Foundations of Faith and Mission
A Roundtable Discussion Series
Foundations Session 8: What Happens Next?
What happens at the end of the world? What has God called us to do until then, and what does the local church have to do with it? Tune in for the culmination of our journey through the faith.
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Review
Eschatology is the study of last things—both ours and the world’s. By considering God’s plan for the future, we gain a framework from which to work backwards into understanding the kingdom of God today and its implications for life and mission in the local church. In considering the life of the church, we are also considering another important head of doctrine: ecclesiology.
- Scriptures:
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- Revelation 21:1-4
- Matthew 28:18-20
- Confessional/Creedal Material:
Discussion Questions
- How does the church provide the foundation for missions?
- Why is it important for us to see our resurrection in light of Christ’s resurrection?
- What happens at the moment of death?
- How should Christians understand death? How does this understanding impact how we share the gospel?
Supplemental Resources
Further Reading
- What Is a Healthy Church? – Mark Dever
- Missions – Andy Johnson
- Missions by the Book – Alex Kocman and Chad Vegas
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