Will Catholics be Left Behind - February 17, 2006

Objective: to gain an understanding of the Catholic Church’s theology in regards to the end of the world and address some of the misconceptions behind the theology of the popular “Left Behind” books.

Important Definitions es·cha·tol·o·gy (ĕs'kə-tŏl'ə-jē) n.

1. The branch of theology that is concerned with the end of the world or of humankind.
2. A belief or a doctrine concerning the ultimate or final things, such as death, the destiny of humanity, the Second Coming, or the Last Judgment.

[Greek eskhatos, last + –LOGY.]

End Times Primer

First, to answer the question posed above: NO!!! Secondly there is no such thing as a secret rapture! More to come….

It’s important to know that prophesy about the end of the world has abounded both in the Old and New Testaments. Most importantly Jesus talked about the end of the world and how it related to his coming again. Understanding the end times is key in how the Church leads it’s people (the body of Christ) in current times.

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