Biblical Eschatology Blog

My Journey in Eschatology 

I firmly believed in the classic dispensational view, a rapture, a seven year tribulation and Millennial reign of Christ. It was fact to me without question and a hill I would die upon—until someone challenged me on it. 

People who I would consider great exegetes and godly men were teaching this; I asked why. Why were they producing so much of these particulars of nonsense? 

Are you captivated by End Times Theories? 

Are you a committed Christian or a surrendered Christian? 

The main point of Biblical, Exegetical Eschatology is to tell us not to be discouraged, but remain faithful and vigilant. We are to live our lives as if Christ were coming tomorrow, or preparing and planning as if He were coming a thousand years from now. We are not to be preoccupied with the details and trivialities. That is why Jesus did not give them to us. Rather, our faith development and steadfastness are far more impacting and real for ourselves and others around us! 

How Important is Eschatology? 

If Eschatology is confusing to you, be assured that there is no need to adopt or adhere to any particular viewpoint. In addition, none of us should be captivated to any one point. 

The Application of Eschatology? 

Is there an Application for Revelation and Biblical Eschatology? 

Revelation, as most evangelicals understand it, is about the last days and the judgment of evil, and, for the most part it is. “However,” (a BIG “however,” and a “however” most of us do not like to hear and will rarely study or teach on); Revelation is also about how we are called to lead faithful lives and manage HIS CHURCH! 

What is Apocalyptic Literature? 

How does Apocalyptic Literature Work? 

Some Apocalyptic Examples 

Interpreting Apocalyptic Literature 

The Popular Apocalyptic Images 

Apocalyptic Literature is Not a Secret Code? 

Getting the Most Out of Apocalyptic Literature 

We need to realize that all languages use symbols and metaphors including Greek and Hebrew, and thus, the Bible. If we assume a word is literal when it is not, we will make an erroneous conclusion that will lead us and others away from the correct precept. 

Consequently, the inscription key is the understanding of the Old Testament and Jewish customs and thought, not today’s newspaper headlines! So, you use a concordance and look up that word, such as lampstand, and see what it meant in Exodus and then in Zechariah, and you have your key to unlock the “code” of the word. 

Daniel and Revelation are not Puzzles! 

Apocalyptic genre (literature) has a clear meaning most of the time, when we realize what it is and how it operates. 

The Rule of Exegetical Eschatology 

What is Exegetical Eschatology? 

Rule 2: Context, Context, and Context…

Understanding Revelation and all of the various theories and perspectives is not that important. These are “debatable points” that I lay out side by side in the Bible Studies series in Revelation. This way, the research is done all you have to do is read His Word and examine the meanings and see the theories. I did this and found none of the theories are good. All that is important is Who Christ is in you and your trust in Him to work it all out!