Amazing Facts with Doug Batchelor: Recent Episodes
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Our flagship 30-minute program features the very best of Pastor Doug Batchelor and Amazing Facts programs. Explore the Bible like never before and get practical guidance on Christian living, prophecy, and more. You will find the Bible’s answers to all your questions about life.
Did God create a devil? Lucifer was a perfect angel. Yet he became self-obsessed,rebelled against his Creator and stole the loyalty of a third of the angels. Ever since,Satan and his demons have been fighting for the worship of every human heart.Learn how this extraordinary cosmic battle affects your life today!
Did God create a devil? Lucifer was a perfect angel. Yet he became self-obsessed, rebelled against his Creator and stole the loyalty of a third of the angels. Ever since, Satan and his demons have been fighting for the worship of every human heart. Learn how this extraordinary cosmic battle affects your life today!
A pagan king threatened to kill his wisemen because they couldn’t interpret his dream, but a Jewish captive was given the secrets. Daniel chapter 2 gives one of the most amazing prophecies ever recorded—and proves God’s Word can be trusted. This changes everything you thought you knew about prophecy!
A pagan king threatened to kill his wisemen because they couldn’t interpret hisdream, but a Jewish captive was given the secrets. Daniel chapter 2 gives one ofthe most amazing prophecies ever recorded—and proves God’s Word can betrusted. This changes everything you thought you knew about prophecy! Part 1 of 2
While we cannot know the day or hour of Christ’s return, we can know it’s close by the signs given in the Bible. But God’s Word not only tells us approximately when Jesus will return; it also tells us how. Will millions of Christians suddenly disappear in a rapture? Pastor Doug explores what the Bible really says! Part 2 of 2.
Does the Bible speak of the United States in Bible prophecy? Yes! Not only does the most powerful and influential nation on Earth in our time play a vital role in the final events, but it works with another prophetic power. Learn how these two world powers are symbolized in Revelation 13.
Near-death experiences reinforce the popular belief that souls go to heaven or hell as soon as the body dies. But in the Bible, the soul is said to be “a living being”—and that a soul can die. Scripture also repeatedly describes death as a “sleep” from which we awake at one of two resurrections.
Near-death experiences reinforce the popular belief that souls go to heaven or hell as soon as the body dies. But in the Bible, the soul is said to be “a living being”—and that a soul can die. Scripture also repeatedly describes death as a “sleep” from which we awake at one of two resurrections.
Just as ancient Babylon persecuted those who would not worship its gods, so modern Babylon will persecute those who will not worship Revelation’s “the beast and his image.” Who is this beast ? Only one institution in history meets every detail described in the Bible.
Just as ancient Babylon persecuted those who would not worship its gods, so modern Babylon will persecute those who will not worship Revelation’s “the beast and his image.” Who is this beast ? Only one institution in history meets every detail described in the Bible.
This is the personal testimony of Pastor Doug Batchelor. Born to wealthy parents, Doug grew up mostly as a non-churched person. After an early life of crime, drugs and wild living, Doug sought to find meaning in life by living in a cave outside Palm Springs, California. During this time alone he discovered God.
This is the personal testimony of Pastor Doug Batchelor. Born to wealthy parents, Doug grew up mostly as a non-churched person. After an early life of crime, drugs and wild living, Doug sought to find meaning in life by living in a cave outside Palm Springs, California. During this time alone he discovered God.
Revelation 12 gives an overview of history from Christ’s birth to the final events. It uncovers the origin of sin and the conflict between God’s people and Satan, and to what extent he will go to destroy God’s faithful people in the last days. Part 2 of 2
Revelation 12 gives an overview of history from Christ’s birth to the final events. It uncovers the origin of sin and the conflict between God’s people and Satan, and to what extent he will go to destroy God’s faithful people in the last days. Part 1 of 2
The first angel’s message in Revelation 14 is a call to worship Him “who made heaven and earth”—a direct reference to the fourth commandment. Most Christians believe that the seventh-day Sabbath is for Jews, but the Bible reveals a completely different picture than what you’ve been told.
