(S5 E22) Christology (Part 10): The Second Coming of Christ

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By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 16, 2022

During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the Second Coming of Christ.

    1. What is the Second Coming of Christ?
    2. Do the Scriptures definitively claim that Christ will return or is this a matter of interpretation?
      1. Matt. 24:30
      2. John 14:3
      3. Acts 3:19-21
      4. 1 Cor. 1:7
      5. 1 Thess. 2:19
      6. 2 Thess. 2:1, 8
      7. 1 Tim. 6:14
      8. 2 Tim. 4:1, 8
      9. Heb. 9:28
      10. James 5:7-8
      11. 1 Pet. 1:7, 13
      12. 1 John 2:28
    3. What will happen to the saints of God when Jesus returns? (1 Thess. 4:15-16)
    4. Does anyone know when Christ will return? (Mark 13:32-33, 35; Matt. 24:36-44; Acts 1:7)
    5. Does the OT speak of the end-times resurrection of the saints accompanying the return of Christ?
      1. Isa. 26:19
      2. Dan. 12:2
      3. Ezek. 37:12-14
      4. Psa. 49:15
      5. Psa. 17:15
    6. What comes after the Second Coming of Christ?
    7. We are going to have a series on eschatology to conclude our systematic theology series. But for now, are there fundamental aspects of the Second Coming in which all Christians can agree?

Brian G. Chilton, PhD Cand: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries, President, Contributor, and Co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast

Brian G. Chilton is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He is the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast and the founder of Bellator Christi. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and plans to purse philosophical studies in the near future. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.

Brian has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years and currently serves as a clinical hospice chaplain. Additionally, he serves as an editor for the Eleutheria Journal and is an Associate Editor for MoralApologetics.com. At the prompting of the Lord, Brian established Bellator Christi Ministries in 2012. The ministry is aimed to provide readily available resources in theology, apologetics, biblical studies, and philosophy for those who want to know what Christianity teaches and why it should be believed. In 2019, Brian published his first book entitled the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. After finishing his Ph.D., Brian intends to publish more books. His areas of expertise include early NT creeds, near-death experiences, biblical reliability, the blend of divine sovereignty and human freedom, and the need for empathy.

Curtis Evelo: Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.

Other Episodes from this Series:

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 1): The Union of Christ’s Divine and Human Nature,” BellatorChristi.com (January 13, 22), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/01/14/s5-e13-christology-part-one-the-union-of-christs-divine-and-human-nature/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 2): The Virgin Birth and the Incarnation of Christ,” BellatorChristi.com (January 19, 2022), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/01/19/s5-e14-christology-part-2-the-virgin-birth-and-incarnation-of-christ/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 3): Early Christological Titles,” BellatorChristi.com (January 26, 2022), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/01/26/s5-e15-christology-part-3-early-christological-titles/.

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 4): Theories of the Atonement,” BellatorChristi.com (February 3, 2022), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/02/03/s5-e16-christology-part-4-theories-of-the-atonement/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 5): Testing Atonement Theories with Scripture,” BellatorChristi.com (February 9, 2022), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/02/09/s5-e17-christology-part-5-testing-atonement-theories-with-scripture/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 6): The Work and Functions of Christ,” BellatorChristi.com (2/16/22), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/02/16/s5-e18-christology-part-6-the-work-and-functions-of-christ/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 7): The Extent of Christ’s Atonement,” BellatorChristi.com (2/23/22), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/02/23/s5-e19-christology-part-7-the-extent-of-christs-atonement/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 8): The Resurrection of Jesus,” BellatorChristi.com (3/2/22), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/03/03/s5-e20-christology-part-8-the-resurrection-of-jesus/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 9): The Ascension of Jesus,” BellatorChristi.com (3/11/22), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/03/11/s5-e21-christology-part-9-the-ascension-of-jesus/

 

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Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University's School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.

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Barry Jones
2 years ago

“Barry, thank you for you comment. Go back and listen to the podcast. We list certain aspects of eschatology as essential. Furthermore, the podcast concludes with four eschatological doctrines in which all Bible-believing Christians would agree.”
———-So do you think the author of the book of Revelation would agree with you that some of his teachings are non-essential? I’m not seeing any biblical justification for the view that says some NT teachings are more or less important than others.

Barry Jones
2 years ago

Why do most modern Trinitarian Christian apologists and scholars rank biblical eschatology as something less than “essential” doctrine?

Is it because the bible itself teaches that eschatology is less important than soteriology?

Or is it because regardless of how much importance the bible places on it, actual reality simply does not permit spiritually alive people to agree on what God was trying to teach through the eschatological statements?

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