Summary: Get tickets for the next film in the 7 Churches of Revelation series called Times of Deception Part II. Not in theaters but rather an Exclusive Online Home Event the weekend of April 29-May 1.
“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. – Revelation 3:1 (ESV)
Announcing The 7 Churches of Revelation Part II: Times of Deception
Thinking Man Films is proud to partner with Millenium Productions again on the upcoming release of the second film in the series, titled The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Deception Part II. In chapter 1 of The Book of Revelation, John receives a vision from Christ and is instructed to write what he sees on a scroll and give it to seven specific churches. The 7 Churches of Revelation documentary film series ventures to these ancient church locations to uncover what we can learn today from the warnings given to those churches of the 1st Century. These prophetic letters point to a future that applies to us today.
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” – Revelation 1:3
The first film, or Part 1, in the series was titled The 7 churches of Revelation: Times of Fire and released in 2021. Times of Fire examines the first three letters from the resurrected Christ. The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Deception Part II will continue uncovering what can be learned from the next 4 churches. The churches of Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. What social and cultural clues will be found as you investigate these ancient cities with investigative filmmaker Christophe Hanauer? You can find out by getting an exclusive ticket today for the launch of Times of Deception Part II as an online home showing. It’s an easy way, and the ONLY way to see the film release.
Prepare for the Next Film
See Part 1 The 7 churches of Revelation: Times of Fire before April 29th when Part II is launched. With tremendous feedback about Part 1 we want to provide you a look at the Panel Discussion shown after that exclusive film launch event. Experts on the panel include Rev. Dr. David A. deSilva, Lela Gilbert, Dr. Daniel Stevens, with Timothy Mahoney as the moderator. This content was available only at the exclusive showing launch in 2021. The panel for The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Deception Part II will be announced just prior to the showing dates of April 29th, April 30th and May 1st, 2022. Enjoy the Panel Discussion below, which was filmed at The Museum of The Bible for The 7 churches of Revelation: Times of Fire.
If you have not had the opportunity to see The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire yet, we have a special offer allowing you to get a bundle package of a DVD, Blu-ray or digital of Times of Fire along with your ticket to view Times of Deception Part II releasing April 29th. Here are the options for purchasing a ticket bundle. You will then see the full investigation into all 7 churches!
BONUS – Cruise Opportunity with Panelist Rev. Dr. David A. deSilva
You can join the panelist from Times of Fire, Dr. David A. deSilva, on The “Footsteps of Paul” cruise which combines some of the most beautiful sights in the Mediterranean with some of the most important archaeological sites relevant to the New Testament and early church. These are the locations the cruise will be visiting.
Athens, Center of Greek Civilization
Our itinerary takes us to Athens, center of Greek civilization and culture in the Classical age, where Paul proclaimed the new faith in the shadow of the acropolis, the bastion of the old faith that his gospel challenged. We will tour the Acropolis and the Areopagus, where Paul defended himself against the charge of introducing new deities (the very charge on which Socrates had been arraigned four centuries before). If time permits, we will also visit the agora, the sight of whose temples so troubled Paul.
So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. – Acts 17:22 (ESV)
Corinth, Where Paul Ministered for Two Years
We will tour ancient Corinth, site of Paul’s ministry for two years and location of the congregations whose troublesome actions and interactions blessed us with two lengthy letters of Paul in response. The site has been exceptionally well excavated, allowing us to recover a detailed picture of the lived world of these congregations and make vital connections between the architecture, the issues Paul addressed in his letters, and events in Paul’s time in the city. The site also boasts a fine archaeological museum rich in artifacts from the Roman period.
Ephesus, Hub of the Eastern Mediterranean
The highlight of the cruise will be a day in ancient Ephesus, perhaps the most extensively excavated biblical site in the eastern Mediterranean. Many of the site features flesh out our picture of facets of Paul’s ministry — for example, the commercial agora and the theater famous from Acts 19. Others are important also for our understanding of the lived context of the Book of Revelation, for example the remains of temples to Julius, Augustus, and Domitian, where the worship of the image of the beast occurred with great pomp, popularity, and regularity, as well as the commercial agora and the great roads leading to the harbor, along which John could watch the “cargoes of gold, silver, jewels and pearls, fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet; articles of scented wood, of ivory, of costly wood, bronze, iron, and marble; cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, olive oil, choice flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots, slaves (indeed, human lives)” heading to Rome to feed the implacable appetite of the great prostitute.
Pompeii, the Roman World Exquisitely Preserved
Although Pompeii is not a biblical site, there is no better site for those seeking an immersion into the Roman world. More than half of the city’s 160 acres have been fully excavated, opening windows into every aspect of the daily life of first-century people. There are the expected monuments of civic life — the temples, commercial and administrative forums, elegant bath houses, and the like. But there are also scores of city blocks of residences, both of the elite and the very much non-elite, of shops, of fast-food establishments, of bakeries and other small-scale industries. Our morning in Pompeii will add this invaluable perspective on the New Testament world. Time may permit an afternoon excursion to the magnificent Naples Archaeological Museum, where a good deal of the movable art and artifacts from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and archaeological excavations around Naples (ancient Neapolis) are housed.
Other Cruise Highlights
The itinerary allows for two days in Istanbul, where we will tour what was once the Church of Hagia Sophia, the jewel of the Byzantine empire, as well as grand mosques. For those who are willing to forgo a visit to Topkapi Palace, I will lead a side excursion to the Istanbul Archaeological Museum where, among other treasures, we will see the only surviving, full inscription of the warning set around the precincts of the Jerusalem Temple warning Gentiles to set foot no further.
We will also enjoy the more leisurely sights and activities to be found in Taormina, Sicily, Santorini, and Mykonos. Our home for the duration will be the Celebrity Reflection, an opulent haven for relaxation and entertainment between excursions. Prices listed include the Classic Beverage Package, onboard gratuities, and unlimited WiFi.
Conclusion
Consider joining this fabulous excursion into the New Testament world – as well as into the beauty of the modern Mediterranean. For more detailed information you can go here: http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/gc22052222a#.YjMwgNXML3g
Don’t forget to get your ticket to see The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Deception Part II. The online showing dates are Friday April 29th at 7pm CST or Saturday April 30th at 7pm CST or a Sunday matinee May 1st at 2pm CST. Click here to buy now. These opportunities and films allow you to keep thinking!
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