Part 1: Authorship of the Book of Enoch
The authorship of the Book of Enoch is widely regarded as pseudepigraphic, meaning it was written under the name of a well-known biblical figure, but it wasn’t that figure that wrote it—in this case, Enoch from Genesis. Modern scholarship does not support the idea that the historical Enoch, who lived long before the flood, wrote the book, though some scholars believe parts of it may have been original to Enoch.
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Are Evangelicals betraying the very heart of the Gospel for political power? In this bold and provocative discussion, we draw parallels between the biblical crowd that chose Barabbas over Jesus and modern-day Christians who have thrown their support behind Donald Trump. Has the promise of a quick fix to our cultural and political fears blinded us to the calling of Christ?
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In a world where social bonds are fraying, loneliness is at epidemic levels, and digital screens replace human interaction, one question haunts us: where do we turn for connection, meaning, and community? Shared spaces once brought us together—parks, civic organizations, neighborhood gatherings—but now they are fading into history, leaving behind a fractured and fragmented society. Yet, amidst this decline, one institution has stood resilient: the Christian church. But even this pillar of community faces unprecedented threats, both from external forces seeking to marginalize it and from internal challenges that risk diluting its purpose. Today, we’ll explore why the church may be America’s last stronghold of true community—and why its survival is essential for the future of our fragmented society.\
(more…)Is the Tribulation really seven years long? Or is this a misunderstanding of Scripture? In this discussion, we uncover the surprising truth that the Tribulation is actually only 3.5 years long, beginning when the Antichrist is granted authority over the saints. Through a careful study of Daniel 9:27, Revelation 13:5, and Jesus’ own words in Matthew 24, we challenge a widely held belief and reveal a biblically accurate timeline of end-times events.
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As Christmas approaches, we turn our attention to the Birth of Christ. But when did this actually happen. It wasn’t on December 25th. In fact, it wasn’t even in December! By the end of this study, you’ll know when Jesus was born and have all the facts needed to support the correct date.
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The Scripture Retreat 