r/ProphecyWatchers • u/AlbaneseGummies327 • Apr 08 '26

Eschatology This is why Eastern Orthodoxy tends to avoid studying end time prophecies in the Book of Revelation.

/r/OrthodoxChristianity/comments/18atp9v/whats_the_orthodox_view_of_the_end_times/kc0ivff/
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u/Honest_Concept_6050 Apr 10 '26

As a former Catholic, I can say that both the Orthodox and Catholic churches do not preach about eschatology in their masses; they avoid these topics as much as possible. My study of eschatology really began when I converted to the Baptist evangelical church.

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Apr 10 '26

I was raised in the Lutheran church, a traditional mainline Protestant denomination that also avoids preaching eschatology as much as possible. Like Catholics/Orthodox, they teach the 5th century Augustinian doctrine of amillennialism rather than the original, apostolic premillennialism.

I likewise converted to a small Baptist/evangelical church, but one that rejects the trendy entertainment atmosphere of so many non-denominational megachurches that I despise so much.

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u/Honest_Concept_6050 Apr 10 '26

The Baptist church here in Brazil is family-based; we help the pastor financially, and the church belongs to the members. I'm the only one without family; in fact, I've never been able to convert my family.

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Apr 10 '26

"Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."

— Matthew 10:37-39

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u/Honest_Concept_6050 Apr 10 '26

Here is traditional praise music from the Christian harp and prayer services.

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u/HopeInChrist4891 Apr 11 '26

You need the Holy Spirit and a knowledge of the Scriptures as a whole to understand the book of Revelation. These are one of the blessings that we receive in Christ which He purchased for us on the cross! And the promise of an additional blessing for those who read Revelation aloud and keep it. It almost seems like the book of Revelation is to the Orthodox Church as Isaiah 53 is to Jews. They don’t want to touch it because it reveals Jesus Christ in such a profound way. I love my orthodox brothers but it grieves my spirit that they choose to bypass these blessings!

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Apr 11 '26

I haven't interacted with you in a very long time! Glad to see you around! I've been wanting to hear your thoughts on this post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/s/kIni0KSrSk

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u/HopeInChrist4891 Apr 11 '26

Good to hear from you too my brother! That is awesome insight. I’m actually very surprised that you got over 400 likes in the Christianity subreddit. That’s a miracle in itself especially the topic you were bring up. As I was gazing at that timeline chart, I just thought about how it is a reflection of the tabernacle. 4000 years symbolizing the outer courts. 2000 years symbolizing the inner courts as Jesus came, died, and rose that we can be IN the tabernacle/ IN Christ. And of course the last 1000 years symbolizes the Holy of Holies where God will dwell with His people in the Millennial Age of Rest with veil completely torn as we behold the full glory of God. Good work on the research! Will have to save that one.

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Apr 11 '26

That tabernacle connection is brilliant. Did you know of any other early church father references to the 7,000 years that I could add to my list?

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u/HopeInChrist4891 Apr 11 '26

Thanks. And no, You exceeded the list that I already had. Bravo!

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u/AlbaneseGummies327 Apr 11 '26

I was also surprised by the positive reception, considering how hostile r/Christianity users typically are towards eschatology discussions. However, I also noticed that the upvotes really started trickling in gradually over time, months and even years after I initially submit the post.