MS-SOM Student Name: Text Study Guide 2009 MS-SOM # Missed: Grade: Grader s Initials LIC - Eschatology TEXT: Our Destiny: Bible Teachings on the Last Things Stanley Horton ISBN 978-088243-246-5 1. The technical term for eschatology is from what Greek words and what are their meanings? 2. State the primary view of history revealed in the Bible. 3. What does this view of history indicate about the eternal purpose and plan of God that existed before Creation? 4. What was the four-fold promise of blessing given to Abraham and what is the importance of the promise? 5. What has the new covenant put into effect? 6. Define the blessed hope, according to the author. 7. What impact did Isaiah intend for the present when speaking of the future? 8. What does Enosh imply was recognized by those living in that time? 9. What does the name Enosh mean?
10.What two possible reasons may be attributed to the concept that there are two compartments in Sheol? 11.The New Testament emphasis of life after death focuses on what? 12.What five other views of the afterlife does the author mention? e. 13.According to the author, what is eternal life? 14.In what ways will our resurrection bodies be like our present bodies and what ways will they be different? 15.In what three ways does the Holy Spirit prepare us for the fulfillment of our hope of glory? (Give scripture references to support your answers.) 16.What warnings did Jesus give concerning His return? 17.What are the two aspects of Christ s second coming?
18.What does the fact that heaven s armies following Jesus are clothed in white linen tell us about them? 19.What three things stand out from Daniel 2 that fit into the Tribulation? 20.On what grounds may we take the Tribulation at the end of this age to be a period of seven years? 21.What is the significance of the the abomination that causes desolation and what fulfillment did Daniel and Jesus mean by it? 22.What is meant by picturing Jesus as a Lion and as a Lamb? 23.What are the four views for interpretation of the Book of Revelation? 24.What are the chief arguments for and against each of the views of the Book of Revelation? 25.What are the chief events described in the central part of the Book of Revelation? 26.In the sealing of the 144,000, the division of the tribes is listed in Revelation 7. Where is the tribe of Dan?
27.Describe the nature of the Antichrist. 28.What will happen at the Battle of Armageddon? 29.What aspect of the New Testament concept of Christ s return is emphasized by pre-tribulationists? 30.When do pre-tribulationists teach that the Rapture will take place? 31.Although mid-tribulationists have a variety of opinions concerning the exact time of the Rapture, they do agree on what? 32.What do post-tribulationists believe? 33.Give four Scripture references that support the pre-tribulationist view. 34.What two things do date setters neglect to closely consider when they foretell specific times for Christ s return?
35.What purpose do end-tim signs have? 36.Why is it a good thing that we do not and cannot know the time of the Rapture? 37.According to the author, what is the meaning of watching? 38.What two characteristics does the author use to describe the connection of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with our guarantee of future blessings? 39.Name and describe the three Millennium views. 38.What impact did existentialism have on theology in Europe? 41.What are the six key issues that separate premillennialists from the postmillennialists and amillennialists? e. f. 42.How do you define literal interpretation of the Bible and its prophecies? 43.Who are the two groups dealt with in Revelation 20:4?
44.The Day of the Lord includes what? 45.What passages of scripture deal with the judgment of Satan? 46.From scriptures such as Matthew 8:11 and 26:29, what is implied to indicate that Jesus looks forward to His Kingdom here on earth? 47.What are the chief reasons for believing God will return Israel to the promised land? 48.Where in the Old Testament does the author say that there is going to be a new temple and a restored ritual of sacrifices and offerings? 49.Why will it be significant for the survivors of the Tribulation to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles? 50.What Scripture passage describes confidence on Judgment Day and for whom? 51.How will the final judgement be different from the judgement meted out in the flood? 52.The color of God s final throne of judgment, white, is important because it radiates what three attributes of God?
53.On the basis of what 2 things will people be judged at the Great White Throne? 54.The author quotes Charles Ryrie on judgment of the dead as what? 55.What two states describe the destiny of the lost? 56.Bible scholars who reject a replaced earth view teach what? 57.Who promoted this idea? 58.Describe the dimensions of New Jerusalem. 59.According to the author, the eternal ages to come will be characterized by what two phrases? 60.According to Revelation 22:3, what will the saints of eternity be involved in?