081 | Eschatology Matters: An Intro to Views of the End Times and Why It Matters

Eschatology (the study of last things) is an area of theology that is often considered highly controversial, debatable and divisive. However, what we believe about the End Times affects our times and the way we live today in significant ways, which are often overlooked.Many people can indeed be adamantly and even aggressively committed to their particular understanding of the unfolding of history and the consummation of all things. Some end-times zealots are even willing to call others heretics for differing with their particular view.On the other hand, a lot of Christians in the Evangelical church today consider eschatology an unimportant part of their doctrine, categorizing it as a secondary or tertiary issue. “We just need to all agree that Christ is coming back” can be a polite dismissive way of turning the topic to something else when it comes up. This can be driven by fear, ignorance or apathy. Some feel like it is a topic that they can never hope to understand (after all, if all of these PhDs can’t figure it out – how can a layperson hope to do so?).As a result, many Christians and churches today decide (either explicitly or implicitly) to avoid healthy debate and discussion concerning the topic altogether. Many others simply adopt the tradition they have inherited through their church or favourite set of Bible teachers without critically analyzing it. However, while it is true that one’s eschatology should not divide us in terms of one’s status of salvation and fellowship within a local congregation, it is important to many aspects of daily Christian life and faith. Eschatology is not of primary importance, but it is not unimportant.📰 Read the written article here: https://theotivity.com/post/eschatology-matters/😁 If you got value from this video, please don't forget to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!-----------------ℹ️ For more info on THEOTIVITY, please visit: ⁠https://www.theotivity.com/⁠💰 Donate:⁠https://www.givesendgo.com/theotivity⁠➡️ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/theotivity⁠➡️ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theotivity/⁠➡️ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theotivity