Why A.D. 70 Matters Today [Eschatology Matters]

About this episode

Matt Plett discusses the significance of Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24 and its fulfillment in A.D. 70.

Did Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24 find its fulfillment in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70? In this final installment of his Olivet Discourse series, Matt Plett walks through the major themes of Matthew 24, the fall of Jerusalem, the end of the old covenant age, and the victorious reign of Christ. Learn why many Christians believe Jesus' words were fulfilled exactly as He predicted—and what that means for the church, the Great Commission, and the future of Christ's kingdom.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Plett

Topics covered

• Eschatology
• Fulfillment of prophecy
• Destruction of Jerusalem
• Old covenant
• Reign of Christ
• Christian beliefs

Keywords

• A.D. 70
• Matthew 24
• Olivet Discourse
• destruction of Jerusalem
• Christian eschatology
• old covenant
• Christ's kingdom
• Great Commission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: the church, the Great Commission, Christ's kingdom

Books & works: Matthew 24

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