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The Catechism in Questions & Answers
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- 549. How do we know about the events of the future?
- 550. What future event is the goal of faith of New Apostolic Christians?
- 551. Who promised the return of Jesus Christ?
- 552. Who knows the exact point in time when Christ will return?
- 553. What follows from the fact that no man knows the moment in time of Christ’s return?
- 554. How did the early Apostles treat the promise of Christ’s return?
- 555. What does the promise of Christ’s return mean for us?
- 556. Why do we believe that the promise of Christ’s return is near?
- 557. How do we prepare for the return of Christ?
- 558. How is the return of Christ described in the letters of Apostle Paul?
- 559. What will happen at the return of Christ?
- 560. What is the basis of the believers’ hope that they will not need to suffer physical death?
- 561. Who will be caught up at the return of Christ?
- 562. Who is included in the “bridal congregation”?
- 563. Are there any characteristics for those who will belong to the bridal congregation?
- 564. Does the Bible relate any other characteristics of the bridal congregation?
- 565. What is the significance of the images in Revelation 14: 1-5?
- 566. When will the “marriage of the Lamb” take place?
- 567. What will transpire at the “marriage of the Lamb”?
- 568. What happens on earth after the return of Christ?
- 569. Will there be any protection in the time of the “great tribulation”?
- 570. What happens to the martyrs from the time of the “great tribulation”?
- 571. What occurs after the “marriage of the Lamb” and the “great tribulation”?
- 572. What will happen to Satan after the time of the “great tribulation”?
- 573. What happens when Satan is bound and relieved of his power?
- 574. What events comprise the first resurrection?
- 575. What follows the conclusion of the first resurrection?
- 576. Will human beings still sin during this time?
- 577. What transpires during the period of the kingdom of peace on earth?
- 578. What happens at the end of the kingdom of peace?
- 579. What will happen once evil has been deprived of its power forever?
- 580. What happens to those who find grace in the Last Judgement?
- 581. What does the Bible have to say about God’s new creation?
565. What is the significance of the images in Revelation 14: 1-5?
The mark (“seal”) with the name of the “Lamb” and of the Father indicates that the hundred and forty-four thousand are the property of God.
Being “without fault”, having “no deceit” in their mouths, and “following the Lamb”, indicate that they have led their lives in accordance with the gospel in word and deed.
The term “firstfruits” describes those whom Christ will take to Himself at His return: these will be the first to receive complete salvation.
The “Lamb” refers to Jesus Christ: “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1: 29). Revelation 5: 12 relates that the Lamb who was slain has gained the victory. This means that the abased and crucified Son of God also triumphs and conquers.
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing!”
Revelation 5: 12