Landmarks of Baptist Doctrine - Eschatology - The Course of This Age - Part 7

00:00 - Start of Bible Study:
Focus on the doctrine of eschatology, the study of end times.

03:20 - Defining Eschatology:
Explained as the study of last things, derived from the Greek word "eschatos."

05:25 - Nature of Christ's Return:
Two-stage return: the Rapture and the Revelation.

12:12 - The Rapture Explained:
Saints caught up to meet Christ in the clouds (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).
Emphasis on all born-again believers being raptured.

20:12 - The Revelation of Christ:
Christ's visible return to Earth with His saints (Revelation 19).

31:12 - Comparison of Rapture and Revelation:
Rapture: Joyous, imminent, focused on saints.
Revelation: Preceded by signs, focused on Israel.

34:13 - Similarities Between Rapture and Revelation:
Both are sudden and involve Jesus' bodily return.
Highlighted the devil's misguided pride in attempting to oppose Christ.