The first angel’s message in Revelation 14 is a call to worship Him “who made heaven and earth”—a direct reference to the fourth commandment. Most Christians believe that the seventh-day Sabbath is for Jews, but the Bible reveals a completely different picture than what you’ve been told.
Before leaving Earth, Jesus commanded His disciples to take the gospel to every nation. Those who accept salvation are to be baptized, a rite illustrated by an Old Testament prophet and exemplified by Christ in the New Testament. Find out what baptism means—and why it still matters today. Part 2 of 2
Before leaving Earth, Jesus commanded His disciples to take the gospel to every nation. Those who accept salvation are to be baptized, a rite illustrated by an Old Testament prophet and exemplified by Christ in the New Testament. Find out what baptism means—and why it still matters today. Part 1 of 2
Will God punish the wicked in fire for all eternity? Doesn’t eternal torture contradict His love and justice? What does the Bible really teach about the punishment for sin? Explore the powerful evidence in the New Testament that reveals a startlingly different picture of hell and hellfire than you’ve been led to believe! Part 2 of 2
Will God punish the wicked in fire for all eternity? Doesn’t eternal torture contradict His love and justice? What does the Bible really teach about the punishment for sin? Explore the powerful evidence in the New Testament that reveals a startlingly different picture of hell and hellfire than you’ve been led to believe! Part 1 of 2
Many Christians say that the Ten Commandments were negated when Jesus died on the cross. But is it true that God’s grace has blotted out His law? Discover what really happened when Jesus sacrificed His life, why He had to die, and what law actually passed away when He was crucified for your sins. Part 2 of 2
Many Christians say that the Ten Commandments were negated when Jesus died on the cross. But is it true that God’s grace has blotted out His law? Discover what really happened when Jesus sacrificed His life, why He had to die, and what law actually passed away when He was crucified for your sins. Part 1 of 2
Did God create a devil? Lucifer was a perfect angel. Yet he became self-obsessed, rebelled against his Creator and stole the loyalty of a third of the angels. Ever since, Satan and his demons have been fighting for the worship of every human heart. Learn how this extraordinary cosmic battle affects your life today!
Did God create a devil? Lucifer was a perfect angel. Yet he became self-obsessed, rebelled against his Creator and stole the loyalty of a third of the angels. Ever since, Satan and his demons have been fighting for the worship of every human heart. Learn how this extraordinary cosmic battle affects your life today!
A pagan king threatened to kill his wisemen because they couldn’t interpret his dream, but a Jewish captive was given the secrets. Daniel chapter 2 gives one of the most amazing prophecies ever recorded, and proves God’s Word can be trusted. Part 2 of 2
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Hear factual reasons why we can have confidence in the resurrection.
A pagan king threatened to kill his wisemen because they couldn’t interpret his dream, but a Jewish captive was given the secrets. Daniel chapter 2 gives one of the most amazing prophecies ever recorded, and proves God’s Word can be trusted. Part 1 of 1
While we cannot know the day or hour of Christ’s return, we can know it’s close by the signs given in the Bible. But God’s Word not only tells us approximately when Jesus will return; it also tells us how. Part 2 of 2
While we cannot know the day or hour of Christ’s return, we can know it’s close by the signs given in the Bible. God’s Word not only tells us approximately when Jesus will return; it also tells us how. Part 1 of 2
Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7 and 14? What is the "Seal of God"? This group is called to bring a revival to the church, but they are not the only ones saved. Part 2 of 2
The great climax of the world's history is going to be when Christ comes and He sets everything right. Part 1 of 2
There will be many people in Heaven with different views on how to live but what we cannot get wrong is what is required to get saved. What does God want from us?
God wants us to feed and to grow and to blossom as Christians but the devil keeps planting his teachings and his problems in the church to try to sap our strength and our attention. How can we know what his tricks are so that we don't fall into his traps?
