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| − | The period of time referenced in the Apocalypse. | + | The period of time referenced in the Apocalypse, where the Antichrist takes control of the world, followed by the return of Christ 7 years later. |
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| + | Since its inception as the [[Children of God]], the group has predicted the iminent onset of the endtime. This belief has directly and significantly influenced many Family policies. | ||
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| + | In 197'''?''', [[David Berg]] [[prophecy|prophecied]] that Jesus would return in [[1985]]. When he failed to show up, however, it was explained that God changed his mind to allow more time for The Family to engage in proselitism and aquire new converts. | ||
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| + | [[The Family]] believes in a post-tribulation rapture. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.thefamily.org/endtime/ The Family: Endtime News] — From the offical Family website. | ||
| + | *[http://www.countdown.org/ Countdown to Armageddon] — A site run by The Family on the subject of the "endtime". Includes video clips from the Family-produced documentary "''Countdown to Armageddon''". | ||
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| + | [[Category:Beliefs]] | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 30 March 2005
The period of time referenced in the Apocalypse, where the Antichrist takes control of the world, followed by the return of Christ 7 years later.
Since its inception as the Children of God, the group has predicted the iminent onset of the endtime. This belief has directly and significantly influenced many Family policies.
In 197?, David Berg prophecied that Jesus would return in 1985. When he failed to show up, however, it was explained that God changed his mind to allow more time for The Family to engage in proselitism and aquire new converts.
The Family believes in a post-tribulation rapture.
External Links
- The Family: Endtime News — From the offical Family website.
- Countdown to Armageddon — A site run by The Family on the subject of the "endtime". Includes video clips from the Family-produced documentary "Countdown to Armageddon".
