Download or read book Religious and Secular Views on Endtime written by Andrew J. Weigert and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book builds on a sociological approach to cognition, emotions, and constructions of time to show the motivational force of endtime thinking and identity.

Download or read book Four Views of the End Times written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So what does the Bible actually say about the end times that lead to the return of Jesus Christ? The differing ideas that divide believers into four major points-of-view are examined in the Four Views of the End Times pamphlet. This bestseller tackles Pre- and Post-millennialism, as well as Historic Premillennialism and Amillennialism in 12 panels of objective information. For each view, the glossy full-color pamphlet includes: A definition of the position with supporting Scriptures A time line of the view’s popularity A sampling of Christian leaders supporting that view Size: 8.5”x 5.5” unfolds to 33” long. Fits inside most Bible covers. The events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ are controversial, and many Christians identify with one of four positions: Dispensational Premillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, Amillennialism, or Postmillennialism. The Four Views of the End Times pamphlet makes the viewpoints and their biblical support easy to understand. Packed with information regarding what Jesus and Paul taught about the end times, the pamphlet also includes a list of important terms and their definitions, such as: Church Eschatology Rapture The Great Tribulation Preterism Four Views of the End Times pamphlet addresses end-time eschatology, outlining the four major points of view regarding events leading up to the second coming of Christ. Below is the outline applied to each of the four views with a few examples: What is emphasized by the view Which Scriptures seem to support the position The time period for the view’s main popularity Dispensational Premillennialism: Gained acceptance in the 1800s and is still widespread Historic Premillennialism: The earliest view following the time of the apostles Amillennialism: Emerged in the 5th century; championed by St. Augustine Postmillennialism: Became popular in the 1800s but decreased in 1900s as a result of the Great Depression A graphic timeline showing the order of events held by that view A sampling of Christian leaders sharing the viewpoints: Dispensational Premillennialism Dr. Charles Stanley Rev. Tim Lahaye Hal Lindsay Historic Premillennialism Justin Martyr AD 100-165 John Warwick Montgomery – current Amillennialism Martin Luther John Calvin Postmillennialism Jonathan Edwards C. H. Spurgeon R.C. Sproul

Download or read book Making Sense of God written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.

Download or read book The Late Great Planet Earth written by Hal Lindsey and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of The Late Great Planet Earth cannot be overstated. The New York Times called it the "no. 1 non-fiction bestseller of the decade." For Christians and non-Christians of the 1970s, Hal Lindsey's blockbuster served as a wake-up call on events soon to come and events already unfolding -- all leading up to the greatest event of all: the return of Jesus Christ. The years since have confirmed Lindsey's insights into what biblical prophecy says about the times we live in. Whether you're a church-going believer or someone who wouldn't darken the door of a Christian institution, the Bible has much to tell you about the imminent future of this planet. In the midst of an out-of-control generation, it reveals a grand design that's unfolding exactly according to plan. The rebirth of Israel. The threat of war in the Middle East. An increase in natural catastrophes. The revival of Satanism and witchcraft. These and other signs, foreseen by prophets from Moses to Jesus, portend the coming of an antichrist . . . of a war which will bring humanity to the brink of destruction . . . and of incredible deliverance for a desperate, dying planet.

