email protected]

The opening of the door into heaven in chapter four verse one initiates the great vision John sees of God closing the curtain on human history. It begins with a spectacular vision of the throne room of God. In this episode, Taylor and Kelsan discuss the connections between this scene in Revelation and other Old Testament passages. They also talk about the hazards of applying chronologies and systems to Revelation. Contact us at [email protected].

In the background of Revelation is the prophecies found in Daniel chapter 7. This episode talks about some of the major images of this chapter and how they apply to our culture today.

We wrap up the seven churches of Revelation 2-3 with the seventh church, Laodicea. We then talk about these churches more broadly, drawing application for today. Contact us at [email protected].

The next two churches letters we will look at include images with deep Biblical meaning. White garments, books, keys, and pillars all have significance not only in the book of Revelation but in Biblical theology more broadly. 

The churches of Pergamum and Thyatira receive mixed praise and censure. Kelsan and Taylor discuss the opponents to John's gospel (Balaam, the Nicolaitans, and Jezebel) who cause these churches so much trouble! Contact us at [email protected].

The letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 are key to understanding the entire book. Unfortunately many prophecy teachers skip right over them, while many preachers ONLY talk about them. In this episode, Taylor and Kelsan focus upon the first two of the seven churches, Ephesus and Smyrna. One church has watered down the Gospel, while the other suffers hardships.

The Seleucid Empire played an important role in the development of Israel and the New Testament, but most Christians have never heard of them. Daniel predicted their rise to power and their most infamous tyrant. Jesus, Paul, and John all reference the Seleucids. Find out more about this fascinating period of history and why it is important to Biblical theology.

Kelsan and Taylor finish the first chapter of Revelation explaining John's spectacular vision of the Son of God. The author uses several Old Testament passages in surprising and exciting ways. Thank you for joining us. Contact us at [email protected].

Revelation is an uncovering of mysteries, but many who read the book of Revelation feel more confused when they finish. Kelsan and Taylor are here to help you understand the things that were clear to John's original audience. This first section deals with who this Revelation is about about who it is from. Contact us at [email protected].

Taylor and Kelsan overview the book of Revelation, providing commentary on the author, date, structure, purpose, and themes of the book. There is also a discussing on the four different ways to read Revelation. You can contact us at [email protected].

We're talking about the Feast of Trumpets or Rosh Hashana, which is the Jewish New Year. 

In a special episode of Theology W/ Coffee, Pastor Taylor discusses what the Bible says about Gaza, the Philistines and the Palestinians, and the Dark Spiritual forces behind the conflict going on in the Middle East. Contact us at [email protected].

Obadiah 19-21 is all about LAND! These three verses are very popular among prophecy teachers, but how valid are their approaches? Taylor and Kelsan discuss the importance of reading verses like this in their original context. Please contact us at [email protected].

Verse 15 is a pivot in the book of Obadiah which shifts the focus of the book and introduces the second half. In it we find out that Edom represents all nations. Taylor and Kelsan talk about the day of the Lord, and how Obadiah gives us more understanding of this important Biblical idea.

The charges God brings against Edom in verses 10-14 of Obadiah remind us that we are all sinners, guilty before God. Taylor and Kelsan discuss how these verses help us understand the Gospel. Contact us at [email protected]

Obadiah starts out with some harsh news for the nation of Edom. Join Kelsan and Taylor as they discuss the first nine verses of this book and how the prophecies of Obadiah relate to our world today. Contact us at [email protected].

As we start a new book, we overview Obadiah, discussing authorship, date, structure, and purpose. We also talk about the themes of Obadiah that we will discuss in greater detail in future episodes. Contact us at [email protected]

Kelsan and Taylor finish up the book of Amos, discussing verses 11-15 of chapter 9.  Part of this passage is quoted in the book of Acts, and while there are some elements which have already been fulfilled, there are others that are not yet complete. In addition we zoom out and ask the question, "Why did the Holy Spirit put Amos in our Bibles?"

Are the "gods" of the nations just fantasies? Or is there more to the supernatural background of the Bible? What are the origins of the dark gods, and how do they influence our world today?

In the final vision in the book of Amos, the prophet sees the Lord standing beside the altar. Because of rebellion destruction is coming.

In yet another vision, Amos sees an image of the doom of Israel.

In a perversion of justice, the prophet Amos is brought before King Jeroboam. Rather than backing down, Amos boldly proclaims God's word.