God wants us to feed and to grow and to blossom as Christians but the devil keeps planting his teachings and his problems in the church to try to sap our strength and our attention. How can we know what his tricks are so that we don't fall into his traps?
To teach His people the way of salvation, God instructed them to build a sanctuary. This temple had three main areas: a courtyard, a holy place, and a most holy place. What the priests did in each compartment illustrates what our High Priest is doing today to eradicate sin from our lives.
Most Christians believe that the seventh-day Sabbath is only for Jews, but the Bible reveals that the Sabbath was established at Creation for all peoples.
Many Christians teach that the Ten Commandments were nailed to the cross. But if that were true, why would the apostle Paul refer to them as being instrumental in his conversion? Other laws were indeed nailed to the cross, but not the one that explains how we are to love God and our neighbor.
While we cannot predict the day of Christ’s return, we can know that it’s close—“even at the doors”—by the signs given in the Bible. But God’s Word not only tells us approximately when Jesus will return; it tells us exactly how. Will He come in secret—or in a glorious display of angels and fire?
All of us have sinned, and the penalty is eternal death. That’s the bad news. The good news—the gospel—is that Jesus came to save us from sin’s penalty and power completely and eternally.
Lucifer was perfect—a glorious angel. Yet he became obsessed with himself and rebelled against his loving Creator and stole the hearts of a third of the angels. Ever since, Satan and his demons have been fighting for the possession of every human heart.
Our spiritual commitment should take priority over every earthly competitor for our time and attention.
There should be a difference in the way that Christians conduct themselves that shows what is in their hearts.
In the last days on this earth the devil is going to tell us to change one of God's commandments. We are going to have to choose between obeying God and obeying men.
What do Herod, Herodias, Salome, and John the Baptist have to do with end-time Bible prophecy?
In the center of Revelation, a woman that flees into the wilderness and brings forth a man-child, is one of the most important studies of Revelation.
What does it mean when God says "I will open up the windows of heaven", speaking of tithes and offerings. Is that still valid today?
Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7 and 14? Is the number literal or symbolic? This group is called to bring a revival to the church, but they are not the only ones saved. Part 1 of 2
How do Christians relate to the Ten Commandments without being legalists? Is obedience 'legalism'? Part 2 of 2
How do Christians relate to the Ten Commandments without being legalists? Is obedience legalism? Part 1 of 2
If God is all-powerful, why did He even make an angel that could become a devil? Part 2 of 2
If God's in charge – if God is all-powerful – why did God make an angel that even could become a devil? Part 1 of 2
The Lord says He is coming and that He's coming quickly. What can we know about Jesus' return? Part 2 of 2
The Lord says He is coming and that He's coming quickly. What can we know about Jesus' return? Part 1 of 2
An extraordinary adventure through history where you will discover the astonishing evidence that Bible prophecy has been precisely fulfilled throughout the ages—and what it means for the ones that have yet to come true. God’s Word stands forever and can be trusted.
There are many differences in Christian church doctrines. If there is anything that is most essential to understand, it would be what God's Ten Commandments say. The Sabbath is one of the Commandments.
Real love requires time. That is why after God made the world in six days, He made one more day for a special relationship time between God the Creator and His creatures. Part 2 of 2.
There are some things that God cannot do. He cannot lie and He cannot find a sinner He doesn't love. Jesus wants us to know "I wouldn't have gone through everything I went through if it wasn't possible for you to make it."
Will there be a burning Hell? How long will the burning last? This presentation provides the Bible truth about Hell and our loving God.
This program is about getting a new beginning and how to be clean before God. It begins with the story of Naaman, the Syrian leper, who was healed when he washed in the Jordan. We too have the disease of sin and need cleansing. Baptism symbolizes this important step.
