Comments on: Know Your Eschatology

By: jdb

jdb — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:17:01 +0000

You left out a couple:

Preterism – the belief that some or all of the prophecies often associated with the second coming actually refer to past historical events (typically Jerusalem in 70 AD or Rome).

Amillenialism – belief that holds that Jesus’ kingdom is purely spiritual (”not of this world”) and that no literal, earthly 1000 year reign will take place.

By: Maeve

Maeve — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:35:17 +0000

Annie,
Belief in a Second Coming at which time Christ will preside over the Last Judgment is reflected in the Apostles’ Creed that is recited in most Christian churches.

The “secret Rapture” with its lively 7-year sequel as depicted in the LaHaye/Jenkins novels is something else altogether.

By: annie

annie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:19:07 +0000

Interesting though I have personally always viewed the Rapture and Second Coming as crap, it makes for good fiction.

By: Ray Fowler

Ray Fowler — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:47:48 +0000

Thanks for a great and informative post. If anyone is interested in learning more theological terms, I would recommend Michael Patton's excellent site: Theological Word of the Day.

By: Edgar

Edgar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:09:00 +0000

I’ve heard all these terms many times and it is great to read them again as a review.

The Christopher Walken Prophecy films where a good intro into this topic for me. I’ve always liked how angels fight in movies –special powers and all. Holy Water is the secret weapon…