Why is it important for us to have some understanding of prophecy?
Understanding prophecy matters because the study of future things is designed to give us hope for the future and perspective for the present. If we are confused about the plan of God, about how it works its way out, and about His timetable for human history, then we will be disoriented in our day-to-day lives. Knowing where history is going lets us keep our balance, careful not to be so focused on the future that we lose sight of today, nor so distracted by today that we forget why we are here and where we are going.
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Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 5, Lesson 5-5 - The Prospect—The Rapture (Review q1) · Read this lesson in the book →
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- Why is the spiritual war described as the good fight of faith?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–4: The Victory—Grace and Truth
- What is the difference between the kingdom of Israel and the kingdom of God?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What are two reasons why we should redeem time?Ephesians 5:15-17 · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What are seven things we can do to redeem time?Ephesians 5:15-17 · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- How would you explain to a friend the events that will close out human history? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?Acts 1:6-8 · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What does the Bible teach about the Rapture?Acts 1:6-8 · The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about prophecy and its purpose?Acts 1:6-8 · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
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- Why was the establishment of the kingdom of Israel postponed?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- With what are the “mystery doctrines” concerned? To whom were these doctrines revealed?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What is the difference between the day of the Lord and the day of Christ?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- How can an understanding of the Rapture give balance to our lives?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What does it mean to redeem the time?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
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