Earthquakes And Eschatology In The Gospel According To Matthew

Author : Brian Carrier
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783161596728

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Earthquakes and Eschatology in the Gospel According to Matthew by Brian Carrier Pdf

In this study, Brian Carrier provides a comprehensive analysis of the role that seismic language plays within the Matthean Gospel narrative. After reconstructing what connotations seismic language likely carried in Matthew's cultural context, the author utilizes an historically informed author-oriented narrative criticism that is complemented with redaction criticism to analyze the relationships that Matthew's seismic references display with regards to each other and to the overall narrative. This analysis leads to the conclusion that Matthew's seismic references collectively indicate that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus together represent the partial fulfillment of the Old Testament eschatological Day of the Lord.

Author : Paul Hinnebusch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Religion
ISBN : 089283093X

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St. Matthew's Earthquake by Paul Hinnebusch Pdf

For St. Matthew, Jesus' coming was earthshaking. Fivetimes in his Gospel, Matthew records that Jesus caused the earth to shake--when the wise men told Herod about his birth, when a storm rose at sea, when he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, when he died, and when he rose. In this study of the earthquake theme, the author uncovers hidden riches in St. Matthew's Gospel. The earthquake expresses the significance of Jesus' coming; because of him, all human history is radically changed. But the earthquake is also a judgment on the powers of darkness and an invitation to all Jesus' disciples. Those who obey him are called to follow him into that fearsome upheaval that shatters the old and ushers in the kingdom of God.

Author : Marc Grønbech-Dam
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004693906

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Jesus as the Son of 1-2 Samuel’s David by Marc Grønbech-Dam Pdf

Although the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the son of David, no one has systematically investigated how 1-2 Samuel influence Matthew's portrayal of Jesus as the son of David. This work addresses that lacuna and shows how the sustained use of 1-2 Samuel in Matthew evokes the themes of mercy and righteousness as the hallmarks of a proper Davidic shepherd. The book's systematic intertextual and narrative approach offers another way to understand Matthew’s Christology and portrayal of the kingdom of heaven. It helps the reader appreciate the justice-focused nature of Jesus’ rule and its religious and political implications.

Author : Richard Modee
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645159957

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It Is Done by Richard Modee Pdf

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ will be announced by the most unimaginably powerful earthquake never known by man, splitting the Mount of Olives in two, and changing the earth worldwide. There are at least seventeen earthquakes revealed in the Bible, nine of them in the New Testament. Every earthquake reveals God's presence and His power. Some reveal God's warning and wrath against sin. God placed every earthquake fault on the earth at the creation, and He knows where they are, when He will release them, for whatever purpose He chooses. The Bible describes five distinct conditions of the earth. First it was formless, lifeless, and enshrouded in darkness. After the six days of creation, the earth was transformed into the second condition: pristine, free of sin, beautiful, and peaceful for man. The sinful third condition occurred when satan entered the garden, introduced sin, and began to assault man. God cleansed the earth once again with the Great Flood, but man quickly reintroduced sin into the world, creating the fourth condition we are living in today. It is a world that is in serious moral decline due to greed, pride, immorality, disobedience, love for each other gone cold, and the increasing rejection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God will finally change this fourth condition with devastating events during the seven years of tribulation, releasing four worldwide earthquakes and finally, an unimaginable final earthquake to purge the earth of sin and create the peaceful, sin-free, and pristine fifth condition for 1,000 years. The earthly kingdom and the heavenly kingdom will become one, and Jesus will reign until the final judgement of sinners. God will bring the New Jerusalem down from heaven where we will be in the presence of God and Jesus for all eternity.

