Questions tagged [eschatology]
the part of theology concerned with the final events in history
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What are the differences between the different millenialisms?
Revelation 20:1-6 tells of 1000 years in which Christ will reign. I've heard there are different views on this 1000 years, mainly premillenialism, postmillenialism, and amillenialism. What are the ...
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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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Does the Mormon doctrine of exaltation implicitly require acknowledging the existence of sentient extra-terrestrial life?
The Mormon doctrine of exaltation is that we can become like God is, and in essence, attain godhood. This has sometimes been summarized, "As man now is, God once was. As God now is, man may become." I ...
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What is the "abomination of desolation"? [closed]
"'Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand)'" (Matthew 24:15, NASB)
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What is an overview of interpretations of "all Israel will be saved" in Romans 11:26? (Catholic/Protestant overview)
The phrase "all Israel" in Romans 11:25–26 has been a source a significant disagreement in church history, particularly since the Reformation:
25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want ...
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How can the wicked live for eternity in hell when they are completely separated from the only source of eternal life?
There are some who believe that the "Second Death" in Revelation is not literal, but figurative of eternal separation from God in hell.
Revelation 20:14 Then death and Hades were thrown ...
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What is the Catholic understanding of Antichrist?
Is there a good explanation describing how to identify the anti-Christ?
They say a lot of false prophets will rise up in the end times to preach the anti-Christ.
Is there a biblical explanation or ...
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses interpret Jesus' words in Matthew 24:1–34, about the generation that would not pass away before great tribulation?
Jehovah's Witnesses teach that the last days started in 1914 because that was the year that the world changed from the start of WW1. The drastic changes from 1914 onward are the sign of the Lord's ...
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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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The Catholic Perspective concerning the Four Horsemen
Few Biblical symbols, allegories, or metaphors have fired the imagination more than the alleged Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse described all too briefly in Revelation 6:1-8.
Does the Catholic Church ...
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What is God waiting for before He ends the world? [closed]
I probably have this question since I'm very young. Here are some few sample answers that I've got:
He's waiting for the right time
Until the whole world bow knees and worship only God
IMHO, the ...
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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 plainly ...
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Is there a Biblical basis for not believing that Global Warming is occurring?
This is something that has confused me over the years. It appears that many Christians stand against the belief that global warming or climate change is occurring. But I have yet to hear any biblical ...
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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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What is the Biblical basis against being able to predict the date of the end of the world?
Recently, there have been a few people (e.g. Harold Camping) who have predicted the end of the world. Historically, the Jehovah's Witnesses (Watchtower Bible & Tract Society) have also predicted ...
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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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According to Catholic doctrine, what effect does the Last Judgment have on those who are already in heaven?
Catholics believe we are judged immediately after we die (Particular Judgement). Some of us will go to heaven. Then there is still the Last Judgement (or Final Judgement). What effect does the Last ...
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What are the different views regarding the order of events for end-times prophecy?
As an example for this question, Jack Chick has put together some stories on the end times, which are a compilation of prophecies in Daniel, Revelation, the gospels, and some other books. However, his ...
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What did the early church believe about the "rapture"?
There are a lot of differing opinions on when the rapture will take place (pre-tribulation, post-tribulation, or mid-tribulation). From my own attempts to research the topic and look at Scripture from ...
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From an idealist perspective, what are the "seven spirits of God"?
In Revelation, we see God along with the "Seven Spirits before his throne".
Revelation 1:4 (NIV)
John,
To the seven churches in the province of Asia:
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What does this reference in the Watchtower Online Library mean?
I found the Jehovah's Witnesses Bible research site (the Watchtower Online Library) and wanted to look up their explanation regarding the year 1914.
According to the section highlighted in red on ...
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Are the names of all people originally written in the Book of Life? [closed]
The Bible speaks about the "Book of Life". It seems that those whose names are written in it will have life and spend eternity in heaven whereas those whose names are not written in it will be cast ...
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What view of eschatology did the early church believe?
I have recently been studying eschatology and have been looking at the main views of eschatology.
So far, I have found four (I apologize in advance if I have misrepresented your view. I would ...
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What is the biblical basis for Historical Premillennialism?
Related:
What are the differences between the different millenialisms?
What is the biblical basis for Dispensational Premillennialism?
Historical Premillennialism is a view of the end ...
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Why are the wicked resurrected only to be destroyed and sent to the Lake of Fire?
In Revelation 20 the resurrection of the wicked is detailed. They are then judged and thrown in the lake of fire.
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What is the LDS (Mormon) position on eschatology?
There are several different eschatological (end-times) perspectives in Protestant Christianity, including the following:
Amillennialists - end times prophecies are largely figurative
Post-...
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How do Roman Catholics reconcile the apocalyptic sayings of Jesus with his not having returned?
