07-17-2025 PART 3: Stand Firm in the Gospel, No Matter What Comes

Section 1:

The final segment opens with humor and a fresh trivia question: in the parable of the weeds (Matthew 13:36–43), who are the weeds? The answer—those who belong to the evil one—leads into more listener interaction, with a call from Joanne affirming the truth and offering a praise report. She shares a recommendation for Robert J. Morgan’s The 50 Final Events in World History, which explores Revelation in a clear and winsome way. This blend of scripture engagement and spiritual encouragement reinforces the value of staying grounded in the Word, especially when navigating end-times discussions.

Section 2:

Returning to 2 Thessalonians, Dr. Dave tackles Paul’s stern warning: “Let no one deceive you.” Before the Day of the Lord comes, there must first be a rebellion and the revealing of the “man of lawlessness.” Dave clarifies that Paul’s concern isn’t the debate between end-times timelines, but the spiritual deception leading people to believe they’ve missed the return of Christ. He cautions against trying to force eschatology into rigid frameworks, encouraging listeners to simply accept the text as written. Importantly, Paul notes the Antichrist won’t just be a political figure—he’ll demand religious worship, setting himself up as God.

Section 3:

In closing, Dr. Dave warns that spiritual deception will increase and the gospel will be increasingly distorted in the end times. He draws from passages like 1 John, Matthew 24, 1 Timothy 4, and Galatians to emphasize that the true gospel must be held tightly. Christians must not abandon their faith, even if suffering is required. Whether or not these events unfold in our lifetime, we are to be ready—anchored in John 3:16, trusting that God will give us strength to endure. With urgency and clarity, he encourages believers to remain faithful to the biblical Jesus and to trust God’s presence in every season, no matter how dark it becomes.