The Eikon Podcast
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The Eikon Podcast
S7E222 - Afterlife: The End of the Gospel Story
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Michael Burns
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Season 7
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Episode 222
Michael and Jeff discuss the significance of heaven, resurrection, and the early church's teachings, contrasting them with contemporary beliefs. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel's beginning and end, the nature of eternal life, and the implications of resurrection for Christian living.
00:00 Introduction
02:56 Understanding the Gospel: Beginning and End
05:48 Heaven, Resurrection, and Christian Hope
08:20 Contrasting Belief Systems: Early Christianity vs. Greco-Roman Views
11:01 The Nature of Heaven and Its Significance
25:01 Understanding Heaven and the Heavens
34:46 The Concept of Eternal Life
45:56 The Resurrection and Its Implications