Making Sense of End-Times Passages (Without the Panic)
Let's be honest… when most of us hear "end times" or flip to texts like Revelation, Daniel, or Matthew 24, we feel a mix of confusion and anxiety. These passages often conjure images of dramatic signs, perplexing beasts, and cosmic upheaval. It's easy to get lost in the details and feel like you need a secret decoder ring to understand what Jesus (or John, or Daniel) is really talking about.
The Three Islands of Biblical Interpretation
So you’ve been reading your Bible more, but are struggling to understand it. That’s actually really normal. The Bible is a complex and ancient book. It was written in a different language than what you’re reading today. It speaks from a cultural perspective foreign to us. To top it all off, it speaks to the deepest aspects of the human experience.