#090 Symbols in Revelation - Jimmy Akin
Jun 30, 2026
Jimmy Akin reveals how the symbols in Revelation are best understood through their Old Testament roots and first-century context—not modern headlines.
Hosted by Catholic Answers · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 90 episodes
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Catholic Answers hosts The Jimmy Akin Podcast, a religion show with 90 episodes published.
Jimmy Akin reveals how the symbols in Revelation are best understood through their Old Testament roots and first-century context—not modern headlines.
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Jimmy Akin charitably responds to a Protestant critique of purgatory and indulgences, explaining how Catholic teaching on sanctification, grace, and prayer brings surprising clarity and unity to the debate.
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Jimmy Akin debunks the myth of Domitian’s persecution of Christians and argues that Revelation was actually written earlier, around 68–69 AD, during Nero’s era.
Jimmy Akin masterfully dismantles the claim that "the faith once for all delivered to the saints" means all revelation is in Scripture alone.
Jimmy uncovers why biblical numbers like 40 aren't always literal—using Elijah's "40 days and 40 nights" journey to Horeb as an insightful case study.
Jimmy Akin analyzes a lively debate between Frank Turek and Catholic student Chase on the Bible and Church, offering fair insights, praise, and thoughtful critiques.
Jimmy Akin analyzes his debate with skeptic James Fodor on Jesus’ resurrection, examining arguments, probabilities, and alternative theories in a thoughtful, evidence-focused discussion.
Jimmy Akin shows that key Protestant beliefs aren’t taught in Scripture alone, revealing the hidden role of Tradition.
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Jimmy Akin’s inductive study examines every Bible verse using “word of God” and argues that Scripture refers not to the Bible itself, but primarily to divine revelation through preaching, prophecy, commands, and Jesus.
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