The End Times (also called Eschatology) is the study of the last things — the events and realities that bring the present age to its close and usher in the eternal state. Scripture reveals a clear sequence of divine purposes: the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, final judgment, the renewal of creation, and the everlasting kingdom of God. This index gathers key terms and phrases related to the End Times so that readers may explore each topic in greater depth. Links can be added as individual pages are created.
¶ Key Terms and Phrases
- A PreTribulation End Times Timeline –
- Abomination of Desolation – The decisive act of desecration predicted by Daniel and referenced by Jesus, signaling a time of great tribulation.
- Age to Come –
- Already and Not Yet –
- Antichrist – The final opponent of Christ who exalts himself, deceives the nations, and is destroyed at the Lord’s appearing.
- Apocalypse – The unveiling or revelation of Jesus Christ and the events that accompany the end of the age.
- Armageddon –
- Beast – The oppressive, blasphemous power described in Revelation that persecutes the saints and demands worship.
- Blessed Hope –
- Book of Life – The heavenly register of those who belong to the Lamb; only those whose names are written in it enter the New Jerusalem.
- Book of Works –
- Bowl Judgments –
- Cosmic Signs –
- Crowns – Symbols of reward, honor, and victory that Jesus Christ will give to believers for faithful service and perseverance.
- Crown of Glory — Given to faithful shepherds and elders who have willingly and humbly cared for God’s flock.
- Crown of Life – Promised to those who remain steadfast under trial and are faithful unto death.
- Crown of Rejoicing — Associated with the joy of seeing people who have come to Christ through one’s ministry.
- Crown of Righteousness – Awarded to those who have loved and longed for the appearing of Christ.
- Imperishable Crown – Given to those who exercise self-control and discipline in the Christian life, running the race to win.
- Day of the Lord – The great and terrible day when God intervenes in judgment and salvation, culminating in the return of Christ.
- End of the Age – The climactic close of the present world order brought about by the return of Jesus Christ in power and glory.
- Eschatology – The doctrine of the last things, including the return of Christ, resurrection, judgment, and the eternal state.
- Eternal Kingdom -
- Eternal State –
- False Prophet – The second beast of Revelation that performs signs, deceives the earth, and promotes the worship of the first beast.
- Final Judgment –
- First Resurrection – The raising of the faithful to life and reign with Christ; over those who share in it the second death has no power.
- Fullness Of The Gentiles –
- Future of Israel –
- Gathering of the Elect – The angelic collection of Christ’s people from the four winds at His coming.
- Gog And Magog -
- Great Tribulation – The period of unprecedented distress that precedes the return of the Son of Man.
- Great White Throne Judgment – The final judgment of the dead before the throne of God, resulting in the lake of fire for those not found in the Book of Life.
- Harvest – The end of the age when the Son of Man sends His angels to separate the wheat from the weeds.
- Healing of the Nations –
- Judgment Seat of Christ –
- Kingdom of God – God is the great King over all creation.
- Kingdom of Heaven –
- Lake of Fire – The final place of eternal punishment, prepared for the devil and his angels and shared by all whose names are not in the Book of Life; the second death.
- Mark Of The Beast -
- Marriage Supper of the Lamb – The joyous celebration of the union of Christ and His Bride at the consummation of the age.
- Millennium / Thousand Years – The period in which the saints reign with Christ, as described in Revelation 20.
- Mystery Of God -
- New Heaven and New Earth – The renewed creation in which righteousness dwells and God makes His dwelling with humanity forever.
- New Jerusalem – The holy city that comes down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
- No More Curse –
- Olivet Discourse – Jesus’ major prophetic teaching on the Mount of Olives concerning the destruction of the temple, the signs of His coming, and the end of the age.
- Parousia – The technical term for the coming or presence of Christ at the end of the age.
- Rapture / Catching Up – The catching up of living believers to meet the Lord in the air at His coming.
- Reign With Christ -
- Resurrection of the Dead –
- Rewards –
- River of Life –
- Seal Judgments – – The series of judgments released by the opening of the seven seals in Revelation.
- Second Coming of Christ – The visible, glorious, and bodily return of Jesus from heaven to judge the world and establish His kingdom.
- Second Death – The lake of fire; the final and eternal separation from God that has no power over those who share in the first resurrection.
- Seventh Trumpet -
- Sheep and Goats – The final separation of the nations by the Son of Man, resulting in eternal life or eternal punishment.
- Signs of the Times – The birth pains and events that characterize the present age and point toward the end.
- This Age –
- Tribulation – The general period of suffering and testing that precedes the return of Christ; sometimes distinguished from the Great Tribulation.
- Trumpet Judgments -
- Twenty-Four Elders -
- Two Witnesses -
- Watchfulness – The repeated command of Jesus to stay awake, be ready, and live in continual readiness for His return.
The End Times are not a puzzle to be solved for curiosity’s sake but a revelation given to produce holiness, endurance, and hope. Jesus will return. The dead will be raised. The nations will be judged. The curse will be removed. God will dwell with His people in a new heaven and a new earth. Therefore live in readiness. Proclaim the gospel while it is still day. Hold fast the testimony of Jesus. And straighten up and raise your heads — your redemption is drawing near.
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