Unpacking the biblical imagery of the Lake of Fire in Revelation, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into concepts of judgment, destruction, and the ultimate eradication of evil. Challenging traditional views of eternal conscious torment, they explore how Old Testament references shape our understanding of Revelation's message for the modern church and its call to resist complicity with oppressive systems. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Lake of Fire – Examining fire and burning sulfur as symbols of destruction rather than eternal torture, drawing from the narratives of Sodom and Gomorrah. Old Testament Foundations – Exploring references from Daniel, Isaiah, Deuteronomy, 2 Peter, and Jude to shed light on Revelation's depiction of judgment. Reevaluating Eternal Punishment – Discussing the implications of redefining hell from eternal torment to the complete destruction of evil and what that means for believers. The Church's Complicity with Empire – Reflecting on how Revelation warns the church against participating in oppressive systems and the sins of empire. Personal and Communal Transformation – Encouraging listeners to examine their own lives and communities in light of Revelation's challenging message. Guest Highlights: Seth Erre – Mike's son brings festive cheer with Christmas carols and adds a personal touch to the episode's opening. Resources Mentioned: Book of Revelation Book of Daniel Book of Isaiah Deuteronomy 29 2 Peter 2 Jude 1 "Her Gates Will Never Be Shut" by Brad Jersak – Link "Faith Improvised" podcast by Tim Gombis – Link Join the conversation as we seek a deeper understanding of biblical judgment and the end of evil. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology Podcast on social media to continue exploring these impactful topics. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy