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.
I remember the end being talked about back in the 70S…now its 2017…hummm?
The sixth trumpet war starting at the river Euphrates covers many prophecies in the OT. It is next on God’s prophetic timeline and the signing of the confirmation of the covenant securing Israel’s right to rebuild the third temple on the Temple Mount. Where are we now? How much nuclear saber rattling by rogue nations like Iran and NK have we heard. This War will have to be nuclear to kill off 1/3 of mankind. Jesus does come like a thief but not for those who understand Prophecy. 1 Thess 5:4. But you brothers, are not in darkness so that this day (the coming of the lord) should surprise you like a thief. Read your Bible. Understand the simultaneous harvest at Jesus’s return on the 7th trump. Know that the treaty with Israel kicks off the final 7 years decreed for Israel before Jesus’s return. Know that God allows a great deception to inflict those who don’t believe and the lies of political correctness, tolerance, and diversity are the lies Satan is using to form the One World Government and One World Religion. The body of Christ will be here through the last 3 1/2 years of tribulation to reject the OWR and OWG AND ITS MARK. This coming war will set up that OWG and OWR in the name of peace, but it will be a false peace. Socialism and ecumenism will be the order of the day, both of which are Satan’s deception.
Curious about what Dell Buck Schanze sees here. Pm me if you want.
Every year there is a new reason the end times are near. You never know but..lol
Church is raptured before tribulation. No mention of the church after Revelation chapter 4. Check out Dr Jimmy DeYoung for Revelation explained chapter by chapter on You Tube. No Trump is not the antichrist.
Brian, catching away. You might want to listen to Dr Jimmy DeYoung explain Revelation; You Tube!
Bonnie, yes there is a catching away. Listen to Revelation explained chapter by chapter by Dr Jimmy DeYoung on You Tube! Eye opening study!!!!
During these trying times…
SHUT THE$#%&!@*UP WITH THIS B******T!!!!
Indeed, God bless America with President Donald Trump