Eschatology Flashcards
What is judgement in the context of Christian belief?
Judgement is when each individual will be held to account by God for the things they have done or failed to do during their lives.
What is heaven according to Christian teaching?
Heaven is for those who have accepted God’s grace and forgiveness in this life; they will enjoy an eternal existence in God’s presence in the next life.
What does the term ‘hell’ refer to in Christianity?
Hell is for those who ultimately reject God’s grace and forgiveness; they will have chosen to live eternally outside of God’s presence.
What is eschatology?
Eschatology is the study of what happens at the ‘end times’ or the ‘end of the world’.
What are the four last things in Catholic teaching?
- Death
- Judgement
- Heaven
- Hell
What is ‘particular judgement’?
Particular judgement is when God passes judgement on a person’s soul immediately after death.
What does the parable of the sheep and the goats illustrate?
The parable illustrates that there will be a final judgment when the whole of creation will be judged.
What is the Christian belief about the reward for a holy life?
A person who has lived a holy life will be rewarded with eternal happiness in heaven.
How is heaven often described in the Bible?
Heaven is often described as a banquet or a feast.
What is the state of being in heaven according to Christian beliefs?
Heaven is a holy, happy, and peaceful state of being with God.
What is hell described as in Christianity?
Hell is a place or state of being where unrepentant sinners go after death.
What characterizes an unrepentant sinner?
An unrepentant sinner is someone who does not regret their wrongdoings and refuses God’s offer of forgiveness.
What common image is associated with hell?
A well-known image of hell is an underground place of eternal fire and suffering.
What do most Christians believe about hell?
Most Christians believe that hell is a place of suffering and eternal separation from God.
How do Christians reconcile the existence of hell with the concept of an all-loving God?
Christians believe that God is just and fair, and thus cannot let evil go unpunished.
What is purgatory in Catholic teaching?
A state before heaven for purifying and preparing souls to enter heaven
Purgatory comes from the word ‘purge’, meaning to cleanse or get rid of sin.
Why do Catholics believe in purgatory?
Most people are not bad enough for hell but not good enough for heaven due to their sins on earth.
What biblical imagery does St. Paul use to describe the purifying process?
Fire testing the quality of each person’s work (1 Cor 3:13).
Which Christian groups share the belief in purgatory?
Catholics and Orthodox Churches.
Do Protestant Christians accept the idea of purgatory?
No, Protestant Christians do not accept the idea of purgatory.
How do Catholics believe they can help souls in purgatory?
By praying for them and asking God for mercy to forgive their sins.
What is the central message of Matthew 18:21-35?
The importance of forgiving others as one has been forgiven.
What happens to the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31?
Lazarus goes to heaven while the rich man goes to hell.
What does the rich man in Luke 16:19-31 realize after his death?
He is reminded of his previous life of luxury and the consequences of ignoring Lazarus.
Fill in the blank: Purgatory is a time of _______ and preparation to enter heaven.
[cleansing]
True or False: Catholics believe that they should not pray for the dead.
False
What does the parable in Matthew 18:21-35 illustrate about mercy?
Receiving mercy should lead to extending mercy to others.
In Luke 16:19-31, who is taken to heaven?
Lazarus.
What does the rich man ask for in hell according to Luke 16:19-31?
Comfort.
What is the lesson regarding judgment from Luke 16:19-31?
Everyone will be judged based on how they have lived their life.
