Theodicy and contrasting eschatological visions: The investigative judgement and the problem of evil

Abstract

In “Theodicy and Contrasting Eschatological Visions: The Investigative Judgment and the Problem of Evil” Anthony MacPerson addresses issues specific to eschatology such as the final fate of the wicked, the imperfect believer, the unevangelized pagan, the completeness of God’s victory over evil, and the prospect of evil’s full elimination, or its possible re-emergence. He notes that over time theologians have produced a range of eschatological responses to these issues. He outlines and analyzes some of these responses and compares them with the comprehensive Seventh-day Adventist eschatological vision based in the pre-advent and millennial judgments.