The Day of the LORD: Judgment, Deliverance, and Cosmic Phenomena

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Match the following beliefs with their descriptions:

Premillennialism = Belief in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth before the final judgment Dispensationalism = Belief that God's dealings with humanity are divided into seven distinct periods Amillennialism = Belief that the kingdom of God is a present reality with no literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth Postmillennialism = Belief in a period of peace and prosperity on earth before the final judgment

Match the following views with their emphasis:

Premillennialism = Emphasizes the importance of the rapture of the church Dispensationalism = Emphasizes the importance of the separate entity of the church from Israel Amillennialism = Emphasizes the church as the fulfillment of Israel Postmillennialism = Emphasizes the kingdom of God as a present reality

Match the following terms with their definitions:

The Day of the LORD = Significant event in the Bible where God intervenes for judgment and deliverance Divine Intervention = God actively demonstrating power and authority by intervening in the world Divine Decision = God bringing about judgment and deliverance to highlight His righteous rule and care for His people 10K Reign = Literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth as believed by Premillennialists

Match the following with their associated concept:

Judgment = God's righteous response to sin and rebellion Deliverance = God's salvation and rescue of His people Cosmic Phenomena = Dramatic events like the sun refusing to shine Fulfillment in the New Testament = Primarily associated with Jesus' second coming Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their significance:

Day of the LORD = A day of God's vindication and victory Judgment and Deliverance = Connected with punishment and deliverance Resurrection of the dead = Associated with the Day of the LORD in the New Testament Ultimate triumph of righteousness = Emphasized in the Day of the LORD in the New Testament Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects with their meanings:

Judgment = God's response to rebellion bringing consequences Deliverance = God's rescue demonstrating faithfulness Cosmic Phenomena = Symbolizing God's judgment and power Fulfillment in the New Testament = Emphasizing righteousness and salvation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their description:

Day of the LORD = Involves punishment for rebellion and deliverance for believers Judgment = Brings punishment for those who oppose God Deliverance = Demonstrates God's love and protection for believers Cosmic Phenomena = Associated with dramatic events symbolizing God's judgment Signup and view all the answers

Match the eschatological view with its basic characteristics:

Postmillennialism = Belief in Christ's ultimate victory over the Antichrist Existential Eschatology = Focus on existential significance of beliefs rather than historical content Premillennialism = Belief in Christ's return before establishing His kingdom Amillennialism = Rejection of a literal 1000-year earthly reign of Christ Signup and view all the answers

Match the theologian with the eschatological approach:

Rudolf Bultmann = Existential Eschatology Martin Heidegger = Existentialist philosophy influence on eschatological beliefs John Calvin = Reformer associated with postmillennialism Jonathan Edwards = Preacher associated with premillennialism Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its description:

Importance of personal faith = Emphasized by Existential Eschatology Literal heaven and hell = Rejected by Existential Eschatology Transforming the world through Christian living = Purpose of eschatology according to Existential Eschatologists Predicting the end of the world = Not the main focus of eschatological beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Match the time period with the dominance of an eschatological view:

Reformation until early 19th century = Postmillennialism Recent resurgence among some evangelical Christians = Interest in Postmillennialism Current interest in existential significance of beliefs = Existential Eschatology Heyday of premillennialism in Protestantism = 19th century Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Bible verse with the promise about life in heaven: 'And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.'

Revelation 21:3 = We will be in the presence of God Revelation 21:4 = We will be free from all sin, pain, and suffering 1 Corinthians 13:12 = We will have perfect knowledge and understanding 1 John 3:2 = We will be able to see God face to face Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Bible verse with the promise about life in heaven: 'He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.'

Match the following Bible verse with the promise about life in heaven: 'For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully.'

Match the following Bible verse with the promise about life in heaven: 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things.'

