About this episode

Tim Mackie discusses misconceptions about Heaven and new creation as depicted in the New Testament, based on Revelation's final chapters.

New Testament Themes E6 — Some people reject Christianity or the Bible because of something they hear about the end of the world, final judgment, or Heaven. But often, they're not actually rejecting Scripture, but rather some distortion of it. In this final message in a six-part series, Tim teaches from Revelation’s final chapters on how the New Testament depicts Heaven and new creation, compared to some deep misunderstandings in popular culture. Tim gave this message at Door of Hope Church in Portland, Ore., on December 9, 2012.

People in this episode

Host: Tim Mackie

Topics covered

• New Testament
• Heaven
• final judgment
• new creation
• popular culture
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Door of Hope Church

Books & works: Revelation

Places: Portland, Ore.

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