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.
As to mine as well Spencer some will never understand
One of the college classes I had was the History of Religion in America, and one of the books we discussed was, When Time Shall Be No More. It is a great read about how American presidents’ foreign policy actions reflect their religious beliefs. It is definitely a book worth reading, and I think you can still get it on Amazon.
Christianity is my reality. .I too trust our Father.
Deb Iverson
Margaret Beshai Pat Standingdeer
Well nosterdamis had it wrong about the president, he stated it would be a white hair ed lady, that one was wrong
Very interesting. Also interesting that trump is reincarnation of Cyrus the great that freed the Babylonians from captivity.
When the rapture happens that’s it! Then judgement ! No second chances after the rapture, do not be deceived!
All we got to. Do is read the bible the true bible to know we are in the last of the last days.
Donald trump is the anti crist