Download or read book End Time Events written by Akinbowale Isaac Adewumi and published by Workbook Press. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: END TIME EVENTS The future prophecies of what is about to happen, the destiny of human souls, and the end of the entire created order are made known to us in both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible. Fulfilled biblical prophecies of the past give us a glimpse into the bleak future. History and contemporary occurrences are testaments to the unfailing precision of Bible prophecies over time. Generally, the Bible has many references pointing to the end times, but only God knows the time specificity of when these foreboding events will roll out. It only serves as a warning to all inhabitants of the earth that the end is imminent. We need to prepare to meet the Lord to avoid inescapable dangers associated with the end times as espoused by eschatology, which has drawn much attention in the Christian faith because God loves to reveal His plans to His prophets beforehand. In our generation and civilization, God's prophetic clock is ticking with accurate timelines to set the stage for the apocalyptic panoramic events that will characterize the end time events as to the milestones of human existence and its cataclysmic dimensions. Opinions may vary, theologies may conflict, and schools of thought may differ relatively even as radio-carbon dating falls into the error of anachronism, but the Scripture has proved to be inerrant, reliable, and a fail-safe about eschatology and the vicissitudes of life. Armed with this binocular of God's divine calendar, author Akinbowale Adewumi systematically chronicles the enigmatic events of the immediate and distant future through the last days to the end of time with convincing clarity in this book. Summarily, he attempts to help readers strategically place themselves in a vantage position in the race of life and eternity. Unequivocally, Jesus gave hints on deceivers and false Christs, the noise of wars, nation rising against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, intense persecution of brethren, climatic changes, earthquakes in diverse places, environmental hazards, famines and troubles, pestilences, love of God waxing cold in many believers, lawlessness, injustice, the trial of faith, tribulation, hatred, maliciousness, betrayal, untold suffering, an abomination of desolation, the emergence of a recessive world economy, carelessness and the need for all to watch. Obviously, almost all events across the world, no doubt, have continued to confirm that the world is running its full course to drop its worn-out garment of the rebellious act, unrighteousness, disobedience, and sin against God. Hence, nobody can claim ignorance of the recent happening across the globe, all confirming earlier predictions and prophecies from the prophets that the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ is at hand. The Bible lifts the curtains and gives us a picture of some of the fearful events that will happen after the saints of God have been raptured, caught up, or taken home to be with the Lord actually. Although many church assemblies or religious circles may give different interpretations to events of the end times, the fact remains that no true believer should go through the agony of events in the end time. The gory experiences, untold sufferings, and fierce judgments are better imagined. The reign of the antichrist will reach its height at this time, and he will mobilize the world to fight against our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and the saints. Nevertheless, God, in His infinite power, will pour out His fierce judgment upon the people on the face of the earth during that time. There will be no hidden place for sinners, backsliders, religious infidels, proselytes, atheists, and all who reject the gospel of salvation that the Lord brought for all men.

Download or read book Revelation written by and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Download or read book WE ARE AT WAR written by Vitalis Chi. Nwaneri and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World is undergoing crises of faith in God and peace on earth. These crises are threatening the roots of world civilization. We are indeed at war with the only enemy of God and Man, Satan itself which instigates these crises . The ongoing wars in Syria, Egypt and most Islamic and Communist nations show that leaders like Syria’s President Assad, like Hitler, are clearly influenced by Satan. To address these crises , Pope Francis called on the world to devote Saturday 7, 2013 to Prayer and Fasting for enhancement in the levels of World Peace and Faith . He also called on the Laity in the Church to carry the message of The New Evangelization to the Secular world that cannot be reached through Church teaching . Through these Books , the Author responds to the Pope’s call . His goal is to remind the world of today that its main enemy is Satan , the Devil who is the Master of Lies, Deceptions and Anti-Christ. We can stop blaming and fighting only our neighbors for our wars and crises. The world seems to be forgetting that God commands us to love our neighbors including those we view as our enemies. Satan is the main enemy to blame and fight because it is the only enemy of God and Man whose mission on earth is to tempt us to abandon our faith , love , obedience and service to God and our neighbors . We seem to be forgetting also that Christ established the Pillars of modern civilization , justice, peace, happiness and Good Governance which we enjoy today. His Church had been spreading these Pillars across world history. Through debates with Atheists and other non-believers at secular platforms and language, the Author reminds the world of these facts of its history and calls them back to the roots of its civilization . He reminds them that Satan tempts us to disobey God and follow its evil ways as many people are doing. Today we see many people driving God out of their lives and secular governance. Finally, the Author reminds the world that Christ promised Eternal Life in heaven for those who follow Him and eternal suffering in hell for those who follow the enemy. Christ had promised these will happen at His End Time Judgment. It is therefore appropriate that the world be reminded in “This Year of Faith” that God’s commandments extend to both our religious and secular lives and Governance. So, as we promise at Baptism , let’s reject Satan and all its Lies, Deceptions and False Promises and stop its temptation to drive God out of our lives and governance .

Download or read book End Timers written by Martin Ballard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating history surveys apocalyptic religion through time, setting it within a political and social context. End-Timers: Three Thousand Years of Waiting for Judgment Day examines the high and low points of millennial expectation across the centuries. It shows how and why such beliefs first developed in antiquity, and it explores how end-timers influenced events as varied as the persecutions of Hellenistic ruler Antiochus Epiphanes and Roman Emperor Nero, the Crusades, the settlement of North America, and the 20th-century debacles at Jonestown and Waco. Suggesting that anyone who wishes to understand the Middle East today needs to penetrate the background of modern fundamentalism within the three Semitic religions, the author illuminates the part played by Christian Zionists in promoting the return of the Jews to the "promised land" and the resulting formation of the state of Israel, as well as subsequent fundamentalist reactions within both Judaism and Islam. He also follows the birth of the "Christian Right" in 19th-century Britain and its development and growing influence in the United States. Finally, the book examines how religious end-timers confront the four horsemen of the 21st-century apocalypse: world population increase, depletion of natural resources, advanced weaponry, and global warming.

