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Unit 8: Study Guide on the Ascension and Final Judgment

(The test, as always, will be multiple choice)

Key Topics and Answers:

1. The Ascension of Jesus

• What is inferred from the ascension of Jesus?

  • Jesus has a physical body in heaven.

• Where were those who died in faith before Jesus’ ascension?

  • They were not in heaven but at peace.

• What does Scripture teach about the ascended Christ?

  • He is to be worshiped, sits at the right hand of God, has authority over all creation, and will defeat all His enemies

• What authority does Jesus NOT share with believers?

  • Christians are not authorized by God to seize political power.

• Events connected to Jesus’ ascension:

  • Liberation of Old Testament saints from the grave.

  • The giving of spiritual gifts.

  • The future bodily return of Christ.

• Why is the Lord slow in His return?

  • He is patient, does not want any to perish, and wants all to come to repentance 

2. The Millennium and Christ’s Return

• Christian beliefs about the millennium:

  • Premillennialists: Jesus’ return will initiate 1,000 years of peace before judgment.

  • Postmillennialists Jesus will return after 1,000 years of peace to judge.

  • Amillennialists Jesus will bring peace only after judgement.

3. The Final Judgment

• Who will Jesus judge?

  • All people.

• Who among the dead will be resurrected?

  • All of the dead.

• Who will receive glorified bodies?

  • Only Christians.

• What will happen to the earth after the final judgment?

  • The earth will be restored from the effects of the Fall.

• What will happen to heaven after the final judgment?

  • Heaven will meet earth.

• What will happen to death and the grave?

  • Death and the grave will be destroyed.

• Characteristics of the peace Christ will bring:

  • The poor will be provided for, the sick will be healed, the oppressed will be set free, and wars will cease

• Symbol of God’s presence with His people post-judgment:

  • A celestial city: the New Jerusalem.

4. The Nature of Jesus’ Role Post-Ascension

• Is Jesus interceding for believers?

  • Yes, he does.

• Is Jesus preparing a place for believers in heaven?

  • Yes, he does

• Will Christians all have equal rewards in heaven?

  • No, they won’t.

• Will non-believers be punished according to their wickedness?

  • Yes, they will. 

5. Resurrection and Glorified Bodies

• Will natural bodies be transformed to glorified bodies in an instant?

  • Yes.

• Will glorified bodies be able to fly?

  • No, they won’t.

• Will glorified bodies be able to die?

  • No, they won’t.

6. The Day of the Lord

• How is the day of the Lord described?

  • It will come like a theif.

• What does 2 Peter describe about the judgment of the day of the Lord?

  • A consuming fire will destroy or purge the heavens and the earth, but Christians will survive. 

7. Christ’s Kingdom

• Will cultural distinctions be eliminated in Christ’s kingdom?

  • No, they won’t.

• Will all people have dignity in Christ’s kingdom?

  • Yes, they will.

• Will there be sadness in Christ’s kingdom?

  • No, they won’t.