Topic: John The Baptist

2 chapters across the catalog

Christmas Show   The Jeff Davis Show   Dec 23rd 1996 [W4lNU6dtHHg]
13:23 - 17:25

Christmas Show The Jeff Davis Show Dec 23rd 1996 [W4lNU6dtHHg]

Biblical Condemnation of Birthdays and Jeremiah 10 Tree Idolatry

The Bible's view on birthdays is presented as negative, highlighting Matthew 14 where Herod’s birthday celebration led to the execution of John the Baptist. Jeremiah 10:1-6 is read from the New World Translation to illustrate God's command against the "customs of the peoples," specifically the practice of cutting down trees and decorating them with silver and gold. While the text refers to idols, the speakers draw a direct parallel to the modern Christmas tree as a form of heathen foolishness.

Raelian Movement (Classic Jeff Davis Jan. 6, 1997) [K NeNAaVqfU]
55:30 - 57:45

Raelian Movement (Classic Jeff Davis Jan. 6, 1997) [K NeNAaVqfU]

Deception of the Elect, The Paraclete and John the Baptist

A caller expresses fear that the Raëlian movement represents the "deception of the elect" mentioned in Revelation. Parent counters by identifying Raël as the "Paraclete" or the last prophet who tells the truth. She also offers a non-traditional interpretation of the "Anti-Christ," claiming the term refers to John the Baptist because he came "before" Christ.