ESCHATOLOGY

“Last Things”

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1. Tribulation – Matthew 24:21-28

Differing views:

Pre – raptured before the 7 year period of tribulation

Mid – endure first ½ of tribution period – then raptured after

Post – raptured after the 7 year period of tribulation

2. Rapture – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Differing Views:

Full – all are raptured

Partial – some are raptured sooner than others depending on state of

spiritual readiness

3. Second Coming of Christ – Parousia – Matthew 24:29-31; 2 Peter 3:10

4. Millennial Reign (1000 years) – Revelation 20:1-7

Different Views:

Pre-millennialism – Jesus returns prior to 1000 year reign

Post-millennialism – Jesus returns after?????

A-millenialism – Augustine – 1000 year reign is symbolic not literal

5. The Day of the Lord – Matthew 25:31-46; Joel 2:28-3:21