Match the following with their respective meanings:

False prophets = Many will arise and deceive many people Christ's return = No one knows the day or hour Thief in the night = Christ's return will come unexpectedly Parable of the ten virgins = Importance of being prepared for Christ's return Signup and view all the answers

Match the following passages with their emphasis:

Matthew 24-25 = Consistent teachings on the end times 1 Thessalonians 4-5 = Importance of being watchful and self-controlled 2 Thessalonians 1 = Consistency with other New Testament passages James 5:7-8 = Encouragement to be patient and strengthen hearts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their outcomes:

Five wise virgins being prepared = Admitted to the wedding feast Five foolish virgins not prepared = Shut out from the wedding feast Believers encouraging each other = Building up in faith Living in peace and harmony = Consistent with faith and calling Signup and view all the answers

Match the following exhortations with their focus:

Being on guard and not deceived = Warning about false prophets Not being ignorant about timing = Christ's return will come unexpectedly Being watchful and self-controlled = Living in a manner consistent with faith Encouraging and building one another up = Urging believers to live in peace and harmony Signup and view all the answers

Match the following teachings with their essence:

Importance of readiness for Christ's return = Being prepared like the five wise virgins Encouragement to live patiently = Strengthening hearts while awaiting the Lord's coming Call for awareness of Christ's unexpected arrival = Warning that it will come like a thief in the night Focus on consistency in faith and calling = Living watchful and self-controlled lives Signup and view all the answers

Match the following letters with their respective authors:

Matthew 24-25 = Jesus 1 Thessalonians 4-5 = Author emphasizing watchfulness 2 Thessalonians 1 = Author consistent with other passages James 5:7-8 = Author calling for patience Signup and view all the answers

Futurist Eschatology Primary Theologian: Johannes Vice Basic Characteristics: Sees most eschatological events as ______

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Believes in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on ______

earth Signup and view all the answers

Emphasizes the importance of the ______ of the church

rapture Signup and view all the answers

Dispensationalism divides history into distinct periods of time called ______

dispensations Signup and view all the answers

In dispensationalism, the current dispensation is called the Church Age, which will end with the Rapture of the ______

Church Signup and view all the answers

The Rapture is a belief that all Christians will be taken up to heaven before the ______

Tribulation Signup and view all the answers

Christ's return will be unexpected and ______, like a thief in the night

sudden Signup and view all the answers

His return will be visible to all people, with great power and ______

glory Signup and view all the answers

Christ's return will be accompanied by judgment, separating the righteous from the ______

wicked Signup and view all the answers

Christ's return will be triumphant and victorious, marking the establishment of His kingdom and the defeat of His ______

enemies Signup and view all the answers

Christ's return will bring about a transformation and renewal of the earth, creating a new heaven and a new earth where ______ dwells

righteousness Signup and view all the answers

Christ's return will usher in an eternal and everlasting kingdom where believers will live in the presence of God and experience fullness of joy and ______

peace Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bible, God will judge His people, bringing punishment against those in rebellion and deliverance for those who believe in Him. This judgment refers to the day of the ______.

Lord Signup and view all the answers

All humanity will be judged, and those who have not repented and believed in Christ will be judged according to their ______ and punished accordingly.

works Signup and view all the answers

The standard of judgment in future judgment is the revealed will of ______.

God Signup and view all the answers

The judgment of Christ in the future will be ______, with no opportunity for a second chance.

permanent Signup and view all the answers

Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 24-25 that he will ______, and he provides signs to watch for that will indicate his coming.

return Signup and view all the answers

The disciples ask Jesus about the signs of his coming and the end of the age, and Jesus responds by telling them about various events that will take place, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and the persecution of ______.

