The Past and Present as Prologue to the Future Eschatology is the branch of theology or doctrine concerning the ultimate or final things, such as death, the destiny of humanity, the Second Coming and the Last Judgment. Our need to understand this area of doctrine is an important part of understanding inspired Scripture. Believers also have genuine questions and concerns about the future, and what will take place as this age draws to a close. In this course, we will study the details of how the