not quite five stars | Victorious Eschatology/Second Edition

Different View on The End Times | Victorious Eschatology/Second Edition | Harold R. Eberle & Martin Trench

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	• Victorious Eschatology/Second Edition Harold R. Eberle & Martin Trench Worldcast Publishing, 2007 - 336 pages average customer review:based on 9 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not For the theological novice!

This is not replacement theology, it is very sound doctrine with very sound scriptural backing. I do not recommend the close-minded, theological novice read this book and then turn it into a religious debate. Pray before reading and ask for understanding and clarity of thought and then the revelation will come forth.

A very good read about kingdom theology!

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not quite five stars

I just finished this book less than an hour ago, and my overall reaction is "wow". For anyone interested in a powerful argument against futurist theology (think "Left Behind"), I highly recommend this book. Best of all, the authors write in a style that is easily understandable by the lay person. You do not need to be a serious student of theology to follow the arguments presented in this book.

While I have long held to what the authors call the "partial preterist" view -- and had arguments to support that theology -- the authors reinforced my beliefs with a more complete, and therefore more compelling, Biblical analysis of the partial preterist and futurist views. All in all, this is a well-researched, well-documented and well-reasoned book. In particular, I appreciated how the authors tied relevant passages from across the Bible -- New and Old Testaments alike -- to bolster their arguments. Unsurprisingly, the authors referenced arguments from Daniel and Revelation, but also brought in passages from Matthew (in particular, Matthew 24), Luke, Mark, Ezekial, etc., as well as commentaries from many Christian writers outside of the canon. This depth of research and analysis is, in my opinion, the primary strength of this book.

However, from time to time, I found myself becoming annoyed with a few too many arguments along the lines of "this point is obvious, so we won't discuss it in any greater detail." In my experience, such hand-waving is the hallmark of a poorly (or at least, insufficiently) thought out argument. Considering how much work the authors have obviously poured into this book, I was greatly disappointed when I encountered such intellectual shortcuts. Fortunately, I only noticed this a few times in the book. By far, most of the arguments are well-reasoned and well-explained. I hope the authors can complete their presentation in the Third Edition :)

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Different View on The End Times

A lot of people are studying "End Times" and the second coming of Christ. I found this view more reasonable than the "Left Behind " series. If you follow the scriptures as you read this book, you'll discover that the idea that the church, or those who have accepted Jesus as Savior, will not escape the "Tribulation" only Gods' wrath. I have long questioned the 70th week being separated from the 69 weeks.
I found it very well written and an inspiration to really search the scriptures more thoroughly for myself and not take what we've been taught for a hundred years as fact, something we all should do.

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Every Christian should read this book.

What if everything most Christians have been taught about the "End Times" is inaccurate? What if our eschatology is making is actually causing us to be less effective in winning the world? This book will make you think which is something that many church leaders have not equipped the people of the church to do. (I myself have been guilty of this in the past. I have been a pastor for nearly 30 years) This is a book for the truly brave. If you are just longingly waiting to get raptured out of your crummy life, this book isn't for you. But if you long to be used by God to do great things, you'll love Victorious Eschatology!

Tim Hacker
Senior Leader
Harvest Life Fellowship
Defiance, OH

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Highly Recommended Read

For those that are tired of fearing the future and all the doom-and-gloom prophecies, this book is a must-read. It provides detailed analyses into many key prophetic Scriptures that are being misinterpreted by doomsday preachers. By evaluating these Scriptures in their proper historical contexts, we can see that most of them is being prophesied for the near future, right after the Crucifixion, and not for the 21st Century. Look into what is being said here, and make up your mind whether to continue living in fear of the future, or have a victorious, positive view of what God is doing now and the future to bring His Kingdom on Earth!

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A biblically-based optimistic view of the future. Along with a historical perspective, Harold R. Eberle and Martin Trench present a clear understanding of Matthew 24, the book of Revelation, and other key passages about the events to precede the return of Jesus Christ. Satan is not going to take over this world. Jesus Christ is Lord and He will reign until every enemy is put under His feet!

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