Eschatology, the study of end times, is one of the most debated topics in Christianity. Many believers hold different positions on this and sadly it has divided the Church unnecessarily. These differences are typically to do with the timing of the “rapture” and which aspects of the last days are symbolic and which ones should be taken literally. Another major area of contention is to do with the nature of the great tribulation and the role of the Church and Israel in that time. Nevertheless, it is important for us to know what the Bible actually says about these things and not to become sensationalist based on the latest conspiracy theory, novel or movie we have watched on the topic. It’s crucial for us to rightly divide the Word of God and remember to interpret it based on what the author was saying to the initial recipients, the historical context and also in alignment with other passages that may be clearer. Sometimes we have an inflated view of the importance of our own generation that we assume everything written will manifest in our day. In philosophy people speak of the teleological question. This is to do with where we are ultimately going. Teleios is the Greek for “brought to its end, complete or finished.” The teleological question is to do with ultimate destination and how things will end. In essence, how will this earth as we know it, be wrapped up? In this message we will be answering some key questions to do with last things. These are questions that even the disciples asked Jesus.
Mt 24:3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” – Paul Nyamuda
