End Times (Eschatology)

We teach the following:

The Rapture of the Church

At some unknown time in the future, the Lord Jesus Christ will remove all church age believers from the earth and take them to heaven. (John 14:1-3; 1 Cor 15:51-53; 1 Thess 4:15-17)  There, He will reward them according to how they have lived during their Christian lives. (1 Cor 3:11-15; 2 Cor 5:10)

The Tribulation

Sometime after the removal of the church, the Antichrist will make a seven year treaty with Israel. (Dan 9:24-27)  This event will initiate the Tribulation period when the judgments of God will be poured out upon the earth in increasing severity. (Rev 6-18)  Half way through this time the Antichrist will break his treaty with Israel, persecute believers and set up an image of himself in a rebuilt temple. (Rev 13:15)  Near the end of this period, all the armies of the world will come against Israel. (Rev 16:14-16)  All surviving Jews will repent, acknowledge Jesus as their Messiah and be saved. (Zech 12:10-13:1; Rom 11:26-27)

The Millennial Reign

Then the Lord Jesus Christ will come to the earth in glory with all the church saints (Matt 24:27-31; 2 Thess 1:7-12), and will destroy the Antichrist and his army. (Rev 19:19-21)  He will then establish His Messianic Kingdom on the earth (the Millennium), which will be characterised by harmony, justice, peace and righteousness. (Isa 11; 65:17-25; Ezek 36:33-38)  Resurrected believers from all ages will share in His Kingdom which will last for a thousand years. During this time Satan will be bound. (Rev 20:1-3)

The Last Rebellion and the Judgement of Unbelievers

After the Millennium, Satan will be released for a short time on the earth and will lead unbelievers in an unsuccessful rebellion against God. The rebels will be killed and Satan will be cast into the Lake of Fire. (Rev 20:7-10)  Then all unbelievers from all ages will be resurrected to face judgment at the Great White Throne. (Rev 20:11-15)

The Eternal State

All believers will then enter the eternal state of glory with God in a new heaven and earth where they will enjoy fellowship with God and one another forever. (Rev 21-22).  The Lord Jesus Christ will then deliver up all things to God the Father. (1 Cor 15:28)

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