In this episode Greg points out that the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids which warns us to be ready for Jesus' appearing is followed immediately by the Parable of the Talents which warns us of what we will experience at the Judgment Seat of Christ Is this rapture-judgment order coincidental or intentional Greg believes the latter He proposes that Jesus' sudden appearing to retrieve His bride church the Rapture - because it is a divine decision rendered or judgment as to who is ready and who is not - is in a sense the first part or preliminary phase of [... more]

In this episode Greg explores three other New Testament passages in which Christ as in His Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids pointed out the possibility of spiritually unprepared Christians being left behind when He appears He also addresses the question sometimes posed by Christians who dislike the concept of a partial rapture Does a Christian have to be perfect to be taken in the rapture The answer of course is no But although we do not have to be sinlessly perfect for Christ to take us we must be serious about our walk with God and more precisely about preparation [... more]

In this episode Greg uses texts from the apostle John's Gospel and Apocalypse to identify and describe the door Jesus refers to in this crucial prophetic parable Why is it important Simply because this door is the designated portal through which they that are ready will pass to enter the great marriage in heaven He also addresses the claims of some evangelical Bible teachers based on Thessalonians - that all professing Christians left behind at the Rapture cannot subsequently successfully prove and purify their faith in the trials of the Tribulation period but will instead be eternally lost [... more]

Rose Byrne discusses her acting career, from her early days in Australia to her rise to fame in Hollywood, and how she navigates the challenges of balancing work and family life as a mother of two. She talks about her experiences in film and television, including her Oscar-nominated performance in 'The Favourite', and her desire to take on a wider range of roles and explore different genres. [... more]

In this episode Greg defines the terms wise and foolish as they are used in the Parable of The Ten Bridesmaids He also explains what the extra oil is and is not and how we obtain it He furthermore explains why Jesus' warning that only they that were ready went to the great marriage supper while the others were left behind is a very accurate and binding statement Jesus said what He meant and meant what He said And if in this text He did not mean what He said which is preposterous what other vital New Testament facts and [... more]

In this episode Greg explores other New Testament texts besides the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids Matthew - in which Jesus used the wise foolish motif to describe not non-believers but Christians He also offers two likely reasons why Jesus used bridesmaids to describe His church rather than one bride After listening to this episode you will be convinced that this parable is addressed to born-again Christians and it is high time we recognize this and begin earnestly preparing for the Bridegroom's Appearing [... more]

Jesus used the Jewish marriage wedding customs of His day to describe His relationship to the church Greg describes these customs and explains that Jesus did not use them randomly but rather with clear intent to help us understand more perfectly not only His present relationship to the church but also the nature of His soon-coming Appearing to catch away His bride This richly illustrative metaphor is established even more firmly by its use in several other New Testament references by the apostles Paul Ephesians - and John Revelation - - and by even one key Old Testament passage Genesis [... more]

In this episode Greg gives a thoughtful expanded expository reading of the primary text Matthew - He then addresses two crucial questions First do the ten bridesmaids represent Jews or Christians Second what significance is there if any of the bridesmaids calling the bridegroom Lord Greg then identifies Jesus' last words to the disbelieving Jews of His generation words which warn of impending judgment and yet also give a sure promise of a future restoration of the Jewish people when they repent of their unbelief and call Him blessed [... more]

Rich Eisen discusses the latest MLB free agency news, specifically Juan Soto's signing with the New York Mets, and how it affects the Yankees and other teams. He also talks about fantasy football, including his own leagues and players, and interviews actor Jon Hamm about his new show, Landman, and his experiences on Mad Men. [... more]