The Last Things

by Joseph Agar Beet

Publishers:

Methodist Book Concern; Eaton and Mains

, 1897

Overview

This book explores the second coming of Christ, and the future punishment of sin. The second section of the book examines four theories for the future punishment of sin: endless torment of the lost, universal salvation for all men, total annihilation, and probation after death.

Contents

Top Highlights

“This reconsideration has suggested, in opposition to the popular theory of the endless torment of the lost, other milder theories of the future punishment of sin.” (Page vi)

“was hidden before him and the Most High preserved him in the presence of his might, and revealed him to the elect.” (Page 22)

“the word destruction does not denote extinction but only the loss of all that gives worth to existence” (Page 123)

“Two chief subjects are here discussed: the Second Coming of Christ, and the Future Punishment of Sin.” (Page v)

“dead in Christ will rise first; then the living ones … shall be caught up.” (Page 26)

Product Details

• Title: Title of Collection
• Author(s): First M. Last
• Editor(s): First M. Last and First M. Last
• Translator(s): First M. Last, First M. Last, and First M. Last
• Edition: 2nd or Revised and expanded
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• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Publication Date: 2001
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About Joseph Agar Beet

Joseph Agar Beet was an English Wesleyan pastor from 1864 to 1885, and professor of systematic theology in Wesleyan College, Richmond, 1885–1905. He was also a member of the faculty of theology in the University of London in 1901–05.