Book excerpt: Matters of Consequence: Critical Eschatological Issues Impacting Endtime Preparation is the authors dissertation for a doctor of philosophy in eschatology from the Luder-Wycliffe Theological Seminary, Endicott, New York. Dr