40 Questions About the End Times

by Schnabel, Eckhard

• ISBN13: 9780825438967
• ISBN10: 0825438969
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-12
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
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Summary

This newest contribution to the 40 Questions series continues the tradition of excellent research presentedin accessible language and clear writing. Designed for both students and general readers, this resource helps them makesense of one of the Bible's most difficult topics.

Author Biography

Eckhard Schnabel (PhD, University of Aberdeen), is professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His publications include Early Christian Mission and a commentary on 1 Corinthians. Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Abbreviations	p. 15
General Questions about the Future
The Future of the World
When Do the End Times Begin?	p. 19
What Is the Fullness of Time?	p. 27
What Are the Signs of the End (Matt. 24)?	p. 31
When Will the Signs of the End Take Place?	p. 45
What Are the Seal, Trumpet, and Bowl Judgments (Rev. 6-16)?	p. 51
Should We Understand John's Visions Literally or Symbolically?	p. 57
When Will the Seal, Trumpet, and Bowl Judgments Take Place?	p. 67
The Future of the Church
Will Christians Live during the Tribulation?	p. 77
Who Are the 144,000 in Revelation 7?	p. 85
Will the Church Disappear in a Rapture to Heaven?	p. 93
Will the Work of the Church Bring about a Period of Faith, Righteousness, Peace, and Prosperity on Earth?	p. 105
The Future of Israel
What Are Israel's Old Testament Promises?	p. 115
Does National Israel Have a Special Destiny?	p. 121
Does the Modern State of Israel Represent Fulfillment of Prophecy?	p. 129
What Is Christian Zionism?	p. 137
Will a Third Temple Be Built in Jerusalem?	p. 143
The Return of Jesus Christ
Events before the Return of Jesus
What Is the "Abomination of Desolation" in Jesus' Prophecy?	p. 153
Who Is the "Lawless One" in Paul's Prophecy?	p. 159
Who Is the Beast in John's Prophecy?	p. 163
Who Is the Antichrist?	p. 175
What Is the Meaning of the Number 666?	p. 185
Who Is the False Prophet?	p. 193
What Is the Mark of the Beast?	p. 199
Who Is the Great Harlot of Babylon?	p. 205
Who Are the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11?	p. 213
Who Are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel?	p. 219
Who Are Gog and Magog in Revelation?	p. 225
What Is the Battle of Armageddon?	p. 231
What Is the Great Earthquake?	p. 239
The Return of Jesus
Why Will Jesus Return?	p. 247
How and Where Will Jesus Return?	p. 251
Will Jesus Return Soon?	p. 257
The Millennium and the Last Judgment
The Millennium and the New Jerusalem
What Is the Millennium?	p. 267
When Will the Millennium Take Place?	p. 273
What Is the New Jerusalem?	p. 279
The Day of Judgment
When Will the Day of Judgment Take Place?	p. 285
What Will Happen to Believers on the Day of Judgment?	p. 293
What Will Happen to Unbelievers on the Day of Judgment?	p. 299
Interpreting the End Times
How Should We View the Prophecies of Prophecy Writers?	p. 307
Why Should I Care about the End Times?	p. 313
Select Bibliography	p. 321
Scripture Index	p. 323
Ancient Sources Index	p. 343
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