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Description: "Eschatology Built On Sand and the Dangers to Christianity in the West" is a thought-provoking essay that explores the erosion of the original Christian understanding of eschatology (the study of the end times) and its consequences for the authority of the New Testament and the negative impact that could have on the future of Western civilization. The essay examines the Jewish failures and disappointments in their apocalyptic expectations, particularly the events surrounding the destruction of the Second Temple in A.D. 70 and the Bar Kokhba Revolt in A.D. 132-136. It then transitions to the rise of Montanism in early Christianity and the development of Amillennialism by Saint Augustine.
The essay argues that the New Testament's clear teachings on the Second Coming and the end times have been misunderstood, appropriated or denied, leading to an erosion of confidence in the Son of God and in the Bible's authority. This erosion has impacted the moral and ethical standards of the Christian community and has contributed to the perception that Christianity is a superstition due to failed prophecies.
The author calls for Christians to approach Bible prophecy with diligence, humility, and a commitment to truth in order to restore the authority of the New Testament and provide a credible Gospel witness to the world. The essay serves as a warning about the consequences of misinterpreting Bible prophecy and the importance of understanding the historical context of the New Testament.