Christian religion Quote by David Flynn
““For as the few and obscure Prophecies concerning Christ’s first coming were for setting up the Christian religion, many and clear Prophecies concerning the things to be done at Christ’s second coming are not only for predicting, but also for effecting a recovery and re-establishment of the long-lost truth. —Issac Newton, Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John””
About This Quote
Source Book: Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John by Isaac Newton, 1733
Newton argues that early Christian prophecies established the faith, while later ones aim to restore lost truths about Christ’s return.
In simple terms: Early prophecies built Christianity; later ones seek to recover hidden truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding of prophetic teachings.
Themes
faith
prophecy
restoration
history
theology
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
reflective
Type
historical
theological
interpretive
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church teaching
- academic research
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Apocalyptic literature
interpretive tradition
spiritual renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern authentic prophecy from speculation?
- What role should modern scholarship play in interpreting ancient texts?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may be influenced by personal bias and historical context.
![“The Syrians called the constellation Orion, associated with Osiris, Gabbara, and the Arabians named it Al Jabbar—both meaning “the giant.”[700] The Arabian word for Orion, The Giant, has become the familiar word Algebra, the system of letters and symbols referring to particular quantitative…” quote by David Flynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fee/david-flynn-48041_quote_the-syrians-called-the-constellation-ori_1699232.jpg)
