End Times and the Return of Christ Seminar, 2024
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Signs of the Times - Matthew 24. Jesus' disciples ask about the time of his return and the signs that will accompany it.
History: Its Meaning and Goal - Daniel 2. Henry Ford said "History is bunk." He was wrong. History has meaning and significance because it is the canvas on which God paints the drama of redemption. In this session we look at Nebuchadnezzar's dream where God revealed to him the kingdoms to come and the Kingdom of Christ which shall bring all others to an end. We will also contrast a Christian view of history with that of pagan and secular understandings of history.
Apostasy - Matthew 24:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Jesus said that right before his return many would fall away from the faith. Paul said that before the coming of the Lord there will be a great apostasy. Here in week 3 of the End-times seminar we look at this coming defection from the Christian faith and some present-day evidence in the church that this process is already under way.
A View from Heaven - Revelation 4-5. The Bible lays out terrifying prophecies regarding the end times before Jesus returns. But whatever the chaos of those days, God is still in control, sovereign over the events of history. This is the confidence and comfort of Christ's followers. In this section of Revelation John is brought up into the throne room of God where he hears the heavenly host praise God as Creator, and Christ as Redeemer.
Breaking the Seven Seals - Revelation 6-7
The Seven Trumpets - Revelation 8-9
The Temple and the Two Witnesses - Revelation 11-12
The Rise of the Antichrist - Revelation 13. The Bible prophesies of a coming world leader empowered by Satan who will deceive the world and bring in a reign of terror. The world will ask: "Who can wage war against the beast?" The answer is Jesus the returning King of kings and Lord or lords.
The Wrath of God and the Return of Christ - Revelation 14-19