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Eschatology
The study of "last things" — the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the new heavens and new earth.
From the Greek eschatos ("last"), eschatology covers the Bible's teaching about how history ends.
It includes Christ's second coming, the resurrection, judgment, the renewal of creation, and the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Christians have differed on details and timing; all agree the future belongs to God and culminates in Christ's appearing.
Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.