To be consistent with your position on infallible authority, you ought first to learn Rome's interpretation of any given passage, so that you may know for certain that you understand it correctly. After all, studying privately could lead you to some very dangerous conclusions, as we all know.
It is one thing to come to a conclusion which is "dangerous", it is quite another to think in self-conceited pride that my interpretation is more accurate than that of 2000 years of men far more holy, wise, and learned than I. Luther didn't even know the Greek very well, yet he invented a system of justification which the Early Fathers, who spoke the languge fluently, never saw in the scriptures nor learned from the lips of the Lord Himself. Makes ya wonder.
Is the Pope incapable of infallibly interpreting those passages related to eschatology? If not, why does he not infallibly relate to all the meaning, so that we may no longer be in the dark about what the future holds
First of all, the duty of the office of the papacy is not defined in terms of coming up with new doctrine or inventing doctrine on one's own, unlike that of Protestantism which has had a penchant for that for the last 500 years.
Any doctrinal disputes are first brought to council (remember the Jerusalem Council in Acts?) and then, after a conclusion is reached, given to the Holy Father for final review and approval. The pope is not a dictator who can make up doctrine as he goes along.
Secondly, there has been no real need to define Eschatology in the same manner that there was the nature of Christ in the Nicene Council. This is perhaps because any understanding of Eschatology ultimately has little bearing on one's salvation, whereas the understanding of Who Jesus is has a major and profound impact on one's salvation.
Note, however, that this is your own position, not mine, although I must say that I think your interpretations are off in several areas.
Well, I'm a convinced Preterist. I hear that a lot.
Cordially in Christ,
Brother Ed
