Understanding Christian Eschatology through the Biblical Scripture
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Jeff D McQueen
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Published on 01/17/2011
Christian eschatology was first tackled during 35-107 AD by Ignatius of Antioch; it is then recognized as a branch of theology in the twentieth century.
Christian eschatology was first tackled during 35-107 AD by Ignatius of Antioch; it is then recognized as a branch of theology in the twentieth century. It studies about the end of things, afterlife and events after a millennium or thousands of years. The main event of this concept is the second coming of Christ after the end of every life on earth. Each individual is included in this evolving branch of theology. It concerns on the immediate even of death, the last judgement of being in heaven or hell, the explanation of the place called purgatory, the life afterlife, and the new earth to start eternity. This concept is seen in the passages of Daniel, Isaiah, Matthew and the book of Revelation. New sects such as seventh day adventist and Jehovah's witness were also able to start a biblical explanation and preaching about eachatology after being influenced by the challenge of eternal life.
The writings regarding eschatological passages can be found on New and Old testaments. There are also church traditions which lead to this concept. Basically, the church teaches the people about rewards awaiting them when they do well on earth. The teaching is based on biblical scriptures that witnessed the greatness of Christ's love especially for those who were able to live in accordance to him.
The Book of revelation explains in a vast manner. The four approaches being used in this passage is paired with other related concepts to have a more clear picture and interpretation. Preterits approach refers to the events in the early centuries where Christianity is not yet free and it is being fought for. It discusses the fall of Jerusalem; the plan of the Roman Empire to break the foundation of Christianity and the attempt to kill Jesus upon his birth. This approach has a vast interpretation of the events of history. The futuristic approach refers to events that are yet to come on the end of ages and of the world. It mainly focuses on the 2nd coming of Christ. This is the common approach being used. The idealist approach (also called Spiritualist or symbolic) refers to neither the future nor the past. It is exclusively symbolic and refers to domination of good from evil among the people and events of the present. This approach is usually vague, in interpreting this; several related studies are being used.
To have a good interpretation of the scripture, there are specific presuppositions that serve as a basis. These includes: God's existence, God plans the future, God chose individuals to help in the destiny of his people and of the world. These are all present in the bible and these build a good foundation on the study of Christian Eschatology.
The writings regarding eschatological passages can be found on New and Old testaments. There are also church traditions which lead to this concept. Basically, the church teaches the people about rewards awaiting them when they do well on earth. The teaching is based on biblical scriptures that witnessed the greatness of Christ's love especially for those who were able to live in accordance to him.
The Book of revelation explains in a vast manner. The four approaches being used in this passage is paired with other related concepts to have a more clear picture and interpretation. Preterits approach refers to the events in the early centuries where Christianity is not yet free and it is being fought for. It discusses the fall of Jerusalem; the plan of the Roman Empire to break the foundation of Christianity and the attempt to kill Jesus upon his birth. This approach has a vast interpretation of the events of history. The futuristic approach refers to events that are yet to come on the end of ages and of the world. It mainly focuses on the 2nd coming of Christ. This is the common approach being used. The idealist approach (also called Spiritualist or symbolic) refers to neither the future nor the past. It is exclusively symbolic and refers to domination of good from evil among the people and events of the present. This approach is usually vague, in interpreting this; several related studies are being used.
To have a good interpretation of the scripture, there are specific presuppositions that serve as a basis. These includes: God's existence, God plans the future, God chose individuals to help in the destiny of his people and of the world. These are all present in the bible and these build a good foundation on the study of Christian Eschatology.