The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

God’s Reign Consummated

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

We intend to define eschatology and its significance, outline briefly the biblical conception of death, and then discuss together the Bible’s teachings on the intermediate state. Our objectives for this first segment of God’s Reign Consummated is to enable you to: • Define and understand the importance of the doctrine of last things (eschatology) in the Scriptures, and its relationship to discipleship and Church life. • Articulate what the Bible teaches about death, both for the Christian and non-Christian. • Recite what the Scriptures teach on the intermediate state, that period between the death of an individual and the final end of all humankind at the consummation of God’s Kingdom.

Summary of Segment 1

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I. What Is the Definition of Eschatology?

Video Segment 1 Outline

A. Eschatology, Greek for “the study of last things”

B. Why must we be diligent and careful to study the events and truths associated with our Lord’s coming again? Two reasons are given:

1. To comfort us regarding the loss of believing loved ones

a. Paul’s counsel to the Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 4