The Last Days, Millennium, Judgement Day
Scripture / Modern Day Prophet Sources:
Extensive collection of quotes from modern day prophets and the holy scriptures referencing the last days, the millennium and Judgement Day
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How to Guard Your Heart From Failing in a Wicked World | Dive Deeper with Andrea W. (30 min)
Comments by Andrea W. concerning how we are nearing the last days where the hearts of men will fail them as we are seeing around the world today.
Second Coming Signs: Are the Saints Entering a Season of Persecution? (55 min)
Are the Saints already living in a season of persecution? In this episode, we dive into the signs of the Second Coming, the challenges facing the faithful today, and how prophecy points to increasing trials for disciples of Christ. We’ll explore scripture, modern prophetic counsel, and real-world events that suggest persecution is on the rise — and discuss how Saints can stay faithful and prepared. Check out Richard Brunson's new book and check out the free chapter of the Battle of Armeggedon http://www.beforethesecondcoming.com/
A Heavenly Hell? Understanding the Telestial Kingdom (15 min)
What if your idea of "hell" is completely wrong? And what if God's plan of salvation is far more expansive and merciful than you've ever imagined? Prepare to have your understanding of the afterlife transformed! Summary: In this profound exploration of Doctrine & Covenants 76, we conclude our journey through the three degrees of glory by examining the Telestial Kingdom, specifically verses 81-90 and 100-101. This vision challenges traditional notions of "hell," revealing a place that, while the lowest of the kingdoms of glory, still "surpasses all understanding" in its brilliance. We discover who inherits this kingdom: those who "received not the gospel of Christ, neither the testimony of Jesus" in mortality. This group includes individuals who may be generally "good" but refuse deeper spiritual truths, or those who embody traits like being "liars, and sorcerers, and adulterers, and whoremongers, and whosoever loves and makes a lie". The discussion highlights the subtle warning against creating a "false reality" out of love, which can contradict divine law. The video clarifies that while these individuals are "thrust down to hell" (meaning spirit prison), they are not "sons of perdition" because they did not deny the Holy Spirit after receiving it. Their redemption comes at the "last resurrection," emphasizing God's universal reach to save nearly all His children. We explore how the Holy Spirit "ministers" to the Telestial, showcasing God's continued compassion. Ultimately, this message underscores God's boundless goodness and generosity, illustrating that the greatest loss is not necessarily "hell" as traditionally conceived, but missing out on the "fullness of the Father" in the Celestial Kingdom. The testimony of Jesus is presented as the crucial distinguishing factor that determines one's eternal destiny across all three glorious kingdoms.
An atheist, a Yale philosopher, and two Mormons walk into a soda bar (1 hr 10 min)
What makes Latter-day Saint philosophy stand out from classical Christian theology? In this episode of All Those in Favor, Baylor and Cade sit down with Joseph Lawal, Yale PhD student in philosophy, and Emerson Green, a YouTuber and agnostic thinker, for a fascinating discussion on the coherence, depth, and distinctives of LDS thought. Joseph and Emerson highlight why LDS theology can seem more persuasive than classical theism, rejecting doctrines like divine simplicity, immutability, and creation ex nihilo in favor of a more finite and relational God. They also explore LDS teachings on pre-existence, creation from material, and a more hopeful account of the problem of evil, as well as rejecting eternal conscious torment for most people.
Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 08:52 Finity Theism Solving Evil's Problem 14:35 Evolution's Ethical Dilemma 18:01 Divine Purpose: Transformative Union 21:37 "Purpose of Soul Building" 26:47 "Kalam Argument and Big Bang Debate" 35:20 "Perceptual Justification Without Defeaters" 38:54 "God, Experience, and Belief Justification" 44:37 Ineffective Criticism of Mormonism 50:13 Evidentialism vs. Reformed Epistemology 55:53 Philosophical Dilemma for Latter-day Saints 01:01:43 "Evaluating Beliefs: The Car Analogy" 01:05:40 "Moral Fruits Influence Religion's Plausibility"
