Questions tagged [eschatology]
the part of theology concerned with the final events in history
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Are any denominations seeing AI as the 'beast which rises up out of the sea'?
By harnessing the power of AI and machine learning paired with the right data from satellites and beyond, our models are giving us a picture of the world we’ve never seen before. And it’s allowing us ...
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Does the Bible say when the day of the Lord (as described in 2 Peter 3:10) will occur, and does it go into more detail about this particular event?
I have been reading about the Bible and saw this passage:
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the
night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the
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Immediate life after death in Christ?
If there's immediate life after death in Christ, why in the second coming, will he raise those who died in Christ Jesus?
John 11:25
I am the resurrection & the life those who believe in me, even ...
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Did the early Church become full preterist after AD 70?
Full preterists believe that the last trumpet call took place in AD 70. A very elaborate presentation of this view can be found in Gina's answer in one of my previous questions. A quote from the ...
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According to Catholic theology, can a damned person be resuscitated, converted, and then go to Heaven?
In canto 20 of Dante's Paradiso, Dante describes what Ciardi's footnotes on lines 106-117 say is a pious tradition that Pope Gregory (540-604) prayed for the salvation of the Emperor Trajan (53-117) ...
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Does Hosea 6:2 place the Second Coming of the Christ at 3000 AD? [closed]
In Bible prophecy, a single day literally stands for one thousand years. In the book of Hosea chapter 6 verse 2 then it says that:
After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us ...
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Was there a judgment before the Last Judgment? (Catholic perspective)
It is evident that the Last Judgment is the last one in the sense that it comes at the end of times, after which no other judgment will occur. However, the adjective "last" indicates that there have ...
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What is the biblical and historical basis for the belief that the Second Coming of Christ hasn't happened yet (as of 2021)?
Simple question: many Christians believe that the Parousia (aka the Second Coming of Christ) hasn't happened yet (as of 2021). Why? What is the biblical and historical basis? What are the strongest ...
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Why some believe that Apocalypse will be triggered by The Temple of Solomon?
Maybe this question is better suited for Biblical Hermeneutics, but it is on-topic here too.
We know that King Solomon built a temple in Jerusalem for God, then the Assyrians or Babylonians (I forget ...
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What is the biblical basis for a one world religion in the end times?
I was just reading about eschatology and somebody was stating that this verse suggests that there will be a one world religion, a false religion:
Revelation 17:1–18 (ESV)
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How would you come to a pre-tribulational rapture view from scratch?
One of my close friends has recently taken to believing in a pre-trib rapture, and out of respect for her, I've tried my best to understand why she believes it. I've seen the texts which the pre-...
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Absence of Denarius implies the third scroll has already been opened in Revelation 6?
The Revelation that Jesus Christ gave to his servant John describes a series of seven scrolls and seven trumpets that precede the end of the age. The scrolls are opened and in the first four, John is ...
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Why are three "Comings" a problem?
I have been reading up on various eschatological views and I have noticed an argument that I have not been able to find a detail about. It seems to be a common assertion by the Catholic and Orthodox ...
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Can someone clarify the eastern orthodox teaching "Temps Immobile" of Fr. Alexander Schmemann?
I've been reading about Eastern Orthodox theology and one thing that caught my attention is the unusual view of time that some Eastern Orthodox theologians have, in particular Fr. Alexander Schmemann. ...
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When was the first recorded account of pre-tribulation teaching?
I'm not looking for Biblical support of the doctrine, but for a post-Biblical teaching that clearly articulated a pre-tribulation rapture, as opposed to a post-tribulation or mid-tribulation rapture, ...
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Are there any denominations that have commented upon the significance of climate change in regard to these prophecies which point to Christ's return?
This question takes as an example the following news report of recent global events, linked to the Bible verses quoted below about the end of the end-times (not an exhaustive list, but all taken from ...
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What is the biblical basis for Dispensational Premillennialism?
Related:
What are the differences between the different millenialisms?
What is the biblical basis for Historical Premillennialism?
Dispensational Premillennialism is a view of the end ...
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What scripture is used to support a "Pre-Tribulation Rapture"?
CLARIFICATION: For those who believe there will be an event in the "end times" in which believers will be "taken up" to meet Jesus "in the clouds", and that there is yet ...
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How do Jehovah’s Witness support their belief that Jesus started ruling (invisibly) from heaven in 1914? What has been happening in those 107 years?
I have been asked to write an article on what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe with regard to Jesus’ return or presence in 1914. Here are some quotes from official J.W. sources that I know about:
The 2,...
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What did Jesus mean by "this generation will certainly not pass away.." in Matthew 24:34? [closed]
Matthew 24:34 says "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.".
I am a Christian, and it is my duty to seek out truth, not ...
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Bema judgement of bad works
Bible commentators generally believe that Christians will be rewarded for good works at the Bema judgement.
I am unclear of the purpose of judging my evil/bad/worthless works after I am already saved ...
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Was Nebuchadnezzar's golden image a foreshadow to the image of the beast?
God revealed a lot about the end times through the prophet Daniel during the Babylonian exile. The first revelation about the eternal future kingdom of Christ is shown to the king via a dream where ...
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Does the false prophet cause the spirit of Satan to move into the image to give it life?
The Bible mentions in a passage that the flesh cannot have life without the spirit. Both the spirit and the flesh need to be present for that person to be considered a living soul and for this I am ...
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Did early Christians believe the world was about to end?
Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who
will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His
kingdom. (Matthew 16:28, NIV)
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What Is the Original Number of The Beast? [closed]
The actual Number of The Beast is only mentioned in Revelation 13:18; In the Greek manuscripts, the number is rendered as χξϛ or "six hundred and sixty-six".
