Questions of what the Bible teaches about the end of the world have been given a renewed focus during the Covid pandemic. But in fact understanding what the New Testament says about this subject (known as ‘eschatology’ from the Greek words for ‘last things’ and ‘study’) affects the way we think about a whole range of things—Christian hope, the nature of discipleship, our expectations of answers to prayer and healing, and many other things besides.
This Zoom teaching morning, running from 9.30 am to 12.30 am on Saturday December 4th 2021, will explore the background and importance of the issue in the New Testament, and then look carefully at what the New Testament actually says about a range of issues connected with hope for the end of the world.
The cost is £10 per person, and you can book your tickets at the Eventbrite link here.
We will look at:
a. The background to this language in Jewish thinking
b. Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24 and Mark 13
c. The Rapture—what is it, and does the Bible really teach it
d. What the New Testament says about ‘tribulation’
e. The beast, the antichrist, and the Millennium in Rev 20
f. The significance of the state of Israel.
We will explore the pastoral importance of getting our thinking right on this important subject. There will be a chance for some interaction and for asking questions.
The session does not require any prior expert knowledge; we will be looking carefully at the text of the New Testament and what is says in its own context, so you will need to bring a Bible.
I have studied and written on this subject extensively, including in my Tyndale Commentary on the Book of Revelation, and in my Grove booklet Kingdom, Hope and the End of the World, and will be drawing from these.
The cost is £10 per person, and you can book your tickets at the Eventbrite link here.
I look forward to seeing you there!
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