What did Jesus actually teach about the signs of his return—and how should we live while we wait? In this Bible study, Pastor Matt Ayars walks through Matthew 24, exploring Jesus’ warnings about deception, wars, persecution, and love growing cold...
Where is your hope when the world feels uncertain? In this message from Matthew 24:29–31, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the promise of Christ’s return and what it means for how we live today. Drawing on Daniel’s vision of the Son of Man coming on the...
Jesus reigns now—so why does evil still persist, and what will change when he returns? In this lesson, Rev. Dr. Matt Ayars explores the “already, but not yet” of God’s kingdom through 1 Corinthians 15:20–28. Jesus inaugurated his kingdom through his...
If Jesus reigns, why do suffering, sin, and death still seem so powerful? In this opening message of Until He Returns, Rev. Dr. Matt Ayars explores 1 Corinthians 15:19–28 and the hope of Christ’s promised return. Drawing on firsthand conversations...
What does the Bible teach about life after death? In this Wellspring Church Bible study, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the distinctions between Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, and the lake of fire—and explains how heaven relates to the future resurrection and...
If Jesus reigns, why does the world still feel so broken? The kingdom of God has begun—but the story isn’t finished. Jesus is coming back, and when he does, he will raise the dead, judge the world, defeat every enemy, and make all things right...
A Note to Our Study Group Thank you to everyone who participated in our discussion about the return of Christ, the Antichrist, Israel, the mark of the beast, and the mission of the church. These are important subjects, but they can easily become...
In this study we wrap up Revelation with chapter 22—the final chapter of the Bible. We look at its role as the epilogue not just to the book but to all of Scripture, tracing major themes of the whole vision: the church as Christ’s bride, God’s...
In this episode, we step into Revelation 21, one of the most breathtaking chapters in all of Scripture. This Bible study recording unpacks John’s vision of the new heaven and new earth, the holy city descending like a bride, and God’s promise to...
In this study, we dive into Revelation 20 and explore the much-debated “millennial reign of Christ.” What does John mean by a thousand years? Is it literal or symbolic? We’ll walk through the three major interpretations—premillennialism...