Christian Views and Teachings on Eschatology - Mark 13 Flashcards
How is Mark 13 an eschatological teaching?
It is an account written in the Bible of Jesus telling his disciples of the events that will lead to the end of the world - some Christians believe that this could be how the world ends.
What did Jesus describe to the beginning of birth pains to be?
The beginning stages leading up to the end of the world - they are the beginning of birth pains because the events on earth will worsen as we get closer to the end of the world
What events does Jesus include as examples of what he calls the beginning of birth pains (Bible quotes)?
‘Many will come in my name, claiming “I am he,” and will deceive many’ (Mark 13:6)
‘wars’ (Mark 13:7)
‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.’ (Mark 13:8)
‘earthquakes…and famines.’ (Mark 13:8)
What does Jesus say will happen to his disciples (Bible quotes)?
‘…handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me…’ (Mark 13:9)
‘Everyone will hate you because of me…‘(Mark 13:13)
What does Jesus tell his disciples that they need to do (Bible quote)?
‘…the Gospel must first be preached to all nations.’ (Mark 13:10)
What does Jesus say will happen to families (Bible quote)?
‘Brother will betray brother to death, and father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.’ (Mark 13:12)
Who does Jesus say will be saved (Bible quote)?
‘…the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.’ (Mark 13:13)
What evidence is there to suggest that even though God is causing all these horrible events and suffering to occur he genuinely loves and cares for his elect (Bible quote)?
‘If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of his elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them.’ (Mark 13:20)
What will happen to the moon, the sun and the stars and the heavenly bodies when the end is coming (Bible quote)?
‘The sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give it’s light;
the stars will fall from the sky
and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ (Mark 13:24-25)
What will happen at the very end of the world when Jesus comes down to earth?
‘people will see the Son of man coming in the clouds…he will…gather his elect’ (Mark 13:26-27)
Which Christian denomination would believe that the end of the world will happen just as it is written in Mark 13?
Fundamentalism
When will the event described in Mark 13 occur (Bible quote)?
‘about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father.’ (Mark 13:32)
