1.1.13 Eschatological beliefs

Question 1

What is Parousia?

Answer 1

The eschatological belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Question 2

State why the belief in the resurrection is an eschatological belief?

Answer 2

This is due to many Christians believing that at the end of time all the dead will be raised to be judged by God.

Question 3

Outline the different beliefs that Christians have about hell?

Answer 3

Some Christians believe that Hell is a place of eternal punishment and suffering, others believe hell to be an annihilation and that the soul and body will both cease to exist. Some others believe that hell is a way of expressing an eternal existence without God’s presence.

Question 4

Which denomination teaches that purgatory exists?

Answer 4

Roman Catholic and purgatory is a place for the purification of the elect.

Question 5

Describe what Christians believe about heaven?

Answer 5

Some Christians believe that heaven is not necessarily believed to be a place but a state of mind. Most Christians take the descriptions of Blinding light, singing and beauty literally and believe heaven would be perfect.

Question 6

What is the link between John 14:1-3 and Christian eschatological beliefs

Answer 6

“My father has many rooms… i am going to prepare a place for you.” This links to heaven and life after death and not resurrection.