Author : David W. Lowe
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781411639706

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Earthquake Resurrection by David W. Lowe Pdf

EARTHQUAKE RESURRECTION presents a model for future events that will challenge the traditional interpretation of the prophecies of the Bible. Discover a shocking link between the resurrection of the dead and earthquakes which has momentous implications for a near-future global catastrophe which, according to Jesus and the apostle Paul, many will not escape. Reviews: a??You must get this printed. Ita??s superior to anything we have ever read on the resurrection. Every minister in the world should read it!a?? a?? Beulah, Leslie, ARa??Your book deserves the attention of every serious student of Bible prophecy.a?? a?? Gail, Vancouver, WAa??Your study opened up more of the Bible to me than I had ever known.a?? a?? Stephen, Shoreview, MNa??This changes everything! Prophecy teachers are going to have to change what they are teaching because of this book.a?? a?? Terrence, Brooklyn, NY

Author : Mike Parsons
Publisher : Freedom Apostolic Ministries Ltd.
Page : 853 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Eschatology of the Restoration of All Things by Mike Parsons Pdf

Eschatology is often thought of as describing the ‘end of the world’ or ‘end times’. Yet many have begun to conclude that the restoration of all things is an inevitable consequence of who God really is as Love, encouraging them to look to the future with optimistic anticipation and expectation. Isaiah prophesied no end to the increase of God’s government and peace, so why are believers still looking for an end? Mike Parsons examines the reasons for this confusion, exposing the ‘Great Deception’ that lies behind it, and proposing instead a ‘happy eschatology’ in which all of God’s children can recognise and fulfil their eternal destiny.

Author : Walter T. Wilson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467464284

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The Gospel of Matthew, vol. 2 by Walter T. Wilson Pdf

What was the original purpose of the Gospel of Matthew? For whom was it written? In this magisterial two-volume commentary, Walter Wilson interprets Matthew as a catechetical work that expresses the ideological and institutional concerns of a faction of disaffected Jewish followers of Jesus in the late first century CE. Wilson’s compelling thesis frames Matthew’s Gospel as not only a continuation of the biblical story but also as a didactic narrative intended to shape the commitments and identity of a particular group that saw itself as a beleaguered, dissident minority. Thus, the text clarifies Jesus’s essential Jewish character as the “Son of David” while also portraying him in opposition to prominent religious leaders of his day—most notably the Pharisees—and open to cordial association with non-Jews. Through meticulous engagement with the Greek text of the Gospel, as well as relevant primary sources and secondary literature, Wilson offers a wealth of insight into the first book of the New Testament. After an introduction exploring the background of the text, its genre and literary features, and its theological orientation, Wilson explicates each passage of the Gospel with thorough commentary on the intended message to first-century readers about topics like morality, liturgy, mission, group discipline, and eschatology. Scholars, students, pastors, and all readers interested in what makes the Gospel of Matthew distinctive among the Synoptics will appreciate and benefit from Wilson’s deep contextualization of the text, informed by his years of studying the New Testament and Christian origins.

Author : Leon Morris
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789740158

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The Gospel According To Matthew by Leon Morris Pdf

In the Christian Church the Gospel of Matthew has been considered the most important portrait of Jesus' life and message. Containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and a uniquely rich collection of parables, among many other things, Matthew has made a major contribution to the church throughout the centuries, and it still has much to say to the church today. This superb commentary in the Pillar series explores the meaning and relevance of Matthew in an eminently straightforward fashion. Leon Morris writes for readers who use commentaries to discover further what the Bible means. Throughout, he makes clear what he considers to be the meaning of the Greek text that Matthew has bequeathed to the church. A perceptive introduction precedes Morris's warmhearted verse-by-verse exposition of Matthew, an exposition based on his own literal translation of the text. Now a standard reference work on the Gospel of Matthew, this mature, evangelically oriented commentary will continue to meet the needs of students, pastor, and general readers alike.

