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.
Interesting numbers but they got “the rapture”part wrong. The last Trump the call goes forth not The Donald Trump.
Most likely,yes. The Bible says there will be a war so it will happen.
Israel needs help to get their Temple built and to reinstitute their services and sacrifice. The book of Daniel states that during Daniel’s 70th week, (judgment/wrath/tribulation.. whatever you want to call it), a Temple will be present and functional.
The “lawless one” can’t stand in the middle of it and declare himself to be God (as stated in the Bible) if a Temple doesn’t exist.
It will never be built without war to subdue Israel’s neighbors.
If Trump moves the Embassy and it causes war for Israel, he will also help them and give support.
It’s God’s will as it was written, it will be done.
“”Biblical Scholars”” Ha GTFO!
Just pointing out- the “rapture” doesn’t exist in the Bible. Probation will close before the time of trouble and those who have the seal of God will be protected through the chaos, and then the Son of Man will return with a loud noise and every eye will see Him and every ear will hear. There will be no secret to His return. Look it up, don’t just take my word for it.
Praise Him!
Well if he does rather have it that way and die then be taken over by Terri st and get my head cut of.
Does History repeat itself?
We will kick anyone’s$#%&!@* that needs it. ..
And the whacko’s come out of the closet
No one knows the day or hour. But the bible says you can tell by the sighns when the end is near