THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PSALMS, ESCHATOLOGY The eschatology of the Psalms, or their focus on the “end times,” involves various themes such as the coming of a new Davidic king, an eschatological banquet, and the ultimate triumph of God. These themes are often found within the larger narrative of the Psalms as a […]

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PSALMS, ESCHATOLOGY He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. – Psalm 72:8 In contrast to the very negative outlook of much modern thought on the “last days”, the Psalms paint a highly hopeful picture.  Most Christians recognize that […]

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PSALMS, ESCHATOLOGY The eschatology of the Psalms, or the theology of the “last things,” focuses on the reign of a future Messiah, his suffering, death, and eventual victory. It presents a hopeful outlook where the Messiah’s reign ushers in a glorious, peaceful new era, including the ingathering of exiles […]

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETS Bible Dictionaries Prophecy, Prophets Holman Bible Dictionary Prophecy and Prophets Reception and declaration of a word from the Lord through a direct prompting of the Holy Spirit and the human instrument thereof. Old Testament Three key terms are used of the prophet. Ro’eh and hozeh are translated as “seer.” The most important […]