REMINDER FROM PREVIOUS LECTURE: Eschatological Resurrections associated w/Parousia, related to Intermediate State (leading to Eternal State), in 1 Cor 15 and Rev 20 Order of resurrections in 1 Cor 15:20-24

Jesus as Firstfruits @ His resurrection Resurrection of Church @ Rapture Resurrection of Tribulation Saints/OT Saints @ Second Coming Resurrection of unbelievers @ end of Millennium/Great White Throne

First Mention of Eternal State for Unbelievers (Lake of Fire): Matt 25:41 (eternal fire prepared for Satan/his angels),

confirmed by Jesus in Mark 9:43-49 (although ref. to “all going thru fire”—reminiscent of Judgment Seat of Christ)/Luke 16:23-24/Jude 6-7

Rev 19:20b (Beast/false prophet thrown into Lake of Fire)

After Millennium of Rev 20:1-6, there remain Two Judgments related to Eternal State Satan released for short time , gathers

army from nations (Armageddon II) vs. holy people/Jerusalem, fire comes from heaven, destroys Army, Satan thrown into Lake of Fire (Rev 20:7-10)

Great White Throne for all dead unbelievers (Books opened/Lamb’s Book of Life), death, Hades, all not in Book of Life thrown into Lake of Fire (Rev 20:11-15)

No biblical basis for

Annihilationism (or

Universalism)

Eternal State for Unbelievers = Lake of Fire of unquenchable Burning Sulfur

E

ternal State for Believers in Revelation 21-22 New Heaven/New Earth created by God

Chronos time stops/Kairos supersedes into eternity

Eternal State for Believers in Revelation 21-22 (continued)

Holy City/New Jerusalem prepared for Eternal State of Believerso GOD dwells with humanity (as originally in Eden)—

Names written in Lamb’s Book of Lifeo Physical Dimensions given (three dimensional in fourth dimension)o Water & Tree of Lifeo No nighto Eternal life of fellowship w/worship of God, • Rest, • Full Knowledge, • Holiness, • Joy, • Service, • Abundance, • Glory

Synthesis Paper Directions Write a Synthesis Paper covering the content of the entire

course, explaining your newfound Credo of Biblical Eschatology Paper should be approximately 8 pages in length, 12 pt. Times

New Roman Use Philippians 1:6 as a guide/synthesis scripture Use Grad Theology Research & Writing Manual for Form and

Style Address all major topics covered by the course, giving scriptural

references to defend your views Start strong, finish strong, & maintain logical progression of

thought throughout Also use Rubric as a guide

For next time:

Read Hebert, Sections 4.1 – 4.2

Study Scriptures in these sections for devotion