Eschatology is the study of death, the second coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection, the last judgment, and heaven and hell.
Death
Physical death is universal Job 30:23 Also see: 2Sa 14:14; Ro 5:12
The timing of natural death is beyond human control Ecc 8:8 Also see: Ps 90:10; Mt 6:27; Jas 4:14
Death is not to be feared by the believer Ps 23:4 Also see: Ps 116:15; Pr 14:32; Ro 14:8; Php 1:21; Rev 14:13
For believers, death is likened to falling asleep Jn 11:11-13 Also see: Mk 5:39; Ac 13:36; 1Co 15:6
At the second coming, believers still living on earth will not experience death 1Th 4:15-17 Also see: 1Co 15:51-52
Death is the penalty for unforgiven sin Ro 6:23 Also see: 1Ch 10:13; Pr 11:19; Ro 5:12
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
The second coming is foretold Mt 26:64 Mk 14:62 Also see: Lk 21:27; Ac 1:11; Heb 9:28
The timing of the second coming is known only to God the Father Mt 24:36 Mk 13:32 Also see: Mal 3:1; Mt 24:44 Lk 12:40; Rev 16:15
God’s purpose at the second coming is to gather his people together, to reward the faithful and judge the wicked Mt 16:27 Also see: Da 7:13-14; Mt 25:31-32; Jn 14:3; 1Co 4:5; 1Th 4:16-17; 1Pe 5:4; 1Jn 3:2; Jude 14-15
The right attitude towards the second coming 1Jn 2:28 Also see: Mk 13:35; Ac 3:19-20; 1Ti 6:13-14; 2Pe 3:11
The resurrection of the dead
All will be raised Jn 5:28-29 Also see: Da 12:2; Ac 24:15
Believers in Jesus Christ will be raised to eternal life Jn 6:40 Also see: Jn 11:25; 2Co 4:14; 1Th 4:16
Unbelievers will be condemned Jn 5:29 Also see: Mt 25:46
Believers will be given resurrection bodies 1Co 15:42-44 Also see: 1Co 15:50-53
The last judgment
All face judgment after death Heb 9:27 Also see: Ro 14:12; 1Pe 4:5; Rev 20:11-12
Judgment is entrusted to Jesus Christ Jn 5:22 Also see: Ac 10:42; 17:31; Rev 1:18
Those who have not responded to Christ will be condemned Jn 12:48 Also see 2Th 1:7-8; 2Pe 3:7; Jude 15; Rev 20:15
Believers will not be judged for sin Jn 5:24 Also see: Jn 3:18; Ro 8:1-2,33-34
Believers will be judged on how they have lived their Christian lives 2Co 5:10 Also see: 1Co 4:5; Heb 9:28; 1Jn 4:17
Heaven
God’s throne is in heaven where he is continuously worshipped Rev 4:9-10 Also see: Isa 6:1-3
God’s will is perfectly served in heaven Mt 6:10 Lk 11:2 Also see: 1Ki 22:19
At Jesus Christ’s second coming, a new heaven and earth will replace the old Rev 21:1
The redeemed will enjoy life in the presence of God in the new heaven 1Th 4:17 Also see: Mt 5:8; Php 3:20; Jude 24; Rev 21:1-4
All life in heaven is sustained by God Rev 22:1-2 Also see: Jn 6:58; Rev 2:7; 21:23
Hell
Hell is the destiny of human beings who reject God Mt 25:41 Hell was originally meant for the punishment of the devil and his angels. Also see: Mt 13:41-42; Ro 2:8; Heb 10:26-27; Jude 6; Rev 17:8
Those in hell are finally separated from God 2Th 1:9 Also see: Mt 25:46
Hell is a place of fire, darkness, and weeping Rev 20:15 Also see: Mt 8:12; 2Pe 3:7; Jude 7
Jesus Christ himself frequently warned about the dangers of hell Lk 12:5
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