Developing A Biblical World View

CHAPTER ELEVEN

THEN SHALL THE END COME

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Write the Key Verse from memory. • Explain the key event preceding the end of the world and the climax of God's plan. • Provide Scriptural references which describe the end of the world. • Summarize events leading to the end of the world and the climax of God's plan for the nations.

KEY VERSE

And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. (Matthew 24:14)

INTRODUCTION

The first chapter of this course described the beginning of the world. From that point, you have followed the development of God's plan throughout history, from Old and New Testament days up through the church age and in present times.

But what does the Bible teach about the future of the world? Jesus spoke of the end of the world. What does this mean? This chapter answers these questions as it discusses the end of the world and the climax of God's plan for all mankind.

A KEY EVENT

Jesus promised His followers:

. . . I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:2-3)