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.
Toni, she was, I believe, not referring to the birth of Jesus but to his second coming being like a birth. You know when it is close but not the exact timing. The contractions or birth pangs get closer and closer to each other so you know to get ready.
When you see the things begin to happen, look up for your redemption draws near…..Jesus.
Jesus said no one knows the day nor the hour of His return, only the Father. Jesua ALSO said, when these things begin to happen, look up becuase our Redemption is NEAR…..
Jentzi Bass !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
read matthew 24. there is no rapture. the dead in Christ are already risen folks. to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. dont be fooled. Christ himself answers the question to his disciples as to when they will see him return. He mentions only one more return and its after the antichrist sits in the temple claiming to be him.
Oh. My. Gosh!!!!!
It’s interesting to see the different interpretations of the Word from different Christians.
First and foremost, people do not interpret scripture ! The Holy Spirit does ! People interpreting scripture is why all the hate and division. Let go and let God
I believe that we are suppose to be learning lessons and learn from them. MAINLY trust in God/Jesus to get us thru and live life the best we can
Dudes been dead for 2000 years, he ain’t coming back.