Pin the Tail on the Antichrist: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology

In this episode, Rev. Chris Gordon welcomes Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan to tackle the frequently misunderstood and sensationalized topic of Eschatology, specifically addressing the concept of the Antichrist and the "end times." They take a look into the origins and decline of Dispensationalism—the system popularized by figures like Hal Lindsey and the _Scofield Reference Bible_—and contrast it with a historic, Reformed understanding of biblical prophecy. The discussion highlights how Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24 concerning the destruction of the Temple was a judgement on Israel as a nation and the symbolic end of the old covenant system, pointing to Christ as the true Temple.

Rev. Gordon and Rev. Borvan emphasize that the "last days" began with the incarnation of Christ, and the entire age between Christ's ascension and His second coming is the expected period of suffering, false teachers, and antichrists. They discuss how the church's primary responsibility is not to dominate the political world or eradicate false religions, but to preach the gospel to prepare for Christ's return, finding strength and hope in the knowledge that victory is coming.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Antichrist and Eschatology
00:01:15 - The Errors and Decline of Dispensationalism
00:05:40 - The Historic Reformed View: Belgic Confession Article 36
00:09:30 - The Judgment of Israel and the Temple's Destruction
00:11:30 - Christ is the True Temple
00:17:25 - The Last Days Began with the Incarnation
00:22:40 - The Turbulent Age of Suffering, not 'The Tribulation'
00:28:00 - The Antichrist Ethos and Family Conflict
00:30:00 - The Church's Mandate: Preach the Gospel
00:42:50 - Be Ready: We Don't Know the Day or Hour

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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