Bible Study

Bible Study

October 6, 2025 (CSB)

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12   (CSB)

“Eschatology”

“Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

One of those big “theological” words that leave people scratching their heads wondering why we use such words, what does it all mean, is this meant to confuse me, and possibly who came up with these big “theological” words? Good questions when you can ail scripture and Jesus’ mission to John 3:16 “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” But is doesn’t hurt to look at some of these things but keeping them in perspective of the overall picture of John 3:16.

Much of Paul’s writing to the church here has to do with his expanding from the first book about the second coming of Jesus. Today a little background then tomorrow we will dive into some more scripture.

The theological term for the last days in the Bible is eschatology, it is simply the study of end-time events such as the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment. The word “eschatology” comes from the Ancient Greek term eschatos, meaning “last,” combined with “-logy,” meaning “the study of”.

What makes up such a study? There are some elements that bear a looking at. First eschatology looks at the events associated with Jesus’ return, the resurrection of all believers as well as non-believers, His final judgment, the establishment of God’s eternal kingdom on the new earth He has promised.

There are varied views of Jesus’ second coming and the events that will occur during this period. When we have a sound biblical view of these events there is no worry about what will take place or the timing.

I believe scripture teaches Jesus will return and “rapture” His church. “Rapture” simply means “taking up” those who are believers both the dead alive at this time. We will get  ore into the events as we move forward. Plan on joining us for this study.

God Bless.