Summary
Everyone—whether consciously or unconsciously—operates with a view toward the future. In philosophy and theology, this is called “eschatology,” meaning theories about the final events of the universe.
In Christian theology, eschatology is often the topic of fierce debate. Jonathan and Christa discuss some reasons why this topic is so controversial and lay out the basics of Christian beliefs about the end times.
We cover the following questions:
—What’s the definition of “end times”?
—Why is this important?
—Why do so many people argue about eschatology?
—What are the main things a person must believe about the end times to be faithful to Biblical teaching?
Resources
- (Pamphlet) Four Views of the End Times: Christian Views on Jesus’ Second Coming
- Some of the best overviews of this topic can be found in study Bibles. For example:
- ESV Study Bible, especially diagrams included in the comments on the book of Revelation
- NIV Biblical Theological Study Bible
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