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.
Amen.
No disrespect, but if you would look you would know there is plenty to judge him by bankruptcies, stiffing contractors, his unwillingness to share his returns, on and on. You still do not get it though, the election is over, he won, but he still has an unhealthy relationship with Putin, and I want to know how cozy they are. You ok with that, then I am disappointed.
A good idea would be to read the Bible and find out for yourself. Don’t take anybody’s word for it.
Even the elect will be deceived if possible
In case you have not noticed, Anthony, everyone has a different interpretation of the scriptures.
Yea, we can read the scriptures, but everyone has a different interpretation of them, depending on which ones you read…..stick with the king James version….some things are actually missing in the other interpretations.
they, and when I say they, I mean all democrats and most M S M can’t find 1 collusion with Putin,not even 1. the democrats have ties to Russia, that’s a fact that anyone can find out if you really want to. Always blame your enemy with what you are guilty of.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 “caught up”, root word harpazo, means to be Raptured. Thx
WRONG! The 7th Trumpet and 7th Vial happen concurrently back to back. The 7th Trumpet is during the Wrath of God time period. The Rapture happens BEFORE this.
Incorrect Bonnie. Matthew 24:29-31 makes it CRYSTAL CLEAR….”Immediately after the Tribulation”….notice the word “AFTER”….
Show me just ONE verse that says the Rapture is “before” the Tribulation….doesn’t exist.