logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
30m 2s

Does John of Patmos accept the Gospel of...

Bart Ehrman
About this episode

The book of Revelation is by far the most violent book of the New Testament.

The blood-soaked narrative calls for the death and destruction of non-believers and even of many Christians. Some Christians over the reveled in the horrific torments and the rivers of blood described in the book; but what would the historical Jesus have thought of it?

Would the Savior who instructed his followers to love their neighbors, to give up all their worldly possessions for those in need, and to care deeply for strangers and outcasts? have been on board with the wholesale slaughter of those who don't fit the mold? Let's find out!

Up next
Aug 4
Was Jesus Actually John's Disciple? (Q&A)
Did you know that Jesus wasn't the only apocalyptic prophet traveling around Galilee during the 1st century CE? If the answer is "yes Megan, of course!", then you probably know something about John the Baptist. But what do we really know about him, and what impact did his teachin ... Show More
35m 39s
Jul 28
Bart Fact Checks Apologist Wes Huff
Last year, Wes Huff was a relatively unknown Christian apologist. Then he went on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the biggest podcasts in the world, and spent more than three hours talking with Joe Rogan about biblical manuscripts, the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and th ... Show More
58m 54s
Jul 21
Did Jesus Actually Believe in Heaven?
Did you know that Jesus didn't believe in the soul, heaven, or hell? As an apocalyptic Jew, these ideas would have been completely foreign to him. So where on earth did Christianity get the idea that a life well-lived would be rewarded with a place in paradise for your soul? Toda ... Show More
42m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2020
Why Is the Bible So Violent?
The Bible depicts more violence than our modern sensibilities often want to admit. How do we handle these parts of Scripture when we come across them? 
12m 56s
Apr 2018
John #14 - Eat my Body? Drink my Blood? Huh?
Eat my flesh? Drink my blood? What sounds like an apocalyptic zombie horror film is actually one of the most confusing and controversial teachings of Jesus Chris. Learn why Jesus sometimes offends us as part of His loving ministry.<br /><br />Follow on social media!<br />YouTube: ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2024
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
<p>The book of Revelation was not written to create confusion for the Christian, cause division in the church, or promote speculation about the coming of Christ. In this message on Revelation 1:1–8, Pastor David Platt reminds us that the purpose of Revelation is to point us to th ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2024
Do You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus?
When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus's coming, we might ask ourselves: "Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?" And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accep ... Show More
8m 50s
Dec 2015
One Gospel
The more horrible, foreign, startling, fearful, uncertain, and stomach-turning the days become, the more relevant the gospel of Jesus Christ is. 
46m 7s
Dec 2020
God of Vengeance?
How are we to interpret God's actions in the Old Testament regarding vengeance, plagues, and other violent events in light of the Incarnation? Is there a difference between the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament? 
1h 5m
Nov 2024
I Want God’s Wrath on My Enemy
How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness. 
10m 34s
Nov 2021
What Is the Apocalypse?
<p>Friends, there is something dark, threatening, and a little bit dire about the Gospel reading today, but through it, we see that death is not the final word. We’ve listened to the noise of the world for long enough, and now we need a new spiritual guide to lead us out of our c ... Show More
14m 30s
Jul 2025
Does God Condemn Nations Today?
Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups? 
13 m
Mar 2023
Very Important - DJ SAMROCK
Does the Christian God send disaster upon the world? A closer look at 2 Chronicles 7:14<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blaze-bible-study--525630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.sprea ... Show More
59m 2s