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.
You are so full of c**p. Have a good day.
I disagree. The Bible talks about the Rapture in many places. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 where we are “caught up” is the Rapture.
That is incorrect. Four cosmic signs will happen. Sun will be darkened, moon won’t give its light, stars will fall from heaven, heavens will be shaken. THEN Jesus will come in the clouds. Rev 6:12 and Matthew 24:29-31 should help connect this for you.
That’s been evident since Bush presidency
Hope folks realize that even if you remove Trump from office, it’s still going to happen? Will someone guess the date right? Probably. Does that matter? No. The End Times according to The Bible has already started long before Trump got in. We’re all on His timeline regardless if your not a true Christian. Better get right with Jesus, He is the Only way to The Father.
(1st Thessalonians 4:17) Talks about us bieng caught up or raptured.
Waylon had a great song once in the late 80’s and i do believe it fits this claim rather well. “WRONG”
If you take a purple and then mix it with an adverb and stir in some nonsense, you will find a pot of acquiescence and the solution to nothing.
This post is exactly what you have when modern Pharisees try to interpret the Scriptures.
Yea an the world was gonna end in 2000 and 2012,.. and a hundred other dates this and last century blah blah blah, If prophesy’s could be identified ahead of time what would be the point?,.. stfu your guessing like everyone else,..
Laura, you are calling God and his word a liar.