Many Christians believe we are living in the “Last Days.” The recent turbulent years of uncertainty and worldwide unrest have provoked the deepest questions of our lives. In the book of Revelation, the hostile times preceding the return of Christ are vividly described. We wonder, could it be soon? “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire” – the first of three feature films – examines the first three letters from the resurrected Christ given to the last living apostle, John the Beloved, for the 7 Churches of Asia Minor.
Investigative filmmaker, Christophe Hanauer, travels to present-day Turkey, where the 7 Churches were located, to uncover the secrets of these prophetic letters. He uncovered many clues to the daily hardships of these 1st Century churches. His discoveries from the archaeological sites reveal that Christianity had spread like wildfire across the Roman Empire challenging ancient pagan worship and the order established by Imperial Rome. The Roman Emperor was intent on stopping it, persecuting anyone who rejected his claim to deity.
With a circle of scholars and theologians to provide the historic and cultural insights, we begin to see connections to our modern world. Within these mysterious letters, we find keys to the heart of God for His Bride. Are our hearts prepared for his return? Is today’s Church ready for these times of fire?
Resources
Full Trailer
What People are Saying 2
What People are Saying
CAST
DR. MARK WILSON
Founder of Asia Minor Research Center, Antalya, Turkey
JEAN-MARC THOBOIS
Teacher, Lecturer,Specialist in Biblical Archaeology
PIERRE DE MAROLLES
Dominican Brother, Author, Specialist of the Apocalypse
DANIEL MARGUERAT
Theologian, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
DAVID HAMIDOVIC
Professor of History of Ancient Judaism, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
MICHEL VARTON
Open Doors Former Director, France
FATHER EFTHYMIOS
St. John’s Monastery
FATHER VARTHOLOMEOS
St. John’s Monastery
LORENZO PIRETTO
Archbishop of Izmir
JEAN-MARIE RIBAY
Pastor, Teacher
AKIN ERSOY
Archaeologist, Dokuz Eylül University
GIANNIS MELIANOS
Curator, Library of St. John’s Monastery
CENK ERONAT
Guide
AFTER SHOW
Featuring
DR. DANIEL STEVENS
DR. DAVID DESILVA
LEA GILBERT
DR. CRAIG KEENER
CHRISTOPHE HANAUER
REVEREND MIKE BRICKLE
REVEREND DANIEL LIM
DR. CHARLES KARUKU
Hosted by
TIMOTHY MAHONEY
CREW
Written by
CHRISTOPHE HANAUER
ETIENNE MAGNIN
LAURA MORUZZI
Directed by
ETIENNE MAGNIN
Produced by
CHRISTOPHE HANAUER
RUNTIME
Film 1:34:27
After Show 0:35:09