Q and A – Eschatology Matters ’22
Panel Discussion and audience Q&A during the “Why Eschatology Matters” Conference 2022
What is Eschatology?
n this very first part in his series “Eschatology Matters”, Josh discusses what eschatology is, and why it is so important to a biblical understanding of the bible.
Worldly Eschatology vs Biblical Eschatology
Eschatology, broadly speaking, is the study of the last or final things. 1 This may be ascertained from its title, which is a combination of two Greek words: eschatos (last) + logos (word) = eschatology (words concerning the last things). 2 We may also consider that eschatology is a discussion of far more than just […]
Faith, Hope and Love
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (1 Cor13:13)In what ways is love the greatest of these three that remain? Each of these comes as divinegifts. Each of these comes with blessing, purpose and usefulness in the present life. But not allthree of […]
One Observation, and Eight Questions, Regarding That Kerfuffle
Christian Nationalism Like many of you, I have had the experience of viewing a lively Twitter debate over Christian Nationalism (and the many attendant and related issues) over the previous days. What has been encouraging in all this is that most of these voices would be considered brothers in Christ with whom we share much […]
Looking Ahead
“He [Moses] chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleetingpleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than thetreasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.” (Heb 11:25–26 NIV) Eschatology is a branch within Christian studies […]
Eschatology – A subset of Christian doctrine?
Jurgen Moltmann Jurgen Moltmann (German Theologian & Professor) put forward a fascinating thought toconsider today:“From first to last, and not merely in the epilogue, Christianity is eschatology, is hope,forward looking and forward moving, and therefore also revolutioning and transformingthe present…Hence eschatology cannot really be only a part of Christian doctrine.Rather, the eschatology outlook is characteristic […]
Why Hermeneutics Matter – The Great Disappointment
20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded,or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.” 21 You maysay to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by theLORD?” 22 If what a prophet […]
James White: Journey to Post-Millennialism
James White Growing Up in Rapture Culture, Journey to Postmillennialism, Apologia and Jeff Durbin
Eschatology is Christology
I was listening to Dr. Sinclair Ferguson (as I often enjoy doing) speak on eschatology recently, and he said something that has stuck with me: “eschatology is Christology”. Let us see if this statement holds weight, and how it informs our living faith. The Wonder of Christ Eschatology deals with the last things. Within biblical […]