Like a Thief in the Night

In this episode of Abounding Grace Radio, Rev. Chris Gordon is joined by Rev. Daniel Borvan to discuss the doctrine of eschatology, specifically focusing on the call to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Matthew 24 and the Thessalonian epistles, they address various theological errors—including dispensationalism, post-millennialism, and full preterism—that can often obscure the biblical command to live in light of Christ’s imminent return.

Chapters:
00:00 - The Temptation of Complacency in a Life of Luxury
01:17 - Introduction: Readiness for the Return of Christ
02:53 - Avoiding Eschatological Errors: Dispensationalism and Post-millennialism
03:32 - The Danger of Full Preterism and Robbing People of Hope
04:44 - Recovering the Doctrine of the Imminent Return
05:40 - Living with "Uncomfortability" in the Present Age
06:17 - The Return of Christ as the Ultimate Comfort for Believers
06:58 - Warning the Unready: The Reality of Judgment
07:46 - The Pastoral Care of Christ and His Two Natures
08:43 - Reading Providence in a World of AI and Change

Guest Information:
Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is the pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim. He earned his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Historical Theology from Westminster Seminary California, where he wrote his thesis on Faustus Socinus.
Dan on X - @danborvan
Dan's Church - christreformed.org

Mentions:
- Matthew 24 (The Olivet Discourse)
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- The Ark of Noah (as a type of Christ)
- The Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread
- Westminster Seminary California
- Faustus Socinus (Historical Theology)
- AD 70 (Destruction of the Temple)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Partial Preterism vs. Full Preterism

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church. Daniel earned his Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary California in 2011. As a student at Westminster Seminary he learned that all study of Scripture, theology, and church history is put into practice in the worship and work of the church. The goal is to glorify Christ by serving His church. At Westminster Seminary he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Historical Theology. His thesis paper was on Faustus Socinus.

Daniel is chairman of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Some of his published articles are on the Heidelblog website. Daniel was installed as pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church, September 29, 2023. Daniel is married to Marcy and they have two daughters and a son.

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