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Realized eschatology

Concept in Christian eschatology

Summary

Concept in Christian eschatology

Realized eschatology is a Christian eschatological theory popularised by J.A.T. Robinson, Joachim Jeremias, Ethelbert Stauffer (1902–1979), and C. H. Dodd (1884–1973) that holds that the eschatological passages in the New Testament do not refer to the future, but instead refer to the ministry of Jesus and his lasting legacy. Eschatology is therefore not the end of the world but its rebirth instituted by Jesus and continued by his disciples, a historical (rather than transhistorical) phenomenon. Those holding this view generally dismiss eschatology theories, believing them to be irrelevant; they hold that what Jesus said and did, and told his disciples to do likewise, are of greater significance than any messianic expectations. Realized eschatology is contrasted with consistent eschatology. The two concepts have been combined in inaugurated eschatology.

Criticism

Theologian John Walvoord asserts that this view is attractive to liberal Christians who prefer to emphasize the love and goodness of God while rejecting the notion of judgment. Instead, theology professor David Wheeler suggests that eschatology should be about being engaged in the process of becoming, rather than waiting for external and unknown forces to bring about destruction.

References and notes

References

  1. Horne, Charles M.. (1970). "Eschatology - The Controlling Thematic In Theology,". [[Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society]].
  2. (1993). "A Theology of the New Testament". Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.
  3. McKim, Donald K.. (2014). "Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms". Presbyterian Publishing.
  4. [https://bible.org/seriespage/22-johns-problem-jesus-luke-718-35 John's Problem with Jesus]
  5. [https://www.scribd.com/document/41829212/Eschatology Ruby Mathews, Eschatology in Matthew]
  6. Walvoord, John F.. (1970). "Realized Eschatology". .
  7. Wheeler, David L.. (1993). "Toward a Process-Relational Christian Eschatology". Center for Process Studies.
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