John Bevere Podcast - The Day of the Lord

Introduction

• Hosts: John Bevere and his son Ardan.
• Topic of discussion: The Day of the Lord and its implications for Christians.

Second Peter Overview

• Focus on character, deception from false teachers, and the coming of the Lord.
• Importance of preparing for the second coming of Jesus.

Key Points

• Emphasize preparation for the Lord's return rather than logistics.
• Apostasy, latter rain, and Elijah anointing discussed as precursors to Jesus' return.

Scriptural References

• 1 John 2:28 & 2 Peter 3: Warnings and encouragements.
• Isaiah 13:9-13: Description of the day of the Lord - a day of wrath.
• Revelation Reference: God's intervention and judgement.

The Day of the Lord

• Defined as a time when God intervenes directly in history to execute judgment.
• Two-fold purpose: Judgement of enemies and defense of the faithful.

Discussion of God's Wrath

• Will the church experience God's wrath?
• 1 Thessalonians is cited as evidence that God did not appoint us to wrath.

The Rapture Debate

• Discussion of whether the church will be taken away before the tribulation.
• Greek word 'Harpazo' explained as 'caught up' or 'rapture'.
• Historical references from early church fathers supporting the idea of being caught up before tribulation.

Perspectives on Tribulation

• Existing tribulation in the world vs. the seven-year tribulation as God's wrath.
• Persecution is distinct from the wrath described in Revelation.

Ancient Jewish Wedding Analogy

• Upcoming discussion on how the concept of 'Harpazo' fits into the context of ancient Jewish weddings and Jesus' teachings.
• Promises a deeper dive in the next podcast episode.

Conclusion

• The podcast invites listeners to explore their own beliefs regarding the timing and nature of the rapture without creating division.