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Eschatology
What the Bible Says Will Happen in End Times
by Mary Fairchild
Eschatology Definition
Eschatology is the branch of
Christian theology dealing with the biblical study of end times prophecies and
the events of the last days.
Some of these events include the
Rapture, the Second Coming of Christ, the Tribulation, the Millennial Kingdom
and the Future Judgments.
The primary books of the Bible
pertaining to end times prophecy are the book of Daniel, the book of Ezekiel
and the book of Revelation.
Though a challenging area of
study, Eschatology helps believers understand the prophetic passages of Scripture
and how to live the Christian life in preparation for the end times.
What Is the
Rapture?
Although the term
"rapture" is not found in the Bible, the theory is based on
Scripture.
The rapture describes a future,
end-times event when all true believers who are still alive before the end of
the world will be taken from the earth by God into heaven.
What Is the
Tribulation?
The Tribulation, as taught by
most Bible scholars, encompasses a future seven-year period when God will
complete his discipline of Israel and final judgment upon the unbelieving
citizens of the world.
Those who accept a
Pre-Tribulation Rapture theory believe that Christians who have trusted Christ
as Lord and Savior will escape the Tribulation.
Who Is the
Antichrist?
The name "antichrist"
is only found four times in the Bible.
A study of these verses shows
that many antichrists (false teachers) will appear between the time of Christ's
first and Second Coming,
but there will be one great antichrist who will rise to power during the end
times, or "last hour," as 1 John phrases it.
He will deny that Jesus is
the Christ. He will deny both God the Father and
God the Son. He will be a liar and a deceiver.
The Rapture and
the Second Coming
According to scholars, the Bible
speaks of two separate and distinct events — the Rapture of the church and the
Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
The Rapture will occur when Jesus
Christ returns for his church.
The Second Coming will happen
when Jesus Christ returns with the church to
defeat the antichrist, overthrow evil and then establish his thousand-year
reign.
What Is the Battle of Armageddon?
This epic end times clash,
predicted by the Apostle John in the book of Revelation, will pit Jesus Christ
against the forces of evil.
The outcome is a victory for
Jesus Christ and his followers.
What Is the
Judgment Seat of Christ?
At the Judgment Seat of Christ,
Christians will appear before Jesus, to be rewarded for their works are done in
his name while they were on earth.
It is a serious time in each
believer's eternal life but
should not be an occasion for fear.
Prophetic Books
The Book of
Daniel is an important prophetic book dealing with the future
of Israel and the Millennial Kingdom.
The Book of
Ezekiel has some striking similarities to the prophetic book of
Revelation, with a vision of the New Jerusalem, the center of the Millennial
Kingdom.
The Book of
Revelation is largely devoted to the topic of end times
prophecy.
Mary Fairchild
Introduction
Christian minister since 1988
with General Biblical Studies and Missions degrees
Full-time writer and editor
specializing in Christianity, Bible study, and Christian living since 2005
Author and general editor of
"Stories of Calvary"
Experience
Mary Fairchild has worked full
time in Christian ministry since 1988. While in Bible School, she worked for a
major city church as the assistant to the dean of Christian education. Next,
Mary served on the foreign mission field in Brazil from 1990-1994. Upon
returning to the States, Mary became a pastoral assistant and office manager
for a large intercity church.
Mary worked as the general
editor on several Christian books and booklets for Calvary Chapel St.
Petersburg from 2006 until 2017. Recently, Mary joined the team of writers for
GotQuestions.org, where she provides responses to questions related to the
nature of God, the Scriptures, salvation, and other spiritual topics.
Education
Mary received a General
Biblical Studies degree from an Interdenominational Christian Training Center
in Central Florida. She also holds a Missions degree from Youth With A Mission
Discipleship Training School.
Publications
"Stories of Calvary"
(2008, Winepress Publishing)
"Exposing
Samson" (General Editor, 2009, Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg)
A Message from Mary Fairchild
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