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RELT-225 Terms, Concepts, Texts
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
03/17/2013

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Term
Difference between the signs for the first century and the signs for our century
Definition
They are now occurring universally and all at the same time.
Term
In which chapter of the Gospels do you find more signs of the times?
Definition
Matthew 24
Term
Signs of the Second Coming
Definition
False christs/prophets, international conflict, potential for worldwide destruction, fragile peace agreements, famines, pestilences, environmental pollution, earthquakes, natural disasters, moral decay, rising crime and violence, attitudes of skepticism, lovers of pleasure, economic uncertainty, the gospel going to the world
Term
Natural disasters mentioned in Matthew 24
Definition
Earthquakes, famine, pestilences, drought, diseases, fearful sights, strange signs in the heavens
Term
Date of the Great Disappointment
Definition
October 22, 1844
Term
Matthew 24:14
Definition
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come."
Term
Matthew 24:36
Definition
"But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only."
Term
Three Great Disappointments (according to Moore)
Definition
-Jesus died
-He did not return on October 22, 1844
-Some except to go to heaven but will not
Term
Three guidelines to evaluate the end
Definition

-Trends of end-time significance

-Inspired evidence that the events have end-time significance

-Make sure the events actually happened

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