26 - The End of the World & Rapture Theology with Matthew Halsted The Learning Laborers

Should our eschatology make us fearful or hopeful? Is there any Scriptural evidence for some kind of coming Rapture event? How should we approach the difficult and complex topic of Last Things?



In this episode, Taylor and Denver sit down with Dr. Matthew Halstead to talk about his new book, ⁠The End of the World as You Know It: What the Bible Really Says about the End Times (And Why It's Good News)⁠. Matthew is a superb guide into all things eschatological, bringing a wealth of Scriptural knowledge, but also a pastor's heart to approach this conversation with humility and charity. Whatever your particular views on the end times, we think you will really enjoy hearing from Matthew's perspective.



Matthew is the Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Eternity Bible College and also authored ⁠Paul and the Meaning of Scripture⁠.


⁠Surprised by Hope⁠ (N.T. Wright)
⁠Reading Revelation Responsibly⁠ (Michael J. Gorman)
⁠The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism⁠ (Daniel G. Hummel)
⁠The NIV Application Commentary: Revelation⁠ (Craig S. Keener)
⁠Unholy Allegiances⁠ (David A. DeSilva)
⁠Discovering Revelation⁠ (David A. DeSilva)
⁠Apocalypse and Allegiance⁠ (J. Nelson Kraybill)
⁠Tyndale New Testament Commentary: Revelation⁠ (Ian Paul)

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