Download or read book Four Views of the End Times Participant Guide written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by Rose Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the Bible actually say about the end times that lead to the return of Jesus Christ? The Participant Guide for the Four Views of the End Times, part of a video-based small group study that studies the four major end time views, will help you understand the different viewpoints regarding end times prophecy. Four Views of the End Times is asmall group study that takes a look at four different Revelation time lines and tackles DispensationalPremillennialism, Postmillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, and Amillennialism, the four major end times viewpoints. For each view, Four Views of the End Times includes adefinition, supporting Scriptures, a time line of the view's popularity, and a sampling of Christian leaders supportingthat view. Common questions and answers are discussed as part of each session, so anyone can be part of the study group. About speaker and author, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones: Dr. Jones serves as Professor of Leadership and Church Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Download or read book Feeling the Future at Christian End Time Performances written by Jill C. Stevenson and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Christian depictions of the End allow spectators to experience--and feel--their place within the future history of humankind

Download or read book Introduction to the Endtimes written by F. Carl Gilkes and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to be a primer, for those who are starting a study of the end times. It will present you with information about some important theological topics from the Bible, which you probably have not heard about previously, or have heard very little about. The topics start with the Rapture of the Church to heaven. This is the resurrection of the dead Christians and the transformation of the living believers. Then the book proceeds to the tribulation, which is a time of intense trouble coming to this earth. There will never be another time on the earth as terrible as this tribulation period ever again. The book continues through to the millennium rule of Christ, and unto the renovation of the old earth. Finally, the reader is introduced to the newly created Heaven and Earth, where no sinners will be allowed. In the New Earth, everyone will live sinless and peaceful lives for all eternity, with God and Christ as king. The chapters proceeds logically, however they can be read in any order, as though they were independent essays. Dr. F. Carl Gilkes was educated and worked as an electronics communications engineer. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from CUNY of New York. After working for approximately fifteen years in the Aircraft Telecommunications and Air Navigation Industry, he changed his focus. He turned his attention to full time studies in Theology. He earned his Doctorate degree, majoring in Theology from MISD of Indiana. Presently he is focusing his attention on evangelism to the non-evangelical, or the traditional religions, such as Anglicans, Roman Catholics, and similar religious groups.

Download or read book Apocalyptic Fever written by Richard G. Kyle and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How will the world end? Doomsday ideas in Western history have been both persistent and adaptable, peaking at various times, including in modern America. Public opinion polls indicate that a substantial number of Americans look for the return of Christ or some catastrophic event. The views expressed in these polls have been reinforced by the market process. Whether through purchasing paperbacks or watching television programs, millions of Americans have expressed an interest in end-time events. Americans have a tremendous appetite for prophecy, more than nearly any other people in the modern world. Why do Americans love doomsday? In Apocalyptic Fever, Richard Kyle attempts to answer this question, showing how dispensational premillennialism has been the driving force behind doomsday ideas. Yet while several chapters are devoted to this topic, this book covers much more. It surveys end-time views in modern America from a wide range of perspectives--dispensationalism, Catholicism, science, fringe religions, the occult, fiction, the year 2000, Islam, politics, the Mayan calendar, and more.

Download or read book The Secular Creed written by Rebecca McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Revelations written by Elaine Pagels and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the Bible, by the bestselling author of Beyond Belief. Through the bestselling books of Elaine Pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the Gnostic Gospels. As one of the world's foremost religion scholars, she has been a pioneer in interpreting these books and illuminating their place in the early history of Christianity. Her new book, however, tackles a text that is firmly, dramatically within the New Testament canon: The Book of Revelation, the surreal apocalyptic vision of the end of the world . . . or is it? In this startling and timely book, Pagels returns The Book of Revelation to its historical origin, written as its author John of Patmos took aim at the Roman Empire after what is now known as "the Jewish War," in 66 CE. Militant Jews in Jerusalem, fired with religious fervor, waged an all-out war against Rome's occupation of Judea and their defeat resulted in the desecration of Jerusalem and its Great Temple. Pagels persuasively interprets Revelation as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome. Soon after, however, a new sect known as "Christians" seized on John's text as a weapon against heresy and infidels of all kinds-Jews, even Christians who dissented from their increasingly rigid doctrines and hierarchies. In a time when global religious violence surges, Revelations explores how often those in power throughout history have sought to force "God's enemies" to submit or be killed. It is sure to appeal to Pagels's committed readers and bring her a whole new audience who want to understand the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the world's religions, and to appreciate the lasting appeal of this extraordinary text.

