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Compiled by Kenneth Malenge

ESCHATOLOGY – SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY EXAM
Bible College Exam – March/April 2025
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (10 Marks – 1 mark each)

Choose the best answer.

  1. The term “Eschatology” comes from two Greek words meaning: a) Death and judgment
    b) Kingdom and glory
    c) Last and word
    d) End and wrath

  2. Who was the key figure in developing Amillennialism?
    a) John Calvin
    b) Augustine
    c) Jonathan Edwards
    d) John MacArthur

  3. Which eschatological view teaches a Pre-Tribulation Rapture?
    a) Postmillennialism
    b) Amillennialism
    c) Historic Premillennialism
    d) Dispensational Premillennialism

  4. The belief that the Church will usher in a golden age before Christ’s return is called:
    a) Preterism
    b) Postmillennialism
    c) Amillennialism
    d) Universalism

  5. Which view makes a sharp distinction between Israel and the Church?
    a) Amillennialism
    b) Historic Premillennialism
    c) Dispensational Premillennialism
    d) Postmillennialism

  6. Revelation 20:1–6 is interpreted figuratively in which view?
    a) Historic Premillennialism
    b) Postmillennialism
    c) Amillennialism
    d) Dispensational Premillennialism

  7. The Social Gospel Movement was partly influenced by which eschatological view?
    a) Postmillennialism
    b) Dispensationalism
    c) Amillennialism
    d) Historic Premillennialism

  8. Who among the following was a proponent of Postmillennialism?
    a) George Eldon Ladd
    b) John Nelson Darby
    c) Jonathan Edwards
    d) Augustine

  9. One major critique of Amillennialism is:
    a) It places too much emphasis on Israel
    b) It teaches a future tribulation
    c) It denies the spiritual reign of Christ
    d) Satan appears unbound despite the teaching

  10. Who popularized Dispensational Premillennialism through the Scofield Reference Bible?
    a) Louis Berkhof
    b) C.I. Scofield
    c) Charles Ryrie
    d) John Walvoord

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 Marks – 5 marks each)

Answer any six of the following briefly but accurately.

  1. Define Eschatology and distinguish between personal and general eschatology.

  2. List and briefly explain three key teachings of Amillennialism.

  3. What role does Israel play in Dispensational Premillennialism?

  4. Describe the significance of the Great Tribulation in Historic Premillennialism.

  5. Name three early church fathers who held to Historic Premillennialism and their contribution to the doctrine.

  6. Contrast the views of Augustine and John Nelson Darby regarding the millennium.

  7. Explain the criticism often raised against Postmillennialism in light of current world conditions.

  8. Identify and briefly describe two movements associated with Postmillennial thinking.

SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTIONS (30 Marks – 15 marks each)

Answer any TWO of the following. Structure your answers well, with biblical and theological references.

  1. Compare and contrast the four major eschatological views (Amillennialism, Postmillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, and Dispensational Premillennialism), highlighting their biblical foundations, historical background, and theological implications.

  2. Defend the eschatological view you find most biblically sound. Provide reasons for your position, address common criticisms, and support your argument with Scripture.

  3. Discuss the Second Coming of Christ in light of the four eschatological views. How do these perspectives differ in terms of the nature, timing, and purpose of Christ’s return?

SECTION D: BONUS QUESTION (5 Marks – Optional)

Explain how Eschatology shapes the hope and mission of the Christian Church today. Use Scripture and practical implications in your response.

Compiled by Kenneth Malenge 

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