Eschatology: Biblical, Historical, and Practical Approaches

Synopsis

Thirty Evangelical Scholars, Writing For The Student, The Pastor, And The Church At Large, Examine A Crucial And, For Some Christians, A Contentious Doctrine Of Scripture. Reflecting Various Points Of View While Avoiding A Sectarian Tone, Eschatology Presents An Accessible Overview Of The Doctrine Of The Future And Its Implications For Believers Today. Each Of The Four Sections Moves The Reader Toward An Evangelical, Holistic, Integrative, And Systematic Perspective On The Doctrine Of The Future. Whether Used As An Introductory Textbook Or As A Resource For Spiritual Growth, This Volume - Biblical, Thoughtful, And Practical - Combines The Best Elements Of Doctrine--back Cover. Contributing Authors -- Forword / Timothy George -- Biography Of Craig Alan Blaising / Steven L. James -- Preface / Jeffrey Bingham And Glenn R. Kreider -- Part 1. The Doctrine Of The Future And Its Foundations -- The Doctrine Of The Future And Canonical Unity : Connecting The Future To The Past / D. Jeffrey Bingham -- The Doctrine Of The Future And The Concept Of Hope / Stanley D. Toussaint -- The Doctrine Of The Future And The Weakening Of Prophecy / Charles C. Ryrie -- The Doctrine Of The Future, The Doctrine Of God, And Predictive Prophecy / John D. Laing And Stefana Dan Laing -- Part 2. The Doctrine Of The Future In The Bible -- The Old Testament: The Doctrine Of The Future And Moses : All Israel Shall Be Saved / Daniel I. Block -- The Doctrine Of The Future In The Historical Books / Gregory Smith -- The Doctrine Of The Future In The Psalms : Reflections On The Struggle Of Waiting / George L. Klein -- The Doctrine Of The Future In The Prophets / Mark F. Rooker -- The New Testament: The Doctrine Of The Future In The Synoptic Gospels / Darrell L. Bock -- The Doctrine Of The Future In John's Writings / David L. Turner -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Paul's Writings / W. Edward Glenny -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Hebrews And The General Epistles / David L. Allen -- Part 3. The Doctrine Of The Future In The History Of Christian Thought -- The Doctrine Of The Future In The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr, And Irenaeus Of Lyons / Stephen O. Presley -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Origen And Athanasius / Bryan M. Litfin -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Augustine / Jonathan P. Yates -- The Doctrine Of The Future In John Calvin / Nathan D. Holsteen -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Anabaptist Thought / Paige Patterson -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Jonathan Edwards / Glenn R. Kreider -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Baptist Theology / Kevin D. Kennedy -- The Doctrine Of The Future And Dispensationalism / Mark L. Bailey -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Jürgen Moltmann / Lanier Burns -- The Doctrine Of The Future In Contemporary European Theology / Friedhelm Jung And Eduard Friesen -- The Doctrine Of The Future : Millennialism In Contemporary Evangelical Theology / David S. Dockery -- Part 4. The Doctrine Of The Future And Christian Ministry -- The Doctrine Of The Future And Pastoral Care / J. Denny Autrey -- The Doctrine Of The Future And Contemporary Challenges / R. Albert Mohler, Jr. -- The Doctrine Of The Future And The Marketplace / Stephen N. Blaising. D. Jeffrey Bingham And Glenn R. Kreider, Editors ; Foreword By Timothy George. Includes Bibliographical References.