Leading Thoughts on Eschatology in the Epistles to the Thessalonians

Authors

L. Fuerbringer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

7-1-1942

Document Type

Article

Keywords

pope, papacy, rome, antichrist, clement, st. john

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

In view of the importance of the matter, we return once more to Paul's discussion in 2 Thess. 2: 3-12, where the apostle sets forth that before Judgment Day the great falling away will occur and the Antichrist, whose nature and activities are described at some length, will put in his appearance. The passage was expounded verse by verse, various interpretations were presented, and finally augments were advanced why the Lutheran Church in its Confessions has justly applied this passage to the Roman Papacy. Since this historical line of argument is of particular significance in our day, we refer to the matter once more.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; 1 Peter 2:13; Matthew 22:21; Revelation 12:7-9; Matthew 16:18-19;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Fuerbringer, L. (1942) "Leading Thoughts on Eschatology in the Epistles to the Thessalonians," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 13, Article 42.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol13/iss1/42