Things of the End and Things of Forever

Revelation 1:3
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

2 Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Series Key Truth – In Christ We Win!

Revelation 21: 5 - He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making
everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are
trustworthy and true.”

Eschatology - the study of last things

The allegorical method - a method of interpreting a literary text that regards a literal sense as a vehicle for a secondary, more spiritual, and more profound sense.

The literal method - a method that gives to each word the exact basic meaning it would have in normal usage.

Key Truth - When it comes to eschatology, lean into literal interpretation.

The Four Main Theories of Eschatology:
1. Amillennialism – The millennium is happening right now followed by the final judgment of Christ.

2. Postmillennialism – There is a symbolic millennium through which Jesus’ kingdom is advanced through the gospel followed by a second coming and judgment of Christ.

3. Premillennialism – There will be a period of tribulation followed by Christ’s return, followed by a 1000-year reign on earth, and followed by a final judgment.

4. Dispensationalism – Jesus returns and raptures believers, followed by a 7- year tribulation, followed by Jesus’ return for the rest of the believers, followed by a 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth, and followed by a final judgment.

Revelation 1:1-3
The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

Key Word: Revelation – a symbolic vision that reveals, makes known, or gives insight into events.

Key Word: Prophecy – a proclamation of God’s plan for the present and not just the future.

1. There’s hope and happiness in the fact that God is going to fulfill his plans.

2. There’s hope and happiness because His plans center around Jesus Christ.

Dear Jesus, I believe that you died to pay the price for my sin. I believe that you defeated death and came back to life. I invite you into my heart and life. Amen