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Your Kingdom Come: The Doctrine of Eschatology

  1. Lesson One
    The Goal of Creation
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    The Living and the Dead
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Coming of the King
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The End of the Age
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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    1 Assessment

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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. Define “eschatology.” Broadly understood, what period of time is covered under the term eschatology?
  2. What does the creation account of Genesis 1–2 tell us about our God-ordained roles and responsibilities? How is this related to the “cultural mandate”?
  3. What is the proto-euangelion, and where is it found in Scripture? Why was it necessary?
  4. List and describe the five major redemptive covenants in the Old Testament. What expectations for God’s kingdom were associated with each covenant?
  5. Based on Old Testament prophetic descriptions of the eschaton, what blessings were expected in the last days? Use specific Scripture references to support your answer.
  6. What were the two great ages expected by first century Jewish theologians? Given the theological developments that took place between the Old and New Testaments, did Jesus and his apostles confirm or contradict this Jewish expectation? Use specific Scripture references to support your answer.
  7. How did unmet expectations and prophetic mystery create complications for the New Testament church’s belief that Jesus was the Messiah?
  8. The apostles’ adjusted expectations came with an understanding of “inaugurated eschatology”? What does this phrase mean? Explain how the kingdom of God has come, is coming, and will come in the three stages of inaugurated eschatology.

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

  1. How are you called to fulfill the cultural mandate? In what ways can you exercise the kingly and priestly role of working and taking care of the things over which God given us authority?
  2. Genesis 3:15 tells us that, since the Fall, the human race has been divided between those who serve God’s purposes and those who rebel against him. How should we as Christians relate to those who rebel against God’s will?
  3. Isaiah’s prophecy in Isaiah 2:2-4 created a vivid picture of the eschaton. Which element of his prophecy are you most eagerly anticipating? Explain your answer.
  4. Jesus didn’t fulfill all of the expectations for the last days in his first advent, but he will complete his work when he returns in glory. How does this fact encourage the ministry of the church in the world today?
  5. Jesus taught that the timing of his return hasn’t been revealed to anyone. With this in mind, how should we evaluate the practice of searching the Bible for clues as to the date of the second coming?
  6. How would you respond to someone who claims that God doesn’t keep his promises in Scripture?
  7. How would you explain “inaugurated eschatology” to a new believer?
  8. What does the Great Commission require of churches today? What are some practical ways you can encourage those in your community to “make disciples of all nations?”
  9. What is the most significant thing you learned in this lesson?