Eschatology Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the study of Eschatology?
The study of what will happen at the end of time
What are the three cosmic disasters?
The Sun will darken
Stars shall fall from heaven
The Moon shall not shine
What shall happen after the Cosmic Disasters?
Jesus will return to Earth to judge all humans
The Kingdom of God shall be established
What is the Catholic teaching of Cosmic Reconciliation?
Adam and Eve’s sin broke the harmony of God’s creation
At the end of time, the whole creation will be restored
What are some Catholic advice on how to prepare for the end of time?
Follow the teachings of Jesus
Keep faith
Do good
Do not commit mortal sins
Be sorry and confess
Don’t be Henry
What are the two teachings on Estachology given by Julian of Norwhich?
Sin is inevitable as God gave us free will
Sin will be defeated and all shall be well
What are the four last things?
Death
Heaven
Judgement
Hell
What is the Catholic teaching on Death?
Death is not to be feared by Catholics
The Body and Soul live on
At the Final Judgement the body and soul will be united
What is the Catholic teaching on Heaven?
Heaven is the state of eternal happiness in the presence of God
What is the Catholic teaching on Hell?
Hell is the state of eternal separation
People on hell exist in anger of themselves
What is the Catholic teaching on Judgement?
God will consider every aspect of our lives
God’s judgement will be merciful
What are the two types of Judgement?
Particular Judgement
Final Judgement
What is Particular Judgement?
This is where you are judged immediately after death
What is Final Judgement?
At the end of time, those judged favourably shall stay in creation
What is Purgatory?
The state of cleansing the sins of humans
What are the Catholic Teachings of Purgatory?
Most will go to purgatory
Heaven is guarenteed- can be quicker with prayer
What can we learn from the Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus?
Showing love and kindness will lead to heaven
It is not possible to move between heaven and hell
What is Bodily Resurrection?
Once the Kingdom of God is established, Jesus will physically raise all those who had died.
The body is raised physically and is transferred into a perfect state
However, most Christians see Bodily Resurrection as something spiritual
