For many Christians, conversations about the end times have often been shaped by fear, uncertainty, or speculation about the future. Questions about Revelation, prophecy, and the return of Christ can feel overwhelming, especially when so many interpretations focus on chaos and escape rather than hope and restoration. But what if the story Scripture tells is bigger, deeper, and more hopeful than many believers realize?
That’s the question explored throughout God With Us: Rethinking the End by Going Back to the Beginning, a powerful four-part series available on the TBN+ app, featuring renowned theologian N. T. Wright alongside scholars and prophetic voices. Together, they unpack the biblical story of God’s Kingdom, challenge common assumptions about the end times, and invite viewers to rediscover the victorious reign of Christ that is already unfolding today.
Rather than presenting the future as something Christians should fear, God With Us reframes biblical eschatology through the lens of hope, covenant, and Kingdom purpose.
The Questions That Drive God With Us
Before we dive into more about God With Us and N. T. Wright, let’s look at the bigger picture of end-times theology.
Interest in biblical prophecy continues to grow during times of cultural uncertainty, conflict, and rapid change. Many believers wrestle with questions like:
- Are we living in the end times?
- What does Revelation actually mean?
- Why does the world still feel broken if Jesus already reigns?
- What does it mean to live with Kingdom authority today?
God With Us approaches these questions with careful biblical study while avoiding fear tactics. The series encourages viewers to see Scripture as one connected story, beginning in Genesis and culminating in God’s ongoing work of restoration through Christ.
Instead of focusing solely on predicting future events, the series asks a deeper question: How should our understanding of God’s Kingdom shape the way we live right now?
Who Is N. T. Wright?
At the center of the series is N. T. Wright, one of the world’s most influential New Testament scholars and Christian thinkers. Known for making complex theology accessible to everyday believers, Wright has spent decades helping Christians better understand the historical and cultural context of Scripture.
Wright served as the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and has authored numerous bestselling books focused on Jesus, the resurrection, Paul’s writings, and the Kingdom of God. Some of his most recognized works include Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, and Paul and the Faithfulness of God.
Much of Wright’s teaching centers on the idea that the Gospel is not simply about escaping earth someday, but about God restoring creation through the reign of Jesus Christ. That Kingdom-centered perspective is woven throughout God With Us.
For viewers who have appreciated Wright’s sermons, lectures, podcasts, or theological writings over the years, this series offers another opportunity to engage with his teaching in a format designed for both deep reflection and practical application.
Let’s dive into what you can expect from the four-part series.
Understanding God With Us
In God With Us, viewers will discover a hope-filled vision of God’s Kingdom that isn’t just future, but present and advancing. This four-part docu-series challenges traditional end-times views and invites believers to live with the authority and victory Christ has already secured. Here’s what you can expect from each part.
Part 1: Rethinking the End by Going Back to the Beginning
One of the central themes of God With Us is that understanding the “end” of the biblical story requires returning to the beginning. You can see that in the first episode, Rethinking the End by Going Back to the Beginning.
Throughout Scripture, God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people and restore creation. The series highlights how themes introduced in Genesis continue throughout the Bible and ultimately find fulfillment through Jesus and His Kingdom.
This perspective challenges the idea that Christianity is primarily about leaving the world behind. Instead, God With Us emphasizes that believers are called to participate in God’s work of renewal here and now.
The series explores how certain views of end-times theology may unintentionally cause Christians to disengage from culture, justice, discipleship, and mission. By contrast, Scripture repeatedly points toward God redeeming creation and inviting His people to actively reflect His Kingdom on earth.
Part 2: Prophecy Decoded: From Daniel to Revelation
Prophecy Decoded: From Daniel to Revelation, takes viewers through three major prophetic passages in Scripture: Daniel 9, Matthew 24, and Revelation.
The episode examines how these passages connect together and how they would have been understood within their original historical and covenant context. The discussion explores themes of prophecy, fulfillment, judgment, covenant, and hope while helping viewers better understand how apocalyptic language functions throughout Scripture.
For many Christians, Revelation can feel mysterious or intimidating, but God With Us seeks to bring clarity and perspective without losing sight of the hope at the center of the Gospel.
Part 3: Rediscovering Revelation: A Victorious Future
Rediscovering Revelation: A Victorious Future, focuses on the triumphant reign of Christ throughout the book of Revelation.
Too often, Revelation is approached primarily as a roadmap for fear or speculation. This episode instead highlights the book as a message of encouragement to believers facing suffering, reminding them that Jesus is already victorious.
The series emphasizes that Revelation ultimately points to God making all things new. Rather than portraying defeat, the biblical story culminates in restoration, renewal, and the fulfillment of God’s promises.
That message remains deeply relevant for believers today who may feel discouraged by the state of the world or uncertain about the future.
Part 4: Living the New Covenant
The episode Living the New Covenant shifts from theology into practical Kingdom living. It encourages viewers to think about the question “If Jesus truly reigns now, what does that mean for everyday life?”
This episode encourages believers to move beyond passive faith and embrace their calling as ambassadors of God’s Kingdom. Themes of discipleship, worship, justice, prayer, forgiveness, and spiritual authority are woven throughout the discussion.
Rather than waiting for change someday in the future, God With Us challenges viewers to actively participate in bringing glimpses of heaven to earth through how they live, serve, and love others today.
Watch God With Us on the TBN+ App
Whether you’re already interested in biblical eschatology, curious about Revelation, or simply looking for faith-filled teaching centered on hope and Kingdom living, God With Us is a great docu-series to watch as you consider the questions and ideologies discussed here.
Through the insight of N. T. Wright and other respected voices, the series invites believers to rediscover the story of Scripture with fresh perspective and renewed confidence in God’s Kingdom.
You can stream God With Us: Rethinking the End by Going Back to the Beginning now on TBN+, along with many other sermons, biblical teaching series, documentaries, and faith-based programs designed to encourage spiritual growth and deeper understanding of God’s Word. There’s a reason why TBN is The World's Most Watched Faith Network!
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