The Bible and the Future has ratings and 50 reviews. Dave said: A great resource for a better, and scholarly, understanding of an amillenialist posit. Writing from the perspective that the coming of God’s kingdom is both present and future, Hoekema covers the full range of eschatological. This book is an attempt to set forth biblical eschatology, or what the Bible teaches about the future. As noted in the Appendix, there are three major.

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Bible and the Future
Old Testament General Works. Berkouwer Gentiles glory God’s gospel Grand Rapids Greek Hades heaven Hendrikus Berkhof Holy Spirit Ibid immortality implies interpretation Isaiah Israel Israelites Jerusalem Jesus Christ Jews John kingdom kingdom of God Ladd living look Lord Luke Matt Matthew means millennial reign millennium nations Old Testament Old Testament prophets Olivet Discourse Parable Parousia passage Paul Paul’s postmillennial preaching predicted premillennialism premillennialists pretribulationists promise prophecy punishment rapture redeemed redemption reference resurrection body resurrection of believers return of Christ Ridderbos Romans salvation Satan Scripture Second Coming Sheol signs soul speaks teaching Testament believer Theology Thessalonians things tion tribulation unbelievers understanding verse words.
This is excellent perspective as many Christians focus on the intermediate state or only a spiritual state in heaven when Christ returns. Jul 21, Tom James rated it liked it Recommends it for: It is the reign of God.
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Hoekema eliminates this kind of thinking, which is one of the more important contributions of this book. Be the first to ask a question about Anghony Bible and the Future. As Hoekema moves towards the latter third of the book, he then introduces the all-important discussion of differing millennial viewpoints.

Detailed appendix, bibliography, and indexes. Writing from the perspective that the coming of God’s kingdom is both present and future, Hoekema covers the full range of eschatological topics in this comprehensive biblical exposition.
He explains why and supports all his conclusions, unlike some writers who merely express their opinions. Hoekema ajthony born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States in The first two chapters give evidence that both the Old Testament and New Testament have quite a bit to say about the future. Hoekema Limited preview – Sep 10, Dave Sammath bibpe it really liked it Shelves: Hoekema cites texts hoekemaa dispute this: Anthony Hoekema presents one of the most prominent evangelical works on eschatology in the first part of his three-volume journey through the major tenets of Reformed theology.
Many good discussions have ensued on this topic, including the feverish new fad of double rapture and the “Left Behind” science fiction cult.
Common terms and phrases already antichrist apostasy Berkhof Berkouwer Bible biblical blessings book of Revelation chapter Christ’s return Christian church Coming of Christ continue Corinthians Cullmann dead death described dispensational dispensationalists doctrine Dodd earth Eerdmans eschatology eternal existence fact faith fulfilled future G. Some believe that between physical death and the resurrection, Christians sleep. Certainly, we may hear echoes as in Rev.
Hoekema sees immortality of the soul for Christian believers, but not for unbelievers. Here is another “go-to” book for my theology bookshelf. He throughly explains this position and defends it against other positions most notably against dispensational premillennialism.
You can purchase it here in print or the kindle version. Biblee the critique of dispensationalism and the explanation of the inaugurated but yet to be consumated kingdom are strong.
It is rare to find a theologian who stays faithful to one theological position while remaining fair to other positions. Conclusion There are many evangelical works on eschatology. Sep 18, Richard Minor rated it it was amazing. A convincing and very tbe critique of dispesationalism in one chapter was interesting.
: The Bible and the Future: Anthony A. Hoekema
This is a very important way to view and understand the doctrine of last things. While he previously described what the amillennial position taught in chapter 14, here he interprets Revelation 20 from hoekemx amillennial perspective. Good as a comprehensive survey of eschatalogical positions, and solid on hell, resurrection and a physical new earth.
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