Explain which perspective, if either, do you think plays a more central role in Paul’s thought.

Read the Power Point on prophecy and eschatology. Also read Chapter 18 in the Grant book and 1 Thessalonians (a very short NT letter). Point out two examples from the Thessalonians letter, one that suggests a future eschatological perspective, and one the suggests a realized eschatological perspective. Explain which perspective, if either, do you think plays a more central role in Paul’s thought. Remember to include specific examples from the text in your analysis.