Eschatology
Eschatological Views Among the Church Fathers
A good post over at the TCoJC blog compiles a list of quotations on eschatology from the church fathers. Unfortunately, the quotes are not in chronological order, but it is an interesting read nonetheless. (Missing from the list are the numerous quotes from church fathers talking about the pre-tribulation rapture and all the horrible events... »
The Length of Jesus’ Ministry and Daniel 9
The tradition that Jesus' ministry lasted 3.5 years stems from early Christian interpretations of the prophesy of the seventy "sevens" in Daniel 9. Remarkably, although that tradition remains standard, Daniel 9 is now often interpreted very differently... »
“The Signs of the Times”: Misinterpreted Bible Passages #5
International strife, wars, rumors of wars, famines, and pestilence are not the "signs of the times." In fact, Jesus warns his disciples against being alarmed by these things or thinking they signal the end times. Amazingly, Jesus' words have been read to mean almost exactly the opposite of what he actually said. »
“That day will come like a thief”: Misinterpreted Bible Passages #4
You've probably heard about how Jesus will return without warning, "like a thief in the night." But did you know this only refers to the unfaithful being surprised by the return, while Paul says Christians should not be taken by surprise? »