Author : John K. Riches,David C. Sim
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567103277

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The Gospel of Matthew in its Roman Imperial Context by John K. Riches,David C. Sim Pdf

In what sense does Matthew's Gospel reflect the colonial situation in which the community found itself after the fall of Jerusalem and the subsequent humiliation of Jews across the Roman Empire? To what extent was Matthew seeking to oppose Rome's claims to authority and sovereignty over the whole world, to set up alternative systems of power and society, to forge new senses of identity? If Matthew's community felt itself to be living on the margins of society, where did it see the centre as lying? In Judaism or in Rome? And how did Matthew's approach to such problems compare with that of Jews who were not followers of Jesus Christ and with that of others, Jews and Gentiles, who were followers? This is volume 276 in the Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement series and is also part of the Early Christianity in Context series.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Gospel According to St. Matthew by Anonim Pdf

Author : Collin Hansen,Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780593193570

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Gospelbound by Collin Hansen,Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra Pdf

A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.

Author : Dale C. Allison Jr.
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725233577

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The End of the Ages Has Come by Dale C. Allison Jr. Pdf

How does one explain the New Testament texts that seem to announce the imminent arrival of the long-awaited Day of the Lord? In this study, Dale Allison presents a comprehensive analysis of the first-century beliefs about the period of suffering and tribulation which was to precede the general resurrection of the dead. Although such beliefs were not uncommon, they have received little attention from New Testament scholars. Dr. Allison argues that they provided the conceptual tools that allowed New Testament writers to make sense of the death and resurrection of Jesus, without abandoning altogether Jesus' own messianic expectations and belief in some imminent radical change. Dr. Allison shows that the realized eschatology of the Gospels is not, as is so often thought, the product of Jesus' own teaching and preaching. Rather, it stems from the reflection of the earliest Christian communities on the death of Jesus, in the light of his belief in a imminent End. Dr. Allison offers a stimulating and detailed account of the teaching of Jesus and of the New Testament records of the passion and resurrection of Jesus. He concludes his study with an important discussion of the way this process of reflection has continued throughout Christian history and indeed how it continues to influence Christian thinking today.

Author : John W. De Gruchy
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506431577

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The End Is Not Yet by John W. De Gruchy Pdf

The title of this book comes from Matthew's Gospel: You will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. . . . There will be famines and earthquakes in various places: all this is but the beginning of the birth pangs. (24:6-8). This locates The End Is Not Yet within popular religious rhetoric about the end time and more sophisticated theological discourse on eschatology or Christian hope for a better world premised on faith in God. But is such faith still justified? And if so, how are we to describe and embody it in the life of the world? The framework of the book is the current global historical context with a particular focus on the West, and especially the political and social issues that have been highlighted by the election of Donald Trump. Among these are totalitarianism and democracy, right-wing nationalism, apocalypticism and patriotism, globalization and economic injustice, terrorism and warmongering, and political and prophetic leadership.

Author : Jack W. Hayford,Dolores Hayford
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418569846

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E-Quake by Jack W. Hayford,Dolores Hayford Pdf

Pastor Jack Hayford believes the key to understanding the book of Revelation is to understand and correctly interpret the time and events surrounding the major earthquakes in Revelation. In E-Quake Pastor Hayford offers a practical study of the book of Revelation, not a speculative or sensationalized look at prophecy. Readers will understand how this revelation of Jesus Christ affects their lives today. He also shows them how to live in what are perhaps the end times, how to keep things in perspective, how to make sure their value system and priorities are in order, and how to apply the teaching of Revelation in practical ways.

Author : Leo Giampietro
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781456754785

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Final War by Leo Giampietro Pdf

In the end there will be many wars; this will be one of the signs that the end is near. In Matthew 24:7-8, Jesus Christ foretold signs that would mark the time leading up to His return: "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places ..." We have certainly seen devastating earthquakes in recent years. The December 2004 earthquake off Indonesia was the most powerful in decades, unleashing a massive tsunami that took some 300,000 lives. Less than a year later, an earthquake in southern Asia killed another 30,000. In Matthew 24:7, the Greek word translated "earthquakes" is seismos, from which we derive such English words as "seismology," referring to the study of earthquakes. Strong's Lexicon defines it as "a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake-earthquake, tempest. Seismos has a broader meaning than just the earth shaking. Matthew 8 records how a violent storm overtook Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee, threatening to capsize their boat and drown them-until Jesus miraculously calmed the winds and waves.