Eschatology - Important Dates

Class Schedule & Duration: Sunday, April 12, 6-8pm. (12 weeks)  

Eschatology or the Doctrine of Last Things

Prophecy is extremely important to Pentecostal believers. In the early days of the 20th century movement, the soon return of Christ was a major emphasis. For these Pentecostal pioneers, Jesus was the center of their lives. He was the Savior not willing that any should perish. He was the Baptizer who empowers believers to carry the message of hope and deliverance to the ends of the earth. He was the Healer who supernaturally restores broken and hurting bodies to health. And seldom was a sermon preached in those early days that did not remind listeners that Jesus was coming soon—very soon!

But we must now ask ourselves: “Does the truth of Christ’s return energize our ministry as it did the Early Church and the early 20th century Pentecostals?” As you begin this study of eschatology, or the study of last things, you must understand the tremendous importance of the subject. Curiosity about what will happen and when it will happen is normal. But that is not the main purpose of this study. The Holy Spirit desires to make these truths come alive in the deepest recesses of your heart for two vital purposes: (1) to help you live a holy life, even as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15, 16), and (2) to send you wherever God calls you to go with His message of salvation (Mark 16:15). We will be praying that you experience the divine presence of the Holy Spirit as you study this course.

Course Description THE245 Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come 

A biblical study of end-time events written from a Pentecostal perspective. The course studies the Rapture, plus various views of the Tribulation and the Millennium. It provides excellent material for teaching and preaching on the Second Coming of Christ.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to

1. Explain how biblical prophecy is strong evidence the Bible is divinely inspired.
2. Describe the past, present, and future of God’s plan for redeeming a fallen human race.
3. Explain what happens to the believer between death and resurrection at the Rapture.
4. List and indicate the importance of Old and New Testament covenants in God’s plan.
5. Distinguish clearly between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ.
6. Describe how Christians should be living in expectation of Christ’s coming.
7. Explain how the Great Tribulation relates to the “Day of the Lord.”
8. Identify the evil forces who defy God in the Tribulation.
9. Explain the significance of the seals, trumpets, and bowl judgments of the Tribulation.
10. Describe Armageddon as the ultimate conflict between God and Satan.
11. Name and explain the major historical views of the Millennium.
12. Describe the activities of Israel and the saints during the Millennium.
13.Explain how the New Heaven and New Earth will be different from the Millennial reign of Christ.