Perusing the Future Matthew 24:1–14

Futurists have been divided over whether or not the Olivet Discourse has already been partially fulfilled. The argument hinges on whether Matthew 24:4–14 describes general characteristics of the Church Age1 or only the future, seven-year Tribulation. These verses speak of “wars and rumors of wars” (v. 6); “famines, pestilences, and earthquakes” (v. 7); tribulation, martyrdom, betrayal