To know the future - is a subject that holds great fascination to the general public. Throughout the ages of man there have been those who promised to be able to foretell. Most have been doomed to ...failure; a select group, the true prophets of God, have been the exception. The predictions found in the Word of God are in a class by themselves. It is in God's Word where truths are unfolded and prophecies are made that never fail. This study guide by Dr. James Boyer deals with some of the major themes of Bible prophecy, and we know it will hold for you hours of profitable Bible study. It is a carefully prepared, well-developed study guide covering the major topics of Bible prophecy with clear terminology and helpful outlines. Past prophecies, future prophecies and "You in Prophecy" are topics discussed. Plus, a helpful chapter on "Prophetic Teaching: Its Practical Values."
Formed in 1914, the Assemblies of God (AG) is one of the largest Pentecostal bodies in the world and from the very beginning placed great importance on the second coming of Christ. However, in recent ...decades, a segment of AG ministers and educators have begun to re-examine the theological underpinnings of the denomination's eschatology. Many of the historic expressions of eschatology are losing popularity within Pentecostal circles, particularly the long relationship with dispensational premillennialism. Methodologically the dissertation comprehensively explores AG eschatological positions over the past century based on three primary sources: the official statements of faith and other approved papers, periodical literature, and popular doctrinal works. Chapter Two surveys the literature by pertaining to eschatology AG scholars within the tradition. Chapter Three is a historical analysis of official AG statements on eschatology found in the statements of faith and approved papers. Chapter Four is a reception history of how eschatological doctrines were received and expressed by AG adherents in the Pentecostal Evangel, the official organ of the AG, from 1914-2005. Particular attention is given to how these expressions were shaped by the pneumatological beliefs, historical events, and the influence of dispensationalism. Chapters Five and Six summarize the findings from the various voices within the AG and set out to construct a set of contemporary, yet contextual, eschatological statements that reflect the past and at the same time imagine the future.
The purpose of this article is to explore what kind of light apocalyptic eschatology can shed on our understanding of Paul’s argumentation in 2 Cor 10–13. The focus is on 2 Cor 10:3–6, where Paul, ...using the topos of holy war, describes his struggle against the opponents in Corinth. The apostle elaborates on a biblical theme, which also appears in Jewish apocalyptic texts, such as 1QM and T. 12. Patr. Comparing 2 Corinthians with this literature allows us to see certain similarities: the performative nature of 2 Cor and 1QM; the radical division into the servants of light and the servants of darkness; the active participation of Belial/Satan in the present warfare, and the belief in the absolute defeat of the evil spirit at the end of time, combined with the gift of peace and the universal reign of the Messiah. There are also significant differences between Paul on the one hand, and 1QM and T. 12. Patr. on the other: the lack of dualism of the cosmic type and a non-violent nature of Paul’s struggle, resulting from the fact that the apostle imitates the meek and clement Christ. Ultimately, the apocalyptic eschatology sharpens Paul’s rhetoric, strengthens his authority in Corinth and enhances the weight of his appeals to the community, upon the acceptance of which the salvation of believers depends.
A detailed study on the nature of Muslim apocalyptic material in Islam, both Sunnī and Shī ʿ ī. Taking a transcultural perspective by also discussing Christian and Jewish apocalyptic traditions, it ...offers in eight studies and three appendices a typology of apocalypses and many new insights into the matter. For instance, historical apocalypses as well as apocalyptic figures, like the Dajjāl, the Sufyānī and the Mahdī are discussed. Moreover, apocalyptic ḥadīth literature, in particular Nuʿaym b. Ḥammād’s (d. 844) Kitāb al-Fitan, and apocalyptic material in tafsīr works are presented. The author argues for a comprehensive understanding of this important feature of the Islamic religious tradition. “... a reference tool and a starting point for students in their study of early Islam" (Sajjad Rizvi)
This essay argues that the insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, can be partially explained by the rise of what we call presidential eschatology, a religious master narrative ...that represents a historic shift from presidents appealing to God to presidents becoming a messiah figure. More specifically, we trace President Trump’s embrace of this kind of religious discourse—which we contend is a form of weaponized political communication aiming to undermine democracy—to his acceptance of a millennialist narrative fashioned by QAnon conspiracy theorists. Through a close reading of primary sources from the movement, the study illustrates how these eschatological themes surfaced in QAnon's discourse and were exploited by Trump and his allies as they sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