In 2005 Oxford University's Ashmolean ...
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Are all the elect raptured before the Tribulation, according to Calvinists?
From this link:
It seems inconsistent for God to promise believers that they will not
suffer wrath and then leave them on the earth to suffer through the
wrath of the tribulation.
If the Bible is ...
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How can one identify the Antichrist; can he be a Bishop opposing the Papacy in relation to 1 John 2:19-20?
Will the Antichrist come from the Catholic Church?
Perhaps since the Antichrist was a real person, is it possible that he is like a Cardinal or Bishop infected by the spirit of Antichrsti?
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Looking for the Context Surrounding This St. Robert Bellarmine Quote
This quotation attributed to St. Robert Bellarmine:
"It is granted to few to recognize the true Church amid the darkness of so many schisms and heresies, and to fewer still so to love the truth ...
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How do proponents of an intermediate state interpret Matthew 7:21-23?
Matthew 7:21-23 (ESV):
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me,...
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2 Corinthians 5:10 addresses the Judgment Seat of Christ. What is the result of the individuals' judgment?
This judgment is of individual Christians and addresses their actions and attitudes during their human life. The question concerns the result of the judgment.
What will change in the believer’s future ...
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According to Preterists did "the man of sin" (2 Thessalonians 2:3) become manifest before 70AD? If so, who was it?
KJV 2Th 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2Th 2:2 That
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What is the Biblical basis for saying the Apostles did not necessarily expect the final judgment to occur in their lifetime?
I often see comments in Bible commentaries that the Apostles were convinced the second coming would happen in their lifetime. However I have never been convinced by the arguments they make to draw ...
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Why is Rome referred to as Babylon in Rev 17 and 18?
At the time of Daniel, Rome was not yet powerful and known, but at the time of St. John at Patmos. So why it is referred to as Babylon by many Christians.
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Why would Jesus Christ ascend, then descend again?
Millenialism, as such, postulates the return of Jesus Christ to this present earth to reign for a thousand, literal, years. The evidence for this is taken from the visionary mention in Revelation. ...
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An Original Source Containing the Sermon of St. Leonard of Port Maurice: The Little Number of Those Who are Saved
This rather famous homily of the eighteenth century Franciscan is rather easy to come by on the internet; for example, see
https://www.saintsbooks.net/books/St.%20Leonard%20of%20Port%20Maurice%20-%...
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According to evangelicals, who are the Great Multitude at Rev 7:9, who come out of the great tribulation (on earth) where they are given life?
Revelation 7:4-8 describes the 144,000. Then another group is mentioned that is the subject for this question.
According to evangelicals, who are the Great Multitude at Re 7:9,
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What was the reason for the suspension of the “vegetarian mandate” in Gen 9:1-3 after maintaining it for over 1500 years? [closed]
Three points:
#1 The “vegetarian mandate” was part and parcel of God’s original plan for creation. If one looks closely, one finds that the first chapter in Genesis is consistent in showing that the ...
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Are there any saints or mystics who had a vision of hell, and based on that made a judgment about how many people are in hell? (Catholic perspective)
Are there any saints and/or mystics who had a vision of hell, and based on that made a judgment about how many people are in hell (the majority, a minority, or some judgment like that)?
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When did the Lion of the tribe of Judah take the book from the One sitting on the throne?
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat
upon the throne (KJV, Rev. 5:7)
When did this moment happen? When did the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Jesus) take the book from ...
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Is there a standard term for all "saved" people?
Is there a standard term within theological literature for the set of people who will receive eternal life?
I've noticed that many Christians use the word "Christians" to refer to this set ...
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Building in heaven or raised imperishable?
It seems that believers will receive their new bodies at the second coming:
1 Cor 15:51,52: "Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed — in a flash, in the ...
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Quotations from the early church fathers who support the Jewish year 6000 as significant to eschatology
In Judaism, Year 6000 (2239 AD) marks the latest time for the initiation of the Messianic Age so the Year 6000 will mark the beginning of Sabbath day for God.
2 Peter 3:8 says:
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For Pretrib believers, doesn't Luke 21:36 imply that Christians will go through the tribulation? If not please explain the meaning of this verse!
Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
Doesn't the verse mean that we should ...
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Does Revelation 3:10 really confirm the rapture before beast mark?
Revelation 3:10 states:
10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the ...
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Does 2 Thessalonians 1:9-10 contradict premillennialism?
In 2 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Paul writes of the wicked (NKJV, emphasis mine):
These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, when He ...
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According to Reformed Theologians, when did the kingdom of God arrive?
Q: According to Reformed Theologians, when did the Kingdom of God arrive? Pentecost? Jesus’ incarnation? Or the end of the age?
There is a translation debate about the verse saying “the kingdom of ...
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What does Jesus mean by "this generation" and "all these things" in Mark 13:30 [closed]
In Mark 13, Jesus tells about the last days and the tribulation. In this context, he says in verse 30 (KJV):
Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.
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How do believers in eternal conscious separation/torment reconcile their belief with Jesus' words at Matthew 10:39?
Matthew 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Jesus has just warned His disciples of the hardships they will face if they choose to follow ...
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Can we conclude that there is food and drink in heaven because Jesus ate and drank after the resurrection?
The glorified body of Jesus who appeared to the disciples after resurrection is one of the most foundational truths of Christianity, the basis of our hope for our future resurrection of the body as ...
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How can we understand the SDA interpretation of Daniel 9:26?
According to the SDA interpretation of Daniel 9 the seventy weeks terminate in AD34.
Daniel 9:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
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