I'm not against the study of eschatology, but here is my question - Please take this as a survey and not an invitation to debate!
Regardless of what belief (or theory) you or I may subscribe to, does it change our...I'll use the term "job description" as Christians to be faithful disciples and witnesses of Christ? What I mean is - Would you agree/disagree that things like learning to let go of a resentment/grudge and forgiving someone, or practicing the "one-anothers" of the New Testament, or learning some basic Christian apologetics, or learning "How to have a comfortable sharing your faith conversation" are maybe more important?
Please bear with me - I'm only on my first cup of coffee, and I'm not sure I'm being clear. I'm asking this because over the last year I've encountered some Christians (and the number seems to be growing) who are REALLY into studying eschatology, but I think they could maybe use some development in the areas I'm mentioning FIRST. Honest, I'm really, REALLY trying to NOT be judgmental when I say this. But it's kind of disturbing.
Regardless of what belief (or theory) you or I may subscribe to, does it change our...I'll use the term "job description" as Christians to be faithful disciples and witnesses of Christ? What I mean is - Would you agree/disagree that things like learning to let go of a resentment/grudge and forgiving someone, or practicing the "one-anothers" of the New Testament, or learning some basic Christian apologetics, or learning "How to have a comfortable sharing your faith conversation" are maybe more important?
Please bear with me - I'm only on my first cup of coffee, and I'm not sure I'm being clear. I'm asking this because over the last year I've encountered some Christians (and the number seems to be growing) who are REALLY into studying eschatology, but I think they could maybe use some development in the areas I'm mentioning FIRST. Honest, I'm really, REALLY trying to NOT be judgmental when I say this. But it's kind of disturbing.