Download or read book Christian Eschatology written by Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of passages from the Bible *Includes a bibliography for further reading Lay people, scientists, philosophers, and theologians have long theorized about death, immortality, and eternity. With science making huge strides forward, some now suggest that science may well be able to extend life, making immortality scientifically feasible, but put simply, nobody can see the future, which relies on creative imaginations. Given that immortality has been out of reach throughout human history, death has always been a central focus of life, and a belief in the afterlife is a fundamental tenet of many religions. Not surprisingly, a plethora of different views exist, and Christian eschatology is mostly unique, without signs of pantheism or dualism and no doctrine of pre-existence or any trace of Egyptian or Greek ideas or practices. Even those who don't practice Christianity know that the religion deals heavily with life, death, and the end of the world. Those with real faith in the God of the Bible believe that Christian thinking is not based on human imagination but on the Word and authority of God. Christian dogmas are Scriptural, meaning they can be traced back to the Bible, and reformed theology insists that all authority is seated in the ultimate author of Scripture: God. This implies that the Christian dogma of future events is not influenced by people themselves. If Christian dogma relies on the Bible, many could be forgiven for assuming that there should be a general agreement within Christianity about the end times, but due to the historic fragmentation within various Christian denominations, there is little agreement between the vast array of Christian churches regarding the end of the world. As such, Christian eschatology is confusing and hugely complex as a whole. The main reason for this is that the Bible does not paint a clear picture of the end times, and Biblical prophesies often use symbolic language that makes interpretation difficult. To complicate this further, the different branches of Christianity follow different hermeneutical strategies, leading to vastly different conclusions. This problem has become increasingly toxic over the last two centuries, which is unfortunate since the differences are based on subjective interpretations. While there are similarities in the theologies of the more orthodox churches (such as the Presbyterian, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and the Roman Catholic churches), the confusion is caused by two extremes: theological liberalism that adopted Kantian and evolutionary principles and the many independent churches that follow very literal Biblical interpretations. Both groups can often be defined by what they oppose rather than their dogmas. Christian Eschatology: The History and Legacy of Christianity's Beliefs about the End of the World analyzes how Christianity's views on the end times were shaped, how they evolved over time, and the differences in beliefs among various Christians. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Christian eschatology like never before.

Download or read book Heaven and Hell written by Bart D. Ehrman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over half of Americans believe in a literal heaven, in a literal hell. Most people who hold these beliefs are Christian and assume they are the age-old teachings of the Bible. Ehrman shows that eternal rewards and punishments are found nowhere in the Old Testament, and are not what Jesus or his disciples taught. He recounts the long history of the afterlife, ranging from The Epic of Gilgamesh up to the writings of Augustine, focusing especially on the teachings of Jesus and his early followers. Ehrman shows that competing views were intimately connected with the social, cultural, and historical worlds out of which they emerged. -- adapted from jacket

Download or read book THE EXCITING TRUTH ABOUT THE END TIMES written by B. Vincent Shelton and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prophets of old warned that certain “key” end-time prophecies wouldn’t be revealed until “the time of the end.” For centuries, scholars have curiously wandered through a valley of endless supposition, hoping to stumble upon a proper understanding of “end-time” events. Hence, much of our teaching about the “latter days” is not strongly supported by scripture! Well, finally, the “the time of the end” has come! Today, we can scripturally prove the answers to questions like: • Will the Rapture of the Church occur before, during, or after “The Great Tribulation Period?” • Will the “Beast” really be a man? • Will the “Door of Salvation” still be open when the tribulation period ends? • Who or what are the “two-hundred million killer horsemen” in John’s vision? • Is our interpretation of end-time prophecy “emotionally obscured?” The scripturally sound answers to these questions will likely surprise you!