E100 Can You Believe it

Can you believe it? One hundred episodes. I just want to start this one by saying thank you. From the bottom of my heart—thank you to every single person who has listened, who has shared an episode, who has sent a message of support. I see you. I value you. Each one of you has made this journey what it is. And what a journey it's been. But before we celebrate, I need to do something else. Something harder than thanking you. I need to correct something I got wrong. In a previous episode, I taught that the Restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2 was the Holy Spirit. After deeper study, prayer, and looking at the text more carefully—I was wrong. And if I'm wrong, I want to be the first to say it. And I want to correct it. On air. Publicly. Because truth matters more than being right. So in this 100th episode, I'm walking you through five pieces of evidence that changed my mind. The grammar of the Greek text. The role of the Church as salt and light. The theological problem of the Holy Spirit being "taken out of the way." And the fact that Paul told the Thessalonians this face to face—so they knew exactly who the Restrainer was. Spoiler: It's the Church. It's you. It's us. And that changes everything about how you see your role in these days. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • The correction I needed to make – Why I taught the Restrainer as the Holy Spirit, and why that was incorrect • Five pieces of evidence from 2 Thessalonians 2 – The grammatical shift from neuter to masculine, the role of salt and light, why the Holy Spirit cannot be "taken out of the way," and what Paul had already taught them • Why identity matters more than ever – The number one thing coming through our Healing Rooms ministry is identity. Who you are in Christ. How Christ sees you. And why knowing that allows you to stand. • What you're actually here for – The stats don't lie. You want deep dives. Scripture cracked open. Prophetic words unfolding. What's happening in the world today—and how to be prepared for it. That's what we're leaning into. • What the Restrainer means for you right now – You are not just waiting for the Spirit to do something. You are the Restrainer. Your presence, your prayers, your witness—they are holding back lawlessness. And one day, when the Church is taken out of the way, the end comes. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This is Episode 100 of Lion Roars from Zion. One hundred episodes of sitting down, reading the Bible, waiting for that rhema word to land, studying it more, and bringing prophetic insights to you. I love this journey. And I know—this is what you guys like. The discipleship series? It was good. Solid teaching. But that's not what you're here for. And that's okay. We run a discipleship WhatsApp group every Sunday for those training resources. But for the podcast? You want deep dives. So that's what we'll keep giving you. This episode is personal. It's a thank-you. It's a correction. And it's a prophetic declaration over the next 100 episodes. Tone: Warm, honest, vulnerable, and prophetic. A milestone celebration with a backbone. CONNECT WITH US • Instagram: @lion_roars_for_zion • Website: www.lionroarsfromzion.com • Subscribe: [Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube] SUPPORT THIS PODCAST • Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that correction matters • Leave a review on [platform] – it helps others find us • Join the WhatsApp group for deeper discipleship resources