Christian eschatology

and in certain circumstances, drifting away from typical Christian values is condemned. For example, even her Pentecostal grandparents are depicted as strange and eccentric for their beliefs because they are not part of the understood and accepted Christian community. Growing up in such a predominantly Christian society probably affected her somewhat negatively in this way because it caused her to have a bias towards Christianity and Christian people later in life. She explains that most…

The legacy of the Crusades, whether positive or negative, has been contested among Christians and non-Christians alike. Although there were clearly political, intellectual, and technological benefits to Europe as a result of the Crusades, can it be said that the Crusades advanced the cause of Christ? In histories which concern the medieval West the development that we call the Crusades is constantly regarded finally as a standout amongst the most imperative impacts on European life in the Middle…

like-minded religiously and that there was still tension between the two groups, positive reviews of the Christians should be very little or obsolete. In a primary source from a Muslim named Usamah, it withholds experiences of how the Christians appeared to the recently conquered Muslims. He goes through several different experiences in which he describes the interaction he had with a Christian, something he heard about, or an event he witnessed himself. The historical accuracy of the article is…

motivation to believe that social change is necessary as spiritual renewal will only happen at the end of time. Recognizing that social renewal must take place for the “Negro Problem” to be solved, it becomes imperative that the church embrace an eschatology of spiritual renewal as an earthly and spiritual goal which will transform society. Consequently, the Kingdom of Heaven will take place on Earth and usher in the end of time as a…

battle of Ahura Mazda, the good god, and Angra Mainyu, the evil spirit, between the truth and lie while human beings must decide which side they want to choose. Zoroastrianism contributes to Western Religions with eschatology, resurrection, and judgment day. Zoroastrians developed eschatology, the study of the last days, and influenced many others. They predict that world is going to end and on the last day Ahura Mazda will defeat evil, purify the whole world, will reign over it, and all people…

To further justify a bodily resurrection he points to Christian eschatology, which he argues gives humanity the hope that both soul and body will be resurrected. For Moltmann, the resurrection bears witness to the unity of the human rather than presenting a duality of the soul and body, with the soul being preeminent. The resurrection is vital to understanding the human being for Moltmann, who argues that it is a part of human life and does not represent the general view of a life after death.…

these past few years, my biblical understanding has grown exponentially, however influences such my family, community, and personal experience still contribute to my theology. I have been raised in a Christian home where regular church attendance was expected, so I became indoctrinated with Christian values. I have not always agreed with my church’s stance on controversial topics which has driven me to further investigate the meaning of Scripture and what it truly says. Furthermore, my personal…

According to Powell, “much of Mark’s Gospel is concerned with offering comfort, courage, and counsel to Christians suffering violent persecution” which were common under the emperor Nero in the 60s. Mark’s Gospel shows the Kingdom of God as a present reality (“the kingdom of God is at hand,” Mk “to you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God…” Mk 4:11)…

congregation that views creation is one of “Mastery over nature”4 where the major concern is how nature may interfere with life. There is also a small, but vocal minority that is pushing the congregation to live in harmony with nature. In terms of eschatology, the congregation of Lansing Woodview is primarily concerned with present with appropriate attention given to honoring the past, while keeping an eye towards the future ministry of the church. In small group and corporate worship the church…

Samuel Escobar writes that the twenty-first century is of global Christianity. Christianity is global. Escobar is a Latin American, he explore the role of the Church in the global, world. He also emphasize on the secular world and how Christian should globalize the mission, through a various of essays about missiology approach and evangelical missiology. In his thesis he write about the American ministry and perspective on global perspective. This paper will discuss Escobar approach in…