Friday, February 3, 2012

31 days, 31 questions, 31 answers - Day 27

I read an article by author, professor and theologian Don Whitney that listed 31 questions to consider for a new year. I decided that I will answer one question each day in January OK, so it's February and I'm still answering. At least I tried. Here is question 27, and my answer.
1.      What one biblical doctrine do you most want to understand better this year, and what will you do about it? When I first read this question, I thought I would respond with the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. But, after some contemplation, I think I want to better understand the doctrine of last things. I have to admit that I am hesitant to forge into this doctrine because there have been so many who will look at end times passages and read into them what should not have been there. Everyone can think of abuses made by those who say they have the truest understanding of eschatology. And I do not want to be one of those who abuse the doctrine. But, I do think it is important to look at the doctrine biblically. I know that God gives us end times prophecy so that Christians can be assured that God is victorious and that His perfect will shall come to completion. I think He also gives us these prophecies so that we can persevere in spite of persecution. And since end times doctrine is so debated and discussed in our time, it is important that I understand it (as far as possible) and am able to discern false statements. So, with prayer, and with the understanding that I will not see each current world leader as the antichrist, I will spend some time trying to better understand this doctrine.

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