The eschatology of 1 Thessalonians in the light of its spirituality
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Date
2008
Authors
De Villiers, P. G. R.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
English: This article investigates the eschatology of 1 Thessalonians from the perspective of its spirituality. It first analyses the way in which eschatology suits and reflects its Thessa lo nian context and the conversion of the Thessalonians. Secondly, it analyses how past events are presented in light of their final spiritual journey. Thirdly, it describes the present situation in Thessalonica and, fourthly, the future in terms of God’s ultimate soteriological and judicial actions for humanity. The article concludes with a discussion of the mystical nature of eschatology and the specific pronouncements about the future transformation of believers.
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Keywords
Spirituality, Eschatology, 1 Thessalonians, Paul
Citation
De Villiers, P. G. R. (2008). The eschatology of 1 Thessalonians in the light of its spirituality. Acta Theologica, 28(1), 1-32.