Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
There have been plenty of books and movies that have attempted to portray an end-times figure called the antichrist. But what does the Bible actually say about the antichrist? In this video, I go through the relevant passages and share the biblical data. In the video, I mention something called Docetism. You can find out … Read More “What Does the Bible Say About the Antichrist?” »
When I came back to faith in my early 20s, I began attending a Pentecostal church. This church was extremely interested in the end-times, especially the rapture. This is not just my impression. At one point, while I was in seminary, I looked into getting credentialed with that denomination. One of the requirements was to … Read More “Should We Be Watching For the Rapture?” »
We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. It would not be surprising if people saw this as an indication that we are about to experience the end of the world. We get such predictions when everything is fine, so this time of pandemic is ripe for such claims. See Coronavirus is bringing a … Read More “Is COVID-19 a Sign of the End-Times?” »
When we speak of eschatology, we must remember that there are a couple of aspects to this doctrine. It both refers to what will happen to the world when Jesus returns and what happens to individuals when we die. My eschatology has developed in both areas. Growing up Anglican, I had no beliefs about the … Read More “My Eschatology Has Changed (But It’s Not the End of the World)” »
