The study of biblical prophecy can become a life-long project and joy. It can also be the source of much confusion and even controversy. As anyone knows who has spent much time studying the doctrine of eschatology, or last things, there is considerable debate over the proper way to interpret these Scriptures. This debate exists even among evangelical Christians who hold to the inerrancy of the Bible. Such is the difficulty of the task.
While a study of the end times is not the purpose of this article, it is helpful to understand the context of where our discussion will go. A proper study of eschatology requires the harmonizing of relevant passages from both the Old and New Testaments. Just reading Revelation doesn’t cut it. Scriptures that inform this study are scattered throughout the Bible, although some books address the topic more thoroughly.
Another decision the interpreter encounters is determining when passages are meant to be taken literally and when they are symbolic. Or maybe even both. Figures of speech are used, just as we use them in our normal conversations. How should those be interpreted? More to the point of this article, how should we take the numbers that are used in prophetic passages? Again, even those evangelicals who uphold the doctrine of inerrancy can still differ, hopefully in a friendly way, on the proper methods of interpretation.
So what are some prophecy scholars saying now in the light of some remarkable happenings in our world? More on page two.
We’ve been pushing each other’s buttons since right after WWII. They have blackmail on Trump. He’s a puppet for Russia. Nothing more. Also, most Russians don’t care about religion like Americans do. Plus the Russian leadership has been cracking down on religious freedom including no evangelizing outside of church. If history has shown us anything it’s that having a similar religion doesn’t mean anything when deciding whether or not to attack. We have waged war on Christians multiple times. Most importantly, Trump isn’t a Christian. He never has been until he knew he needed the votes of the religious. That’s why he has a religious advisor to coach him. Lastly, religion is b******t. Even yours.
Excuse me Chase Canella
Are you refering to me
Oh God just stop.
Well, they killed Jesus… I’m athiests, and I still think that’s$#%&!@* You don’t hate someone for 1700 years for no reason.
At least now we have a President who loves our country and wants the best for us. Unlike the last 8 years with obummer, we now will be strong and respected again. President Trump has done more for this country in the last 2 months than obummer has done in 8 years. Trump is a religious man with ethical values. He will make this country great again and will bring God back into our lives.
Read Revelations chapter 20. We will reign in Heaven for a millenium before the earth is made new again, and the New Jerusalem city will settle on it where even God will dwell. The entire chapter explains everything.
King James Version.
newspaper theology folks. Does anyone really read God’s word anymore?
Thank you for your service. My prayer is that this millenial generation will somehow learn about your sacrifices and knows what it means to fight and believe in something greater than yourself.
Only those who are spiritually discerned. It’s a sad time for unbelievers and they are not even aware.