Act 2:17 | Scofield | STEP | last days A distinction must be observed between "the last days" when the prediction relates to Israel, and the "last days" when the prediction relates to the church ; ; ; ; ; ; . Also distinguish the expression the "last days" (plural) from "the last day" (singular); the latter expression referring to the resurrections and last judgment ; ; ; . The "last days" as related to the church began with the advent of Christ but have especial reference to the time of declension and apostasy at the end of this age ; ; . The "last days" as related to Israel are the days of Israel's exaltation and blessing, and are synonymous with the kingdom-age ; ; . They are "last" not with reference to this dispensation, but with reference to the whole of Israel's history.

Acts 2:17

last days

A distinction must be observed between "the last days" when the prediction relates to Israel, and the "last days" when the prediction relates to the church 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-8; Hebrews 1:1,2; 1 Peter 1:4,5; 2 Peter 3:1-9; 1 John 2:18,19; Jude 1:17-19. Also distinguish the expression the "last days" (plural) from "the last day" (singular); the latter expression referring to the resurrections and last judgment ; John 6:39,40,44,54; 11:24; 12:48. The "last days" as related to the church began with the advent of Christ Hebrews 1:2 but have especial reference to the time of declension and apostasy at the end of this age ; 2 Timothy 3:1; 4:4. The "last days" as related to Israel are the days of Israel's exaltation and blessing, and are synonymous with the kingdom-age ; Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-7. They are "last" not with reference to this dispensation, but with reference to the whole of Israel's history.