Defusing Semantic Bombs

In Session 3, "Defusing Semantic Bombs," Dr. Shane J. Wood explores the biblical definition of the "last days" and challenges the common notion of prophecy as mere prediction, emphasizing its broader role in prosecuting, persuading, revealing who God is, what He desires, and what He demands from us.

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**_Simplifying Revelation: How to Read the Book of Revelation_**

***Session 3:* Defusing Semantic Bombs**

I. Are we living in the Last Days?

a. To answer this question, we need to ask: “What is the biblical definition of ‘last days’?”

i. OUR DEFINITION: Last Days = last 24 hr. periods before 2nd coming

ii. BIBLE’S DEFINITION: “Last days” or “last times” in the NT [7 passages—not used: James 5:1-3; 2 Peter 3:3; 1 Pet 1:20].

1. 2 Tim 3:1 – “last days”

2. Jude 17-19 – “last times”

3. Acts 2:14-24 – “last days”

4. Heb 1:1-2 – “last days”

iii. Conclusion: The Biblical Definition of the “last days” = time between Christ’s 1st & 2nd Coming

II. What is Prophecy?

a. Common Definition: Prophecy = Prediction

b. How does the Bible Define Prophecy?

i. Key Observation:

1. Around 17% of the time the words prophecy, prophesy, or to prophesy are used, the verses are in the context of a prediction.

2. Over 83% of the time the words prophecy, prophesy, and to prophesy refer to something else besides prediction.

ii. Prophecy…

1. …prosecutes and persuades a rebellious people.

2. …reveals

a. Who God is

b. What God desires

c. What God demands of us

III. Conclusion:



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