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Expert: Rev. Robert Woods - 3/2/2004


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How do views of eschatology depend on the interpretation of the Abrahamic covenant?

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Blessings and thank you for your question.

As far as I know the Abrahamic covenant is not used as a deciding factor in the main eschatological views (i.e. pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib, pre-mill or post-mill).  

However, the Abrahamic covenant does play a role in how the 144,000 are viewed.  Most scholars see the 144,000 as Jews, plain and simple.  But, a few believe that the Abrahamic covenant is over.  That God no longer looks to the Jews as his "beloved."  They believe that the church has taken over the place of the Jews.  I am not one who believes this.

Others claim that Christ cannot come until the generations of Jews are complete (i.e. numerous as the sands of the sea).  

I don't know if this is what you wanted.  If you write a more detailed question I would be happy to follow up.

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I am an Senior Pastor of Southminster Church in Louisville, KY. I have a Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have an undergraduate degree in Government/Pre-law. I have special expertise in Church versus State issues. I have done intensive study in Baptist Doctrine and Eschatology. I can answer questions about separation of church and state, christian involvement in politics, what is the Baptist view on abortion, or capital punishment, who is going to heaven or to hell, what are the differences between the churches, why do Baptist immerse people, when is Jesus going to return, what are the signs of the end of time, is the battle of Armageddon going to come soon, and more! I am also co-author of the Book: The End of Days The Warning ISBN-13: 9781424199808 Check out our web site at http://www.theendofdaysthewarning.com

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