Are you truly expecting Jesus to return, or have you gotten too comfortable in this world?In this powerful message, Pastor Alex breaks down Jesus’s parable of the thief from Matthew 24:42-44 - the first of five parables about His second coming. Most Christians today are living like Jesus will never return, but He told us to stay AWAKE and stay ALERT because He’s coming like a thief in the night.In this episode, you’ll discover:* Why Jesus compared His return to a thief (and why that should change everything)* The two ways we can stay ready for His coming* What’s causing Christians to “fall asleep” spiritually* How to live with true expectancy every single dayThis is part 1 of our 5-part series on Jesus’s parables about His second coming. Don’t miss what could be the wake-up call your faith needs.amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Left Behind
Biblical Truth About the Rapture | Matthew 24:32-41Everything you thought you knew about being "left behind" is backwards. The popular Left Behind series got it wrong, and it's time to set the record straight with what Scripture actually teaches.In this episode, we dive deep into Matthew 24:32-41 to discover why being left behind is actually God's plan for His people, not a punishment. Using the account of Noah as our framework, we'll explore how the popular rapture theology from the 1990s has created an unbiblical escapism mentality that contradicts God's true plan for renewal, not escape.Join us as we examine the historical origins of dispensational theology, break down the Greek text, and reveal how Christ was "taken" so that we could be "left behind" to reign with Him in the new heavens and new earth.Support Our Ministry:* Website: AmenPodcast.com* Venmo: @amenpodcast* Cash App: $amenalexKey Scriptures Discussed:* Matthew 24:32-41* Genesis 7:23* Romans 8:19-21* Revelation 21:1-5* Philippians 2:6-8* 2 Peter 3:11-14Connect With Us: House Church meets in our garage in Kauai, Hawaii. We're committed to reaching ages 18-30 with deep biblical truth that challenges mainstream Christian culture.Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join our community of believers seeking biblical truth over popular theology. Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Heavenly FaceTime | Catechism Q38
what is prayer? amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Holy GPS | Catechism Q37
catechism #37 “How does the Holy Spirit help us?”. amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Christ's Return
In this episode of Amen Podcast, we dive deep into one of Scripture's most debated passages about Jesus's second coming. We explore Matthew 24:29-31, where Jesus describes the sun being darkened, the moon losing its light, and stars falling from heaven.What did Jesus really mean by these cosmic signs? Are they literal or symbolic? We examine the Old Testament connections to similar language used in Isaiah and Ezekiel when describing the fall of nations, and discover how Jesus uses this apocalyptic imagery to describe both the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD and His ultimate return.We discuss the three key characteristics of Christ's second coming - it will be unmistakable, universal, and unstoppable - and why this truth should give Christians hope, remind us of our eternal home, and provide help in difficult times. Rather than constantly looking for subtle signs, we explore how believers should live ready every day, focusing on sharing the gospel with compassion and truth.The episode concludes with practical application questions about living faithfully while anticipating Christ's return, emphasizing our call to be others-focused rather than comfortable in our faith.Support this ministry at amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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