1 Timothy 4:1–5 as a neglected eschatological passage
In 1 Timothy 4:1, the Spirit explicitly states that in later times some will devote themselves to the teachings of demons. While acknowledging the future implications of these doctrines, most commentators focus on their historical origins. To demonstrate that 1 Timothy 4:1–5 is an overlooked eschato...
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| description | In 1 Timothy 4:1, the Spirit explicitly states that in later times some will devote themselves to the teachings of demons. While acknowledging the future implications of these doctrines, most commentators focus on their historical origins. To demonstrate that 1 Timothy 4:1–5 is an overlooked eschatological passage, this article examined the expression ‘later times’ (1 Tm 4:1), reconsidered the content of these demonic teachings (1 Tm 4:3a), and linked the passage (1 Tm 4:3b–5) to the Noahic covenant – and subsequently to end-time texts. It is argued that 1 Timothy 4:1–5 should be recognised as an eschatological passage that has often been neglected. The ‘later times’ (1 Tm 4:1) of the church age could serve as the backdrop for prophecies destined for fulfilment during the Tribulation Period.
Contribution: The fallen world may well be prepared for the ‘end game’ (1 Tm 3:16; 6:15) of the later times of the church age – even the Tribulation Period – but nothing can thwart the plan of God in Christ (1 Tm 1:4), for the true Sovereign and great mystery of godliness will return (1 Tm 3:16; 6:15). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-12fb6239d6e149e485eeabe0bc506c9a2025-08-20T03:29:27ZafrAOSISIn die Skriflig1018-64412305-08532025-06-01591e1e810.4102/ids.v59i1.316226991 Timothy 4:1–5 as a neglected eschatological passageJacob J. Scholtz0Independent Researcher, OnrusrivierIn 1 Timothy 4:1, the Spirit explicitly states that in later times some will devote themselves to the teachings of demons. While acknowledging the future implications of these doctrines, most commentators focus on their historical origins. To demonstrate that 1 Timothy 4:1–5 is an overlooked eschatological passage, this article examined the expression ‘later times’ (1 Tm 4:1), reconsidered the content of these demonic teachings (1 Tm 4:3a), and linked the passage (1 Tm 4:3b–5) to the Noahic covenant – and subsequently to end-time texts. It is argued that 1 Timothy 4:1–5 should be recognised as an eschatological passage that has often been neglected. The ‘later times’ (1 Tm 4:1) of the church age could serve as the backdrop for prophecies destined for fulfilment during the Tribulation Period. Contribution: The fallen world may well be prepared for the ‘end game’ (1 Tm 3:16; 6:15) of the later times of the church age – even the Tribulation Period – but nothing can thwart the plan of God in Christ (1 Tm 1:4), for the true Sovereign and great mystery of godliness will return (1 Tm 3:16; 6:15).https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/3162teachings of demonseschatologynoahic covenant1 timothy 4later timesclimate change |
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| title | 1 Timothy 4:1–5 as a neglected eschatological passage |
| title_full | 1 Timothy 4:1–5 as a neglected eschatological passage |
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| title_short | 1 Timothy 4:1–5 as a neglected eschatological passage |
| title_sort | 1 timothy 4 1 5 as a neglected eschatological passage |
| topic | teachings of demons eschatology noahic covenant 1 timothy 4 later times climate change |
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