This blog is a ministry from the…..
The Francis A. Schaeffer Institute of Church Leadership Development
The inward area is the first place of loss of true Christian life, of true spirituality, and the outward sinful act is the result. Francis Schaeffer
The purpose of this blog is to bring you the research results from a fifteen-year plus, in-depth, investigation of the Book of Revelation by the Schaeffer Institute and Into Thy Word. www.intothyword.org
This is not a simple Bible study; it is a vast undertaking, of which I do not believe has ever been done. What we sought to do is give you a more thoroughly engaged and proper viewing into the art and science of eschatology, evaluating end time’s scenarios and biblical thinking into the book of Revelation. At the same time, layout all of the main views for you side by side!
We come to Revelation without a specific view of end time’s prophecy or thought or theology, as each aspect can have multiple views, applications, meanings, and fulfillments that can be true or not.
What we did is what is called “Exegetical Eschatology,” an honest exegetical and inductive examination, using the genre (type of writing), real word meanings, through unbiased investigations, contexts and historical backgrounds. Thus, we seek to honestly interpret in light of what it meant to a first century Jew and Christian, what John’s readers heard and saw.
Because we lay out the main views side by side, we also give you the tools to do your own investigation, to see for yourself. As we believe that to be mature in the faith and truly glorify our Lord, we will not fight over these non-essential views of theology. We should endeavor to engage eschatology and Revelation, as any passage of Scripture, with the utmost reverence, respect along with patience and humility, seeking dialog and cooperation not disagreements and strife, for that is what is clearly in err.
For we must never seek to be dogmatic with our feeble opinions and limited understandings. For Revelation‘s purpose is not to satisfy our pride, or personal ideas, or dogmatic assertions or speculations; rather, it is all about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, His work and glory!. So, let us not bother with unwarranted calculations and speculations, to which we have no idea or call to do. Rather, let us seek His precepts so we can grow further in our spiritual formation and make Him known to others!
The purpose for our lives here is to learn and grow in Him over any theological agenda. In addition, the applications in Revelation are for us now, as they were also active in the early Church and will have further meaning and fulfillment in the time to come.
It is our VISION and call, and commitment to point the church back onto the path of making disciples. It is our passion and directive to lead Christians
Because of God’s calland Schaeffer’s influence, we desire to see a church committed to His purpose and poured out to His ways. Then we will see revival through real prayer and devotion to His Lordship.
The principle focus of FASICLD for the last 15 plus years is seeking why so many churches are failing.
This is good. Please continue the discussion. You will all have to advocate a point that many do not see. The ethereal concepts that amillenialism espouse are not grasped by eating concrete. Thank-you.