There are verses in the earlier Gospels that fairly explicitly say that Jesus will return:
"I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty ...
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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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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 is the "city of seven hills" in St. Malachy's Popes Prophecy?
Reading through St. Malachy's Popes Prophecy, I couldn't understand a particular phrase:
Peter the Roman, who will nourish the sheep in many tribulations; when
they are finished, the city of ...
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According to Catholicism, does the last judgement include a last chance to reconcile?
I was reading a Catholic Magazine a few years ago (it might have been Catholic Answers) and I remember reading an article on the last judgement that seemed to suggest that at the end of time there ...
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What is an overview of Reformed beliefs about hell?
Could somebody please provide an overview of the various beliefs that the Reformed churches hold regarding hell? If possible, but not required for an accepted answer, it would be great if they could ...
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What do Jehovah's Witnesses say about Matthew 16:28?
If Jesus didn't come until 1914 why didn't those surrounding Jesus not experience death until then?
[Mat 16:28 KJV] 28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of ...
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According to full preterists, what is the historical basis for viewing the last trumpet call as a historical fact that has already been fulfilled?
Different passages in the Bible shed light on the events that would unfold at the signal of the last trumpet call:
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 (ESV):
50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot ...
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How do Mormons interpret Daniel 2:44?
This is about two questions to Mormons about Daniel 2:44. This passage records Daniel explaining the conclusion of a sequence of events in the then distant future to King Nebuchadnezzar, as follows:
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The Protestant perspective concerning the Four Horsemen
As a continuation of this question:
Few Biblical symbols, allegories, or metaphors have fired the imagination more than the alleged Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse described all too briefly in ...
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses respond to the charge that they are false prophets (because their end-of-the-world predictions didn't come true)?
Jehovah's Witnesses seem to identify themselves as prophets:
(Watchtower, Apr. 1, 1972, p. 197).
"So, does Jehovah have a prophet to help them, to warn them of dangers
and to declare things to ...
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What doctrine does Family Radio have of the End of the World? [closed]
I originally asked this question on October 21, 2011. I had received a link to an article on the eBibleFellowship page explaining how we'd been living the Day of Judgment since May 21, and today (ie. ...
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Does the Nicene Creed condemn Chiliasm?
I've repeatedly seen it asserted that Chiliasm was condemned as a heresy in the fourth century by the Church when it included the phrase "whose Kingdom shall have no end" in the Nicene Creed. However, ...
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Do all Christian traditions expect a second coming of Christ?
My background is mostly in Evangelicalism and premillenialism. I am aware of other "Churches" (Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, cults, etc.) and other eschatological frameworks (amillenial, postmillenial,...
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According to Catholicism, do the saints and martyrs in heaven rise again on judgment day?
Do Saints and martyrs who are already in heaven rise again on judgment day and assume a new body?
If so, why when they are already in heaven and with the Lord?
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What's the difference between the Judgment Seat of Christ and the Great White Throne Judgment? [closed]
The Bible speaks of the "Judgment Seat of Christ" as well as the "Great White Throne" judgment. What is the difference between these two judgments and who will be at each?
For we must all appear ...
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What is the Catholic view of the rapture?
What is the Roman Catholic view of the rapture? Does the Catholic church accept the idea that people will be caught up in the air to meet Christ? If not, how do they interpret 1 Thessalonians&...
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses explain the dramatic changes in their eschatology?
Apologies for the length of this introduction but I felt it was important to begin with a weight of evidence. There have been a great many changes in the Jehovah's Witness understanding and prophetic ...
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Why is the second beast of Revelation called the Antichrist?
In many denominations of modern Christianity the Antichrist is the evil world leader who forces people to take the mark of the beast. After reading through Revelation and seeing for myself that the ...
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Was the Cold War a "rumor of a war"? [closed]
So I was trying to sync my iPod to the doomsday clock when I realized that I don't know what is meant by:
You will hear of wars and reports of wars; see that you are not alarmed, for these things ...
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Premillennialist view of 1 Thessalonians 4:16
I've read books on Premillennialism (including Left Behind) and heard many people preach on the topic but I've never heard an explanation of 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17:
16 For the Lord himself will ...
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What issues do Catholics representing God in fiction historically face?
I'm currently running a Role-playing game which is nearing its fourth year of play and is coming to a close. The end of the campaign will involve the passing away of this world and the prophesied ...
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How will Jesus be recognized at the time of "Second Coming"?
All major Christian denominations await the "Second Coming" or the "Return" of Jesus the Christ. How will he be recognized by Christians at that time? What are the criteria to be ...
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What's the Biblical basis for the rapture? [duplicate]
I don't like questioning anyone's faith but one of my friends is a mainstream Christian (Uniting Church) and she believes very firmly in the phenomenon of "rapture".
As I understand it, rapture is ...
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