James Davis THEO 202-B07 Short Essay #4 Eschatology: The Destiny of the Unsaved In answering Steve’s comment about the destiny of the unsaved certain definitions need to be dealt with along with reference made available to us and I have just what we need. Steve I understand what you have read and the comment was made from the standpoint of the author “Clark Pinnock.” However‚ if you will allow me to answer your questions in defining words such as; “Hades‚ Gehenna‚ Sheol‚ Eternal punishment
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Eschatology is defined as a branch of theology that outlines the final events of the world and of mankind. It is also the study of the ultimate purpose of the world and God’s intentions. In Christianity‚ eschatology is often viewed as a forbidden subject in the study of theology. On the other hand‚ some regard eschatology as the most influential part of their religious life because they it determines the way in which they live their lives. These people live by a set of rules and ethics set by
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The Doctrine of The Last Things: Eschatology 1.Introduction The word eschatology means the study of the last things. It derives from eschatos (adjective) meaning last and logos meaning subject or word. Strictly speaking the eschaton is the last age. However‚ in another sense‚ whatever is in the future can generally be subsumed under the word. The first prophecy‚ speaking of the destruction of evil (Gen. 3:15) was strictly speaking an eschatological matter since evil will be defeated
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INTRODUCTION In twinkling of an eye… two men in the field‚ one was taken and the other left; two women grinding at the mills‚ one was taken and the other left; plane were crashed because the pilot was taken and the passengers left. One woke up looking for his mother but he find not‚ but his mother’s clothes on bed. Her classmates and teacher were gone but she left. Will you left behind? People of today‚ young or old are busy with their lives doing the same as usual work‚ jobs‚ stuff‚ activities;
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Short Essay on Eschatology Any conversation about condemnation to hell is unsettling. The Bible serves as our guide so that we know how to be saved from eternal punishment in hell. In the Bible‚ Jesus urges us to follow His example and share His message with others so that they may be saved. In regards to an unsaved person‚ there are differing thoughts about what happens to their soul after they die. People argue that God sentences the unsaved to eternal punishment‚ others believe in annihilationism
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End time (also called end times‚ end of time‚ end of days‚ last days‚ final days‚ or eschaton) is a time period described in the eschatologies of the dominant world religions‚ both Abrahamic and non-Abrahamic. The Abrahamic faiths maintain a linear cosmology‚ with end time scenarios containing themes of transformation and redemption. In Judaism‚ the term "end of days" is a reference to the Messianic Age‚ and includes an in-gathering of the exiled diaspora‚ the coming of the mashiach‚ olam haba‚
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THEO202_B20_201220 Short Essay #4 Short Essay On Eschatology: The Destiny of the Unsaved One of the questions that have continuously troubled the mind of man is the question of what happens to us after death. Does the human soul/spirit continue to live after physical death? What is our final destiny after physical death? Is heaven and hell that is so much talked about by preachers real? Would a loving God really torment people forever? These are the questions I will attempt to answer from a biblical
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Steve McGinnis Dr. Tracey K. Parker English 101 10/15/2013 Doomsday:Is the Hype worth it? When most people think of the end of the world they imagine situations that would test an individuals resolve and ability to overcome catastrophic events such as a astroid or comet impact or aliens invading our planet to the dreaded " zombie apocalypse". Realistically there are events that could happen and being prepared or having a plan could save your life. How you do so will determine if you survive
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There are some similarities between Islamic eschatology and Christian eschatology. They believe in: 1. Christ’s Coming Jesus (Isa) will return to over-throw al-Dajjal in the battle of ’Aqabat Afiq’ in Syria‚ or at the Lud gate in Jerusalem according to another account. Jesus will "kill all pigs and break all crosses"‚ confirming Islam as the only true religion. After 40 years Jesus will die and be buried next to Muhammad in Medina (Islam teaches that Jesus didn’t die in A.D. 33 but has been in
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of the Solar system‚ to the annihilation of our galaxy or even the entire universe. Even though the term “doomsday” is taken from Christian eschatology referring to the Last Judgment‚ the term “doomsday event” as used here refers to alleged realistic dangers from natural or man-made causes‚ to be distinguished from catastrophic events in religious eschatology understood as an act of divine retribution or unalterable fate. Doomsday is generally understood as a severe mental shock and often this
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