The Table Podcast What the Early Church Fathers Said About the End Times
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Dec 9, 2025 Join Paul Weaver, a New Testament expert, and Michael J. Svigel, a specialist in early church beliefs, as they explore how the early church viewed the end times. They discuss why these ancient perspectives still matter today and how they provide clarity amid modern confusion. Dive into the significance of eschatology for holy living, the context of New Testament writings, and key biblical passages shaping these beliefs. They also tackle wild end-time theories and offer insightful resources for deeper understanding.
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Early Church As Interpretive Filter
- Early church consensus can act as a filter to reduce modern interpretive confusion on eschatology.
- Michael J. Svigel argues that earliest teachings provide guardrails without answering every detail.
Eschatology Motivates How We Live
- Eschatology motivates present holiness and service because future transformation is assured.
- Dr. Paul D. Weaver connects hope in Christ's return to practical purity and faithful service.
Jewish Roots Shape Early Eschatology
- The earliest Christian movement was rooted in Jewish Scripture and expectations about a messianic kingdom.
- Dr. Paul D. Weaver emphasizes Daniel and the Hebrew Bible as foundational for New Testament prophecy.
