Grudem Chapter 54 - The Return of Christ: When and How?

Question 1

What is the term for the study of future events?

Answer 1

Eschatology.

Question 2

Describe the Aspects Listed By Grudem that Describe Christ’s Return?

Answer 2

1) Sudden
2) Personal
3) Visible
4) Bodily

Question 3

How Should Christians View The Return of Christ?

Answer 3

With Eager Longing.

Question 4

What is the State of Christian’s knowledge about the return of Christ?

Answer 4

We Do Not Know the Time of Christ’s Return.

Question 5

What do all Evangelicals Agree on?

Answer 5

The Final Results of the Return of Christ.

Question 6

What are the Areas on Disagreement Among Evangelicals Regarding the Return of Christ?

Answer 6

1) The Time of Christ’s Return as Being at Any Given Time

Question 7

Does Scripture say that the Return of Christ can be Sudden and Unexpected?

Answer 7

Yes.

Question 8

Does Scripture Provide signs that will occur before the return of Christ?

Answer 8

Yes.

Question 9

List the Signs that Scripture Says Will Occur Before the Return of Christ.

Answer 9

1) Preaching of the Gospel to All nations
2) The Great Tribulation
3) False Prophets Working Signs and Wonders
4) Signs in the Heavens
5) The Coming of the Man of Sin and the Rebellion
6) The Salvation of Israel.

Question 10

What are the ways to resolve the conflict between verses in Scripture?

Answer 10

1) The New Testament Talks About Two Separate Returns
2) All The Signs Have Been Fulfilled So Christ Could Return at Any Time
3) It Is Unlikely But Possible the Signs Have Already Been Fulfilled So We Don’t Know For Sure When Christ Will Return.