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Blogging about The Last Things

“And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28)

“But of that day and hour no one knows, but My Father only.” (Matthew 24:36)

Does Eschatology (The Doctrine of the Last Things) Matter?

Over a fourth of the Bible is predictive, by one count.[a] And Scripture is meant to be understood. Yet no other area of theology holds such a variety of interpretations as does eschatology (the fancy technical term for the doctrine of the last things).

Amidst the vast variery of interpretations, one could easily lose sight of the fact that all orthodox interpreters concur in expecting the glorious, cataclysmic, and universal event that will usher in eternity: the return in glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Resurrection of the dead

The faith of the New Testament church is dominated by the expectation of Christ’s second advent. In like manner, believers today should be looking forward with eagerness to the coming of the Lord. Where this expectation is no longer present, there is something radically wrong.

This blog looks at what the Scriptures have to say about Christ’s second coming, what commentators have thought about Christ’s return throughout history, and examines contemporary trends in eschatology.

As human history is moving towards a goal, eschatology gives us hope and helps as to understand the fundamental questions of life better. Far from vain speculation about the end, eschatology impacts our worldview and how we live out our lives in the present. And right now counts forever.

[a] Payne, J. B., The Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy, Baker Pub. Group, 1980, p. 675)

Covenant Podcast interviews Dr. Sam Waldron About The Doctrine of Last Things

Sam Waldron has the ability to teach complex topics in simple terms and with clarity. Eschatology is undoubtedly  a complex branch of theology where the ordinary Bible student can easily get lost among all the diverse (and oftentimes opposing) views out there.Waldron...

Sam Waldron’s New Book on Eschatology

The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View is the culmination of Dr. Sam Waldron's pastoral heart on eschatology, which spans over thirty years. This book aims to clarify the often contentious and complex discussions surrounding the doctrine of last...

Why Not Full-Preterism?

Why Not Full-Preterism? by Steve Gregg, Xulon Press, Maitland, FL, pag. 370 (2022) My Goodreads review: Full-Preterism is a theological innovation from the 1970s according to which all Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled in the past, that is in A.D. 70. The...

Inmillennialism?

Inmillennialism? Redefing the End Times If you are reading this blog you have undoubtedly heard of "pre", "post" or "a"-millennialism, but you might never have heard of INmillennialism. Not entirely satisfied with the existing end-time- views around, Michael Rogers...

Some Thoughts on the Parousia

If you have an interest in the end times and want to dive deeper into eschatology, Kim Riddlebarger's blog and podcast are a must. In his latest post he reflects on how at the parousia previously unseen things will suddenly be revealed and seen. After all, heaven is...

Biblical Principles in Interpretation // Upcoming Conference on Eschatology

In briefly surveying Sam Waldron's book 'The End Times Made Simple', in this short video Ryan Eakins of Eschatology Matters points out three important principles in biblical interpretation: 1) Clear passages before more difficult ones 2) Literal passages before...

Are We Living in the Last Days? – The Rooted Truth Podcast Interview with Brian Godawa

Author and screenwriter Brian Godawa on the Rooted Truth podcast. Among other topics he discusses: What are the last days? Different end time views and the dangers of a futuristic outlook. Are we living in the Book of Revelation? Daniel 2—the stone that grows into a...

Eschatology Matters

While researching the latest developments in eschatology I came across this interesting site: EschatologyMatters.org Eschatology Matters is a ministry that is committed to furthering discussion and study in the area of eschatology from a Reformed perspective. To...

Review: Three Views on The Millennium and Beyond, Darrell L. Bock (General Editor)

Three Views on The Millennium and Beyond, Darrell L. Bock (General Editor) published by Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan (U.S.A.), 1999   Eschatology is a challenging and controversial subject. In this regard, debate-format books are an excellent way to get a...