Christian Eschatology Basics
The Greek word meaning “Coming” or “Arrival.”
Parousia
What does 1 Thessalonians 4:17 describe Heaven as?
Being with the Lord
What is the state of purification after death called?
Purgatory
The renewed material creation where humanity lives in harmony.
New Earth
The first book of the Bible.
Genesis
The ultimate manifestation of God’s reconciling, renewing love.
Kingdom of God
What term refers to seeing God face to face, the source of ultimate joy in Heaven?
Beatific Vision
What do we call a grave violation of God’s law with full knowledge and consent?
Mortal Sin
Christ’s mission ends when he hands all things to this person.
Father
This apostle denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Peter
Richard McBrien defined this as the theology of the “last things.”
Eschatology
What is described as our eternal union with God?
Heaven
What type of sins usually lead a soul to Purgatory?
Venial sins
The renewed spiritual realm, God’s dwelling place.
New Heaven
He was swallowed by a great fish for three days.
Jonah
This event guarantees believers a transformed, eternal body.
resurrection of the body
In CCC 1029, what do the blessed do in Heaven with Christ?
Reign with Christ forever
The essential characteristic of Hell.
eternal separation from God
1 Corinthians 13:12 describes it as “face to face.”
New Heaven and New Earth
This apostle is known as the “doubter” until he saw Jesus’ wounds.
Thomas
Death is conquered by Christ and transformed into this.
passageway to God’s presence
1 Thessalonians 4:17 describes it as “being with the Lord.”
eternal union with God
The Parable of the Lost Sheep teaches that Heaven rejoices when this happens.
one sinner repents
Eternal life symbolizes this victory.
God’s victory over death
The shortest verse in the Bible, found in John 11:35.
Jesus wept