Eschatology

The ideological and theological divide that was generally assumed to exist between Evangelicals and theistic evolution is shrinking. A major issue moving these tectonic plates closer to each other in recent times is the impact of the conclusions that the Human Genome Project has created among sig...

Jewish notions of anthropology in the Second Temple period resist systematization. They floated in a sea dominated by Greek philosophy and ideas about the human soul, death, and the afterlife that themselves are diverse and at times somewhat contradictory. Unshakable was the Jewish conviction of ...

This dissertation seeks to determine which of the three methods of interpretation mentioned in the title is the most appropriate hermeneutical method to interpret apocalyptic prophecy. To do so, Stander has developed an analysis model whereby the three schools of interpretation are critically eva...

Questions have come to the Biblical Research Institute regarding the Seventh-day Adventist position on the Mark of the Beast in relation to Sunday observance, the conditionality of prophecy, and pertinent statements by Ellen G. White. The following questions summarize the main concerns that have ...

There are some people who are dual citizens and have passports from two different countries. Australia, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States are among the countries that allow this. Having two passports does not mean they are traitors to one country or less loyal to the other. Similarly, so...

The epistle of Jude is shrouded with rich theological significance, in spite of its shortness. Theological themes like the order of salvation, faith, mission, worship, judgment, the great controversy, the second coming, the end of the world, and others are interwoven in the fabric of Jude. The book starts with protology and ends with climactic and cosmic victorious eschatology. This presentation explores Michael’s role in the great controversy according to Jude. References to Michael in the Bible are all in the context of intense violence, war, death, and resurrection. Indeed the highlight of Jude’s eschatology is Michael, the heavenly warrior who victoriously defends His people and will end the great controversy.

The concept of shaking, or sifting, occurs in the writings of Ellen G. White virtually throughout all her prophetic ministry (1844-1915). In this study, it was considered within the framework of five basic periods, marked by a particular impacting crisis that played an important role to set the background that prompted the quotations. The eschatological shaking is a period that will occur prior to the second coming, terminating with the end of the Investigative Judgment in the Heavenly Sanctuary (close of probation), encompassing both individuals and groups. These are the causes: (1) rejection of the truth; (2) religious persecution; (3) suffering; (4) rejection of the testimony of the True Witness; (5) false teachings; and (6) the supernatural satanic deceptions. While many from among God's people will leave their position and unite with the wicked, many others will abandon the ranks of the wicked and unite with the faithful remnant, resulting in a polarization regarding the commandments and God's remnant people. The shaking is a process with a present aspect: it has already started and is increasing in intensity; a pending aspect: the greater and final shaking is about to happen; and a future aspect: the great and decisive shaking will still occur.

The topic of Eschatology has always been a major topic for Judaism—biblical Judaism as well as rabbinical Judaism. This presentation explores the last judgement, the resurrection of the dead, the world to come, the afterlife (Gan Eden, “Paradise”; and Gehinnom, “hell”). It will also discuss the Jewish answer to the question of whether Israel or the nations will inherit the world to come.

This article will focus on the idea that, because the “Adventist” aspect sometimes separates the movement from this world, a mature Adventist missiology should be founded on a solid eschatological understanding not only about happenings of the future or the last days, but also the identity of the Adventist movement today. That will lead to the development of effective mission strategies for disciple-making (including its godliness, zeal, joy, and hope aspects), for new generations (including its understanding of the kingdom), and for world religions adherents (including its various eschatological views).

Eschatology is one of the major ways theology deals with the issue of theodicy, or the problem of evil. Issues specific to eschatology include the final fate of the wicked, the imperfect believer, the unevangelized pagan, the completeness of God’s victory over evil, and the prospect of evil's full elimination, or its possible re-emergence. Over time theologians have produced a range of eschatological responses to these issues. Some of these responses are outlined, analyzed, and compared with the comprehensive Seventh-day Adventist eschatological vision based in the pre-Advent and millennial judgments.