Did Peter Predict AD 70? [Eschatology Matters]

About this episode

Jay Rogers examines whether the Apostle Peter predicted the destruction of the universe or the end of the Old Covenant world in 2 Peter 3.

Did the Apostle Peter predict the destruction of the universe—or the end of the Old Covenant world? In Episode 8 of the Revelation Series, Jay Rogers examines one of the most debated prophecy passages in the New Testament: 2 Peter 3. Many Christians assume Peter was describing the end of the physical cosmos. But was he actually warning about the coming judgment on Jerusalem, the temple, and the Old Covenant order? In this episode: What Peter meant by "the day of the Lord" The meaning of the Greek word stoicheia ("elements") Why fire imagery appears throughout biblical judgment language The connection between Peter's warning and AD 70 How a preterist reading changes our understanding of prophecy Was Peter describing the end of the universe—or the end of an age?

People in this episode

Host: Jay Rogers

Topics covered

• Eschatology
• Biblical Prophecy
• Judgment
• Old Covenant
• New Testament
• Preterism

Keywords

• Peter
• AD 70
• Eschatology
• Judgment
• 2 Peter 3
• Preterism
• Old Covenant
• Fire Imagery

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Books & works: 2 Peter 3

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