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.
Matthew 21:12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Tammy Gowen Molinar You really are an imbecile. How do you think this helps your point. The point was that he had problems with the jews and they killed him, not whether or not he is technically guilty of assault.
The meaning of being baptized that Peter is talking about is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. But you don’t have to be physically baptised in water. Even John the Baptist said there is one greater then he who is coming to baptis with fire.
When people post this and spread it around on social media, it dies noting but cause fear. It is a formof terrorism. Needs to stop.
As it states in the bible No one knows when the end of time will happen. The final judgement is known to only God the father. However, beware of false prophets as there will be many who claim to come in my name.
Trump or no other man will set off Psalm 83. The Bible prophecies will unfold in their own time, as no one can speed up or slow down this process or even remotely influence it. The best thing to do is figure out which side your on…
Get your hip boots on the bull$#%&!@*is rolling in with the tin hat bible thumpers
Kayla Tryon ……you are right on with all that you have said…..thank you for your words
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GIVE IT A REST. Every freaking president is a new set of BS.
Mount up!