Does “until” put an end to Christ’s kingdom?
Author of the interpretation
1 Corinthians 15:20–28 · 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 · Source evidence ↗
Daniel 7:1–28 · Daniel 7: oppressive kings and an everlasting kingdom · Source evidence ↗
Person
Cyril of Jerusalem
Christian teacher whose Catechetical Lectures explain biblical passages to candidates for baptism at Jerusalem.
“Now is the falling away”
Author of the interpretation
2 Thessalonians 2:1–17; complete chapter · 2 Thessalonians 2: the lawless one and the restrainer · Source evidence ↗
The Roman kings and Antichrist
Author of the interpretation
2 Thessalonians 2:1–17; complete chapter · 2 Thessalonians 2: the lawless one and the restrainer · Source evidence ↗
Daniel 7:1–28 · Daniel 7: oppressive kings and an everlasting kingdom · Source evidence ↗
Which temple does Cyril mean?
Author of the interpretation
2 Thessalonians 2:1–17; complete chapter · 2 Thessalonians 2: the lawless one and the restrainer · Source evidence ↗
Matthew 24:1-3 · Matthew 24:1–3 — the Temple’s destruction · Source evidence ↗
Three and a half years of tribulation
Author of the interpretation
Daniel 12:1–13 · Daniel 12:1–13 · Source evidence ↗
Daniel 7:1–28 · Daniel 7: oppressive kings and an everlasting kingdom · Source evidence ↗
Matthew 24:15-28 · Matthew 24:15–28 — flee Judea · Source evidence ↗
Meeting the Judge through works of mercy
Author of the interpretation
Daniel 7:1–28 · Daniel 7: oppressive kings and an everlasting kingdom · Source evidence ↗
Matthew 25:31–46 · Matthew 25:31–46 · Source evidence ↗
Cyril reads the aging poem as a vision of the end
Author of the interpretation
Daniel 7:1–28 · Daniel 7: oppressive kings and an everlasting kingdom · Source evidence ↗
Matthew 24:29-31 · Matthew 24:29–31 — the Son of man comes in the clouds · Source evidence ↗
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 · The dead and living meet the Lord · Source evidence ↗
Two advents of Christ
Author of the interpretation
Malachi 3:1–6 · Malachi 3:1–6 · Source evidence ↗
Christ’s return will be visible
Author of the interpretation
Matthew 24:15-28 · Matthew 24:15–28 — flee Judea · Source evidence ↗
Cyril expects the heavens to be renewed
Author of the interpretation
Matthew 24:29-31 · Matthew 24:29–31 — the Son of man comes in the clouds · Source evidence ↗
Matthew 24:32-51 · Matthew 24:32–51 — watch for the unexpected hour · Source evidence ↗
The cross as the sign in heaven
Author of the interpretation
Matthew 24:29-31 · Matthew 24:29–31 — the Son of man comes in the clouds · Source evidence ↗
The poor and servants are not overlooked
Author of the interpretation
Matthew 24:32-51 · Matthew 24:32–51 — watch for the unexpected hour · Source evidence ↗
Wars, divided churches, and signs Cyril saw in his own day
Author of the interpretation
Matthew 24:4-14 · Matthew 24:4–14 — wars, persecution and endurance · Source evidence ↗
Meeting the Lord in the clouds
Author of the interpretation
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 · The dead and living meet the Lord · Source evidence ↗