Christians Signup and view all the answers

Jesus emphasizes the importance of being ready for his ______ and warns that no one knows the day or hour when he will come.

return Signup and view all the answers

The author concludes by urging believers to encourage and build one another up in the ______, and to live in peace and harmony with each other.

faith Signup and view all the answers

The five wise virgins who were prepared for the bridegroom's arrival were admitted to the wedding feast, while the five foolish virgins who were not prepared were ______ out.

shut Signup and view all the answers

Jesus also warns that many false prophets will arise and deceive many people, and he tells his followers to be on guard and not be ______.

deceived Signup and view all the answers

The author exhorts believers to be watchful and self-controlled, living in a manner that is consistent with their ______ and calling.

faith Signup and view all the answers

This passage as a call for Christians to be patient and to strengthen their hearts as they await the Lord's ______.

coming Signup and view all the answers

Existential eschatology is a relatively new approach to eschatology, and it is still developing. However, it has already had a significant impact on the way that many Christians think about eschatology. Amillennialism, Postmillennialism, Premillennialism, Futurist Eschatology (Dispensationalist), ______ Eschatology, Historical Eschatology

Existential Signup and view all the answers

Amillennialists believe that there will be no literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth. They see the church as the fulfillment of Israel and the kingdom of God as a present reality. Amillennialism is the most common millennial view among evangelicals today. Postmillennialists believe that Christ will return to earth after a period of peace and ______.

prosperity Signup and view all the answers

Amillennialism, Postmillennialism, Premillennialism, Futurist Eschatology (Dispensationalist), Existential Eschatology, Historical Eschatology. Interpretation symbolic ______.

literal Signup and view all the answers

Rapture. Denies Does not believe in the rapture. Occurs before the seven-year tribulation pre-tribulational event. None symbol of the past Second coming of Christ after the Tribulation after the Millennium Before the millennium after the Tribulation already spiritually taken place Key Theologian George Eldon Ladd Jonathan Edwards John Nelson Darby Johannes Vice Rudolf Bultmann Augustine of Hippo The Primary Millennial Positions Identify the 4 major Millennial positions within the evangelical community. ______ Eschatology.

Futurist Signup and view all the answers

Rudolf Bultmann Augustine of Hippo The Primary Millennial Positions Identify the 4 major Millennial positions within the evangelical community Amillennialism Amillennialists believe that there will be no literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth. They see the church as the fulfillment of Israel and the kingdom of God as a present reality. Amillennialism is the most common millennial view among evangelicals today. Postmillennialism Postmillennialists believe that Christ will return to earth after a period of peace and ______.

prosperity Signup and view all the answers

The Primary Millennial Positions Identify the 4 major Millennial positions within the evangelical community Amillennialism Amillennialists believe that there will be no literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth. They see the church as the fulfillment of Israel and the kingdom of God as a present reality. Amillennialism is the most common millennial view among evangelicals today. Postmillennialism Postmillennialists believe that Christ will return to earth after a period of peace and prosperity. Existential Eschatology Historical Eschatology Interpretation symbolic literal Literal Future Literal Events eschatological beliefs symbolic I0k Reign No After Peace Before Judgement After Tribulation None symbol of the present age Rapture Denies Does not believe in the rapture Occurs before the seven-year tribulation pre-tribulational event None symbol of the past Second coming of Christ after the Tribulation after the Millennium Before the millennium after the Tribulation already spiritually taken place Key Theologian George Eldon Ladd Jonathan Edwards John Nelson Darby Johannes Vice Rudolf Bultmann Augustine of Hippo ______ Eschatology.

Historical Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eschatological Views

Postmillennialism: Believes that Christ will rise to power and establish His eternal kingdom, and that the Church will play a role in transforming the world before Christ's return.
Amillennialism: Believes that there will be no literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, and that the Church is the fulfillment of Israel and the kingdom of God is a present reality.
Premillennialism: Believes in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth before the final judgment.
Dispensationalism: Believes that God's dealings with humanity are divided into seven distinct periods, or dispensations, and that the Church is a separate entity from Israel.
Existential Eschatology: Focuses on the existential significance of eschatological beliefs, and argues that eschatology is not about predicting the future, but about transforming the world through Christian living.