In this week's Grace Abides podcast, Nick & Andy strip away the sanitized versions of modern faith and dive straight into the terrifying imagery of Revelation 17, a mirror held up to our own hearts.

Here are the provocative questions driving this week's discussion:

• Who or what is the "great prostitute"?
• What subtle, modern idols are completely intoxicating our spirits?
• Where exactly do modern Christians draw the line before becoming spiritually compromised by greed?
• Why has bloody persecution consistently purified the church, while comfort has systematically weakened it?
• If the Lamb's army is called, chosen, and faithful, which mark do we fail at most today?
• Why is evil fundamentally engineered to be self-destructive?
• Is this warning merely historical, or a recurring blueprint of corruption happening right now?

Is Revelation Predicting the End of the World…or Revealing the Truth About Human Nature?

In our newest episode of the Grace Abides Podcast, Nick & Andy tackle one of the most intense and controversial chapters in the entire Bible: Revelation 16.

+ First, baptism in the lake? Who should be baptized?

+ What are the seven bowls of wrath?

+ Is Armageddon a literal battle, OR a symbol of humanity’s endless trust in power and violence?

+ Why does Revelation describe darkness, plagues, earthquakes, and the fall of Babylon?

+ What did Jesus mean when He cried out, “It is finished,” compared to Revelation’s final declaration: “It is done”?

Most importantly, we ask: What is Revelation actually trying to reveal about God, evil, humanity, and hope?

Whether you’ve studied Revelation for years or have always found it confusing, this conversation will challenge the way you think about the Bible’s most mysterious book.

Listen now to Revelation 16 on the Grace Abides Podcast.

Regarding baptism, here is a link to Luther's writing, "Concerning Rebaptism," referenced in the podcast about who should be baptized, and whether people should you be rebaptized.

In this week's Grace Abides podcast, Nick and Andy dive into Revelation 15 — one of the most powerful and visually stunning chapters in the book of Revelation.

We talk about:

• The meaning of the seven last plagues

• Why heaven’s “victory party” looks completely different from worldly victory

• What it means that “all nations” will worship before God

• The overwhelming glory of God filling the temple with smoke

• Why Revelation’s final message is ultimately about restoration, not fear

Plus, we wrestle with some big questions:

• Is God forever angry?
• Who might surprise us by being part of God’s kingdom?
• How do we rediscover wonder and reverence in modern Christianity?

If you’ve ever found Revelation confusing, intimidating, or fascinating, this conversation is for you.