The doctrine of end times is called “__________________________”

What Do We Know for Sure about the End Times?

▸ God is _________________________ and in control

Acts 1:6-7 – 6 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” 7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. (New Living Translation)

▸ The end is __________________

1 John 2:17 – And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. (New Living Translation)

▸ Jesus Himself will ___________________

Acts 1:11 – . . . “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” (New King James Version)

John 14:1-3 – 1 Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. (New King James Version)

▸ The biblical promise of a ____________________ resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:20-23 – 20 But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died. 21 So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. 22 Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life. 23 But there is an order to this resurrection: Christ was raised as the first of the harvest; then all who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back. (New Living Translation)

▸ All people will be ____________________ – some to heaven and some to hell

Matthew 25:31-34, 41 – 31 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. . . . 41 “Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons. (New Living Translation)

How Shall We Live Our Lives?

2 Peter 3:11 – Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life? (The Message)

To genuine believers in Christ . . .

▸ Live with ____________________ in view

2 Peter 3:14 – And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight. (New Living Translation)

▸ Make the most of your ________________

Ephesians 5:15-16 – 15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. (New Revised Standard Version)

▸ Live in __________________________ of His return

Philippians 3:20 – But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. (New Living Translation)

To those uncertain about their eternal destiny . . .

Revelation 22:12, 17, 20 – 12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. . . . 17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. . . . 20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! (New Living Translation)