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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)

Why Study Eschatology (The Last Things)?

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 disagreements one could easily lose sight of the fact that (with the exception of full preterism), all orthodox interpreters concur in expecting the glorious, cataclysmic, and universal event that will usher in eternity: the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

Resurrection of the dead

The Resurrection of the Dead in The Last Judgment

by the Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo

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 eschatological thinking.

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)

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...

But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. (Matthew 24:36)