Why is God refered to as the Alpha and the Omega, (Rev.21;6)
Because He is the beginning and the end. Eternal and soveriegn over all history.
Why are those excluded from the heavenly city called "dogs" (Rev.22:15)..
It symbolizes impure, immoral, or spiritually defiled people who reject God's ways.
What are the two athletic examples that Paul used for the Christian Life?
Running a race and boxing (I Cor. 9:24-27)
This event is when Jesus comes in the clouds and takes all believers to heaven in a moment...even the ones who have died.
What is the rapture?
Jesus comes back and defeats the armies of the world in this final war at the end of the tribulation.
What is the Battle of Armageddon?
How does the New Jerusalem appear in John's vision?
As a beautiful bride adorned for her husband.
Who is the book of Revelation written to?
To the seven churches. However, the truths are to all believers.
How was Israel "baptized into Moses" ?
They were united under his leadership through the Red Sea, symbolizing identification with a leader- similar to how baptism unites with Christ.
This powerful world leader will trick people with promises of peace and demand worship.
Who is the Antichrist?
After Jesus returns, He separates the righteous and the wicked in this judgement, calling them sheep and goats.
What is the Judgement of the nations?
What became of the First Heaven and the first Earth"?
They passed away. They are replaced with a New Heaven and a New Earth.
How is Jesus' promise of His swift return both an encouragement and a warning?
Encouragement to the faithful, warning to the unrepentant-it urges readiness and faithfulness.
What is a Biblical "type"?
A person, even, or object in the Old Testament that foreshadows a greater reality in Christ.
This is a 7 year period of time when God pours out His judgement on the Earth and the Antichirst gains more power.
What is the tribulation?
This special event in heaven is like a giant celebration where believers are honored as the bride of Christ.
What is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb??
Why will there be no temple in the New Jerusalem?
Because God and the Lamb are its temple-His presence fills the entire city.
Why is it a such a serious matter to add or subtract from the book of Revelation?
Becasue it is God's prophetic word-tampering with it brings sever judgement (Rev.22:18-19)
Why did Paul warn the Corinthians about falling?
Because spiritual pride and complacency can lead to sin and disqualification.
During the early part of the tribulaton, this major battle happens when several nations attack Israel, but God saves them.
What is the Battle of Gog and Magog?
This peaceful time lasts 1,000 years with Jesus ruling the world and Jerusalem as the capital
What is the Millenial Kingdom?
What is the prerequisite for entering the New Jerusalem?
One must have their name written in the Lamb's book of Life
Who is the angel of the bottomless pit ? (Looking for a specific name)
Abaddon- Rev.9:11
What is the Biblical meaning of "heart" Why should we guard it?
The inner self-the mind, will, and emotions. It directs our life so we should guard it.
At the halfway point of the tribulation, the Antichrist breaks his promise to Israel and starts a time of major persecution.
What is the abomination of desolation?
All the wicked dead are judged and sent to the lake of fire in this final courtoom scene.
What is the Great White Throne Judgement?