Most of the major prophets in the Bible talk about the Sanctuary, Temple, or Tabernacle. How do these relate to salvation? Part 2 of 2
Most of the major prophets in the Bible talk about the Sanctuary, Temple, or Tabernacle. How do these relate to salvation? Part 1 of 2
What does the Bible say about how to take care of our bodies so that we could have a longer, stronger, more abundant life? - Part 1
God says we are to treat our bodies as a temple of the Holy Spirit and to not defile our bodies. Part 2 of 2
God says we are to treat our bodies as a temple of the Holy Spirit and to not defile our bodies. Part 1 of 2
The dozens of predictions and prophecies about Jesus' life could never have happened by chance alone. Jesus is the Bible's central figure. Part 1 of 2
The dozens of predictions and prophecies about Jesus' life could never have happened by chance alone. Jesus is the Bible's central figure. Part 1 of 2
What does the Bible say about how to take care of our bodies so that we could have a longer, stronger, more abundant life? - Part 2
Do you have deep dark secrets? Something that you haven't shared with anyone and you wonder if you'll ever get the victory? Watch this message by Pastor Doug for hope and assurance from God's Word.
Samson’s strength came from the Spirit of God, which is also available to us. Part 3 of 3
Do you know if your Christianity is authentic? We get preoccupied with the actions and forget about our attitude. Part 1 of 2
There are problems and anxieties in life but God gives us enough grace to deal with the problems of today. Part 2 of 2
God promised Abraham that through his son all the nations of this world would be blessed. When God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac - the son of promise - He provided a ram to be sacrificed in Isaac's place. In the same way, God gave His Son to stand in our place as a sacrifice for sin.
What is prophecy? Are there prophets? Can we believe what the Bible says about the future? How do we know between true and false prophets?
The Bible is a story of how God calls people out of slavery into the Promised Land, Part 2
The Bible is a story of how God calls people out of slavery into the Promised Land, Part 1
Satan is the prince of pride and he will do whatever it takes to separate us from God, but God's love is stronger than the devil.
Satan is the prince of pride and he will do whatever it takes to separate us from God, but God's love is stronger than the devil.
When we give to God, what matters most - the amount of money, or the percentage of our heart?
It's a fact of life that people grapple with discouragement, despair, and depression. There are many causes of discouragement. How can we deal with it?
Walking with God doesn't just mean that you occasionally think about God and you come to church once a week. It means having a life, a walk of integrity, a walk of honesty.
What could be more important and more precious than hearing from God? How do we know when God is communicating with us?
Some of the strongest statements that Jesus made were about hypocrisy. When we grasp the goodness of Jesus and our hearts are changed then everything about us changes.
We worship God with both our mind and our body. When our mind is clear and our body is healthy it is easier to serve God and to resist the devil.
Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Bible. They are God's 'ministering spirits' to guard, protect, and help us.
Why does God make us love our families so much even though every family has an element of "baggage" and varying degrees of challenges?
There will be a time when Satan will be bound on this planet with no one to tempt or manipulate.
The most important words are the words of God that He engraved in stone. The Ten Commandments are not merely suggestions.
We have been separated from God because of our sin. God created us to be with Him. The plan of salvation is about how to get back into the presence of God.
Jesus said there will be a time of great trouble before He comes again. Do not worry about getting through it. He promised to be with us.
Does God care how we manage our money? The Bible has over 500 verses about finances and property. Of the 38 parables Jesus told, 16 of them are about faithful management of money.
Do we still need spiritual reformation? The whole basis of the Protestant Reformation is evaporating. None of the issues that the reformers protested against have changed. God is looking for people who will speak up boldly and say “This is what the Bible says, it doesn’t matter what the world is doing.”
The touching story of Mary Magdalene. As she spent time learning and praying at Jesus feet, wonderful things happened.
The Bible says faith can move mountains. What does that mean? How do we have that kind of faith?
Many people are concerned about what the future holds. We can find only one source of prophecy that is sure and it is found in the Bible. Daniel 2 is an example of how we can trust the accuracy of Scripture.