How it Ends: Brief Remarks on Reading 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
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This short essay reflects theologically upon aspects of the enigmatic passage 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 and contends that while certainly directed at assuaging eschatological anxieties Christian congregation to whom it is addressed, this not, as often suggested, uninterested in doctrine such. Rather, I argued precisely apocalyptic vision victorious eloquent epiphany Lord funds peace hope which Christians are called midst tumultuous times, orientation decisive for both faith theology.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Pro ecclesia
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2631-8334', '1063-8512']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/10638512221076401