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Eschatological Views Among the Church Fathers

By Jason A. Staples

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... »

“Pearly Gates” and “Streets of Gold”: Most Misinterpreted Bible Passages #2

By Jason A. Staples

*If new to this series, please see the introduction.* Revelation 21:21: καὶ οἱ δώδεκα πυλῶνες δώδεκα μαργαρῖται, ἀνὰ εἷς ἕκαστος τῶν πυλώνων ἦν ἐξ ἑνὸς μαργαρίτου. καὶ ἡ πλατεῖα τῆς πόλεως χρυσίον καθαρὸν ὡς ὕαλος διαυγής. “And the twelve gates of the city were twelve pearls; each single gate was made from one pearl. And the... »