Questions tagged [eschatology]
the part of theology concerned with the final events in history
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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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According to Full Preterism, what do Thunders mean?
In the 10th chapter of the Revelation of John the Theologian, says:
Rev 10:4 And when the seven thunders uttered with their voices, I was about to write; but heard a voice from heaven saying to me: ...
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Eschatology: Reformed and Roman Catholic?
I've heard that both Reformed and Roman Catholic eschatologies have Augustine as a major foundation. True?
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Augustine's importance to eschatology
I have heard recently that both Reformed and Roman Catholic eschatologies are at least somewhat derived from Augustine's views. Is this accurate?
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Where does Jonathan Edwards describe his expectations of the second coming of Jesus?
In a few places I've seen claims that Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) believed in the imminence of Christ's return. For example:
[Jonathan Edwards] was convinced that the world was going to the dogs ...
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The great Deception
I would like to know what different denominations teach about what the great deception is exactly. One so great that even the very elect, if possible, would be deceived.
For there shall arise false ...
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According to Calvinist, are there another kind group of people besides "they" in Revelation 22:4-5?
Revelation 22: (2) and flowing down the middle of the city's
street. On each side of the river was the tree of life, which bears
fruit twelve times a year, once each month; and its leaves are for ...
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What is the present position of the Catholic Church on resurrection vs "immortality of the soul"?
The Catholic Church has traditionally affirmed the unconditional "immortality of the soul", with its final destination either to the blessedness of Heaven or to the eternal torments of Hell. ...
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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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