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We show from numerous biblical texts that the Great Commission was finished in the first century before the destruction of Jerusalem, and that the literary efforts of the apostles ceased at that time as well. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF.Support the show

This lesson completes our series on Apostolic Canonization. We take a closer look at Apostle Peter's role in using the keys of the kingdom (i.e., his binding and loosing authority) to certify all 27 of the New Testament books as inspired, canonical, and authoritative before he died in AD 64. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF.Support the show

This is part two in our series on Apostolic Canonization. We discuss the duplication, circulation, and collection of all 27 of the New Testament books before Apostle Peter died in AD 64. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF.Support the show

Shows how all 27 of the NT books were written, copied, circulated, certified, and formed into a completed canon of New Testament scripture before Apostle Peter died in AD 64. This lesson is an introduction to Apostolic Canonization. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF.Support the show

Since many modern skeptics have questioned the authenticity and pre-70 dates for both Jude and Second Peter, we need to look at the internal evidence, which leans heavily in favor of the more conservative traditional view. We also look at the expectations Jude and Peter gave to those churches. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast for which you would like to receive the PDF.Support the show

We use Mark's activities after he left Rome in 63, plus the conditions of the churches in Turkey at the time of writing, to help nail down the date for the First Epistle of Peter. We also look at the expectations Peter gave to those churches. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

We follow Paul's activities after his release until he was arrested again and sent back to Rome for trial and execution. We see when and where his three pastoral epistles were written, First and Second Timothy and Titus. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

Three of Paul's epistles, First and Second Timothy and Titus, were written after Paul was released from his first imprisonment in Rome. We take a look at Paul's activities after his release and before he was arrested again and killed in the Neronic persecution in AD 64. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

Futurists believe John remained alive for over two decades after the destruction of Jerusalem, and therefore tend to date all of John's writings after AD 70. We debunk all this and show that John died in the Neronic persecution, and therefore all of his writings had to be written before AD 70. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

We look a little more at the activity of Mark in relation to Paul and the book of Hebrews, and especially his role in helping Paul write the book of Hebrews as a correction to the anti-Judaic polemic and hyper-allegorical interpretative methods exhibited in the Epistle of Barnabas. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

We cover the historical background of the book of Hebrews, including the churches to whom it was written, why Paul wrote it to those particular churches, as well as why I believe John Mark was the courier to take it to them. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

We review the date (AD 62-63) and circumstances of writing for all of Paul's prison epistles (Eph, Col, Phlm, Phlp, Heb), focusing especially on the epistles of Philippians and Hebrews. It includes more info about the role of John Mark in the scribal and courier work related to the book of Hebrews. If you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast, simply email us to request it (preterist1@preterist.org). Be sure to mention the date of the podcast.Support the show

Highlighted our activities to promote the preterist view in our exhibit booth at the Evangelical Theological Society. Date and circumstances of writing of Luke and Acts, plus two of Paul's prison epistles (Ephesians and Colossians) while Paul was in prison in Rome (AD 61-63). Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org).Support the show

Why God has arranged for America to endure four more years under Obama, and how Christians should live in response to it. Discusses more of the biblical narrative about Barnabas and Mark, to suggest when the Epistle of Barnabas might have been written, as well as when Barnabas died, and Mark joined Paul in Rome. Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org).Support the show

Picked back up on our historical narrative at AD 61-63, which was while Paul was in prison in Rome, when James was killed, John was exiled to Patmos, and several of the New Testament books were written. It is also the time when Barnabas was killed by the Jews on the island of Cyprus, and then Mark joined Paul in Rome. Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org).Support the show

Our annual exhibit booth at the Evangelical Theological Society, what we do there, and why it is important for the whole preterist movement. Ed Stevens shared some of the material he is writing for his Masters Thesis on Redating the Epistle of Barnabas. The problem with the church father writings after AD 70 is that none of them were preterists. Ed explains this historical problem and how preterists solve it. Email us if you wish to have the PDF lesson outline for this podcast (preterist1@preterist.org).Support the show

There were many clear signs of the end which appeared with increasing frequency, beginning right here in AD 62. There were some severe earthquakes that occurred in the winter of AD 63, right after John had written his Apocalypse. The birth pangs were becoming more frequent and more intense as the months passed by. The persecution was heating up as well. We will look at more of these as we progress through the final four years leading up to the outbreak of the Zealot rebellion in AD 66. There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its date.Support the show

This deals with the evidence for determining the early pre-70 date of the book of Revelation. We date the book in relation to a number of factors, including internal and external considerations. We arrive at a date in the second half of AD 62, before Hebrews and 2nd Peter were written. There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Email us if you would like to have a copy of it: "Date of Revelation" on 8/19/2012. Please request it by title and date. Here is our email address: preterist1@preterist.orgSupport the show

The year AD 62 was a very action-packed year for Christians in Jerusalem especially. Josephus tells us that Ananus II took advantage of the temporary lack of a procurator to arrest James (the Lord's brother) and some of his companions there in Jerusalem, one of which was probably Apostle John. James was killed, and evidently John was sent into exile to Patmos (AD 62). There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its date.Support the show

We cover several of the Jewish and Roman historical events of significance to Christianity that were occurring while Paul was in prison in Rome. We also discuss which books of the NT were written at this time (1,2,3 John plus Ephesians and Colossians). There is a PDF lesson outline available for this podcast. Send an email to preterist1@preterist.org and request it by its date.Support the show