Questions tagged [eschatology]
the part of theology concerned with the final events in history
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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".
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Does Catholic and Orthodox belief say 'antichrist' has already come and gone?
It seems to be most Protestant denominations believe that right before the second coming, the antichrist will come, so he has not come yet. How is this different in Catholicism and Orthodoxy? Do they ...
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Why do Seventh-day Adventsists believe in a great end of days conflict about the Sabbath day?
In an official statement on the Roman Catholic Church, Seventh-day Adventists claim that the Roman Catholic church will be wrapped up in a great conflict about the Sabbath day:
Adventists believe, ...
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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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Does Daniel 12:1–2 indicate the damned will have physical bodies like the Saints?
In Daniel chapter 12 we are given some insight into the last days, and it appears the many who have been buried will awake. Does this mean that all will have the same type of resurrection body?
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Are there Christians that try to change the date of Second Coming through their actions?
I have always assumed that the date of Parousia (the Second Coming of Jesus) is fixed and that humans cannot change it. The wish that it would be soon is one of longing and fulfilment, not one of ...
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What does the Catholic Church say happens on the New Earth?
There is a tiny blurb in my text book saying that
Even the earth will be transformed in some way
referencing revelation 21:1-3 which it goes on to quote, but not actually explain.
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What's Moses up to nowadays?
I'm teaching tomorrow on the general judgment and need an answer about folks in heaven. I know Mary and Jesus are there body and soul. I think (although my teachers manual doesn't mention it in this ...
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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.
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Does being Protestant imply you are also a Zionist? [closed]
It seems most Protestants support the State of Israel and/or the Zionist cause. What theologically distinguishes those who do not?
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Is there Catholic teaching and/or prophecy that a pope may be the false prophet of Revelation and the Church the whore of Babylon?
This is a sample response to the claim that the pope is the Antichrist and this to the claim that the Catholic Church is the Whore of Babylon of Revelation 17 and 18.
This question is asking whether ...
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Is there a difference between celebrating Mass for a living person and for a deceased one?
In the Catholic church, the people can have Mass celebrated for someone. From the salvation point of view, what is the difference between celebrating a Mass:
for dead persons whose souls are in ...
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How do these parables explain time in Heaven?
In many of the parables, Jesus speaks of a time span completing some event.
Examples include:
Mark 13:34: For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave ...
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What are the different uses of "heaven" in scripture?
In English, heaven is used through both testaments, but is often referencing different locations. What are the specific uses for this word?
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The inhabitants of Heaven will express love intimately through the use of their sex organs? [closed]
I have often wondered on our relationships in the New Earth, after resurrection.
Men and women will enjoy each another in a physical sense? will we still have "sexual feelings", And sexual pleasure ...
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What does the chaining and locking of Satan in the bottomless pit for the millennial reign accomplish?
In my study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, I am puzzled by the chaining, and the locking of Satan in the Pit for the millennial reign of Christ.
This question: According to premillenial view, What ...
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What did Jesus say about the end times? [closed]
Between the fighting in Israel, blood moons, and the Harbinger, there has been a lot of chatter about the end times on my radar lately. Natural disasters are, too, discussed as omens of the end. I ...
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Do Christians receive the same inheritance as Messianic Jews?
I know that in Christ there is complete redemption for both Jew and Gentile but it seems as though God has made specific promises to the house of Israel and that God throughout the bible shows special ...
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What is the Catholic understanding of 'reign with him' in 2 Tim 2:12?
2 Timothy 2:11-13 (RSVCE) has:
The saying is sure:
If we have died with him, we shall also live with him;
if we endure, we shall also reign with him;
if we deny him, he also will ...
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What is the Catholic understanding of 'age' in Scripture and in its Tradition?
New Testament scriptural passages with 'age':
Matthew 12:31-33
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31 Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men,
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Is there biblical basis for the "blood moons"?
Most of the members of Christianity.SE have probably heard about the latest craze on the subject of End Times prophecy - the Blood Moons.
We are currently in the midst of what is referred to as a ...
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If an asteroid obliterated Planet Earth, could that be interpreted as God's "Second Flood"? [closed]
I have a hypothetical question, in search of a Biblical-based doctrinal answer.
A man and a woman participate in NASA's very first two-way expedition to Mars.
After reaching Mars, they look back and ...
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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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Binding of Satan -- for amillennialists
Revelation 20:1-3 states
"Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is ...
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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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Is Satan's kingdom here on earth?
Reading Matthew 12:26
If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?
I cant seem to pin point where is his kingdom? Evil men dont seem to be united?
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What is the basis for the idea of a seven year peace treaty with Israel in the end times?
I have heard the concept that in the end times there will be a 7 year peace treaty signed with the nation of Israel, and that three and a half years into that treaty, it will be broken.
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Was man judged at the cross along with Satan and the rebellious Angels?
In Matthew 5:22 Jesus says that anyone who calls another a fool will be in danger of Hell fire
Matthew 5:22 KJV
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be ...
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What is the "Holy place" Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24:15?
In Matthew Chapter 24 Jesus warned of the end time scenario, and said that when we saw the Abomination of Desolation standing in the Holy Place, that was when things were really going to get bad:
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What is the First Death? [closed]
Revelation 20 (NIRV)
4 I saw thrones. Those who had been given authority to judge were
sitting on them. I also saw the souls of those whose heads had been
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If there were no punishment for sin would salvation be necessary?
Every time I hear someone say that 'If God were a loving God he would not send people to Hell', It makes me wonder Why does God, who is such a loving God send unbelievers to Hell.
Since Jesus said ...
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What is the difference between Hell and Lake of Fire? [duplicate]
The answers on this question "Heaven/Paradise/Sheol, Hell/Hades/The Lake of Fire" are not clear enough regarding difference between Hell and Lake of Fire.
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Does The Revelation chapter 20 tell us that the Rapture will take place after the millennial reign of Christ? [closed]
1st Thessalonians 4:16 says that those Christians who have already died when Christ returns, will rise first
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Is the beast of Revelation 13 the same as the beast of Daniel 7? [closed]
There are several similarities between the Beast described in Revelation chapter 13 and the one described in Daniel chapter 7.
Rev 13:1 and 2 KJV
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Is "Rapture" or "Caught up alive" in contradiction to God's words "Dust to dust"? [closed]
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to
the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust
you will return. (Genesis 3:19, NIV)
Just as people ...
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What is the endgame for sedevacantists?
"Sedevacantism" is the belief that the See of Rome is currently vacant; that is, there is no current Pope. There are not very many people who believe it, but they do seem to be pretty vocal on the ...
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Is there any Biblical prophecy about Damascus?
Recently I saw a video clip with pieces of an Christian lecturer telling about a Biblical end time prophecy about Damascus. And it may have some connection with the recent chemical attack happened ...
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Is the “Dome of the Rock” the “Abomination of Desolation” spoken of by the prophet Daniel? [closed]
The Abomination of Desolation spoken of in both Matthew and Mark is specifically in reference to “End Time” perspectives. Are there any Christian teachings that the Dome of the Rock is the “...
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What is purpose of being ready for the End Times?
I have seen Christians study the Scriptures for clues as to how one can tell that the Second Coming, the Tribulation, the events of Revelation, the End Times are upon us.
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Are there any passages in Sacred Scripture that explicitly describe apocalyptic weather patterns?
I've heard my whole life that one of the major signs to look for concerning the end of the world is that no one will be able to tell what season it is.
Most of my fundamentalist friends and family (...
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Are these the same 2 trumpet blasts?
In Matthew chapter 24 Jesus is describing his 2nd coming:
For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west,
so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Wherever there is a ...
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Why is globalization the mark of the beast?
Was listening to a sermon on K-WAVE from Calvary Chapel on the radio.
The pastor stated that "globalization" was a mark of the beast and that it signifies Jesus will be returning soon.
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Is there biblical evidence that the New Earth is our final destination?
In Revelation 21 we learn that following the resurrection Christians will inhabit a restored Earth called "The New Earth."
What biblical evidence exists that this is the final destination for ...
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According to Catholicism, is the Body of Christ the same as the Bride of Christ?
Are there any Catholic teaching that differentiates between the “Body of Christ” (Church) and the “Bride of Christ”?
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What is the historical Christian view on the rebuilding of David's Tabernacle?
I come from an Evangelical-Charismatic background, and for many years, I've heard much teaching and emphasis on the rebuilding of David's Tabernacle/Tent in the end times. The verses used are seen in ...
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How would the four major eschatological views differ in their interpretation of Revelation 21:4?
Under "Christian eschatology," Wikipedia lists four contrasting beliefs pertaining to apocalyptic literature (and prophecy?) in the Bible:
Preterism
Idealism
Historicism
Futurism
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Are there current denominations that have doctrines stating that The Lord will return at a particular date?
With a couple extreme examples highlighted by the media in recent years, I'm curious if there are doctrinal statements that have been made citing that Christ will return on a particular date?
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What O.T passages do premillenialists believe to be about the Millennial Kingdom?
What passages do premilleialists, that is, those who believe the "1000 year reign of Christ to be a literal event to occur only after the second coming of Christ, find in the Old testament that they ...
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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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Which sects interpret "Day and Hour unknown" literally?
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Matthew 25:13 (NKJV)
Is there any Christian sect which literally interprets this verse and says that ...
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