As an appendix to the four episodes on demons, the guys zero in on bad angels this week. What's the deal with fallen angels and what's their correlation to demons?

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4.31 - What about Fallen Angels?

This week the guys focus on the story of "Legion" to see if it sheds light on where demons come from and why they do what they do. Built from the evidence, the guys offer a theory on the origin of demons and explain the relationship between Satan and demons.

4.30 - Demonology - Part 4

This week the guys have reached the relevant New Testament passages on demons. Are demons malevolent forces in an epic spiritual battle against Jesus? Are they spiritual forces with little real power - misunderstood health issues or sicknesses? Somewhere in the middle? Listen in for some discussion and answers with the ACP guys.

4.29 - Demonology - Part 3

The guys continue the discussion on demons/evil spirits. They wrap up all mention of anything remotely "spirit" in the OT and move to investigate two references in the Intertestamental Literature (Tobit & 1 Enoch). If you like languages - you're in luck! - a lot of this episode hinges on the meaning of various Hebrew and Greek words.

4.28 - Demonology - Part 2

This week the guys offer the first part of a mini-series on demonology. They begin with a look at relevant Old Testament passages about evil spirits and malevolent forces. If you've found yourself with questions about demons, evil spirits, and the like - this is the series for you.

4.27 - Demonology - Part 1

The guys finish their mini-series on Israel by focusing on the New Testament. How will God fulfill his promises to the Jewish people? Are the people living in Israel today included in those promises and should Christians involve themselves in the turmoil of the middle east?

4.26 - Israel in the New Testament

This week the guys continue their focus on Israel - specifically what does "Israel" even mean?  Is it a people group - is it a single person - is it a land with specific boundaries? The guys walk through the Old Testament and describe the development of "Israel".

4.25 - Israel in the Old Testament

This week the guys lay the groundwork for a new After Class series centered on Modern Israel. The land of Israel/Palestine tends to be in a nearly constant state of turmoil. Do Christians have skin in the game?

4.24 - A Brief History of Modern Israel

This week the guys change speed and offer a movie review. Tune in to catch the highs and lows of the Hollywood spin on the life of Samson.

4.23 - Movie Review - Samson

The book of Revelation is on stage this week as the After Class guys wrap up their discussion of apocalyptic literature. As we discovered last week with Daniel, history is key to our understanding and interpretation. Apocalyptic texts have a message of radical faithfulness for the church and if we cut the strings to the historical context we risk distorting that message, or losing it all together.

4.22 - How to Read Apocalyptic Literature - part 3

This week the After Class guys walk through relevant sections of Daniel to demonstrate the process for deciphering, interpreting, and understanding apocalyptic literature. You might be surprised to know the process leans more heavily on understanding historical events rather than future ones.

4.21 - How to Read Apocalyptic Literature - Part 2

This week the guys (aka..... ACP) focus on the last remaining biblical genre - apocalypse. This discussion will be covered in multiple doses as apocalyptic literature is complicated and tends to be abused more than any other genre. Thankfully it has its own rules and conventions, just like every other genre, to aid us in our understanding.

4.20 - How to Read Apocalyptic Literature - Part 1

Hey ACP listeners, this week we're diving into biblical letters. How did their unique voice function in the early church and how should we read and understand their situation-specific teachings? We would love to have you join and interact with the discussion.

4.19 - How to Read Biblical Letters

Wisdom literature has unique characteristics when compared to other biblical genres: no mention of Torah, no specific commands from God, no mention of God's work in salvation history, etc. This week the guys define biblical Wisdom and explain how to understand it in light of its intended function.

4.18 - How to Read Wisdom Literature

Next to narrative, poetry is the second most used genre in the Bible. This week the guys discuss biblical poetry - how to read and understand it on its own terms and how to use it well when constructing theology.

4.17 - How to Read Biblical Poetry

What happens when you lock an Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology professor in a room to discuss provocative topics related to bible and theology? Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class. Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent

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