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Futurist (Noun)

A theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future.

Nouns denoting people.

A futurist interpretation of Revelation 20:1-6 sees the Millennium as a literal 1000-year period that will occur in the future, not a symbolic representation of the Church age.
According to futurist theology, the Tribulation period described in Matthew 24 will be a global catastrophe that affects all nations just before Jesus Christ returns to establish His kingdom on earth.
Futurists often emphasize that the prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39 refers to a future war that will involve Russia and a coalition of other nations attacking Israel.
Many futurist scholars see the four horsemen of Revelation 6:2 as symbolic of four major events of the future: conquest, war, famine, and death, which will characterize the Tribulation period.
Some futurists believe that the Gog-Magog war of Ezekiel 38-39 may occur just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, serving as the catalyst that sets in motion the inevitable chain of events leading to His return.

Someone who predicts the future.

Nouns denoting people.

The famous futurist accurately predicted the rise of social media and its impact on modern society.
She made a career out of being a futurist, speaking at conferences and advising companies on upcoming trends.
The self-proclaimed futurist gained a large following online for his videos predicting major world events.
Many considered him a charlatan, but the futurist remained convinced that his methods were scientifically sound.
The tech entrepreneur turned futurist after a life-changing experience and now devotes his life to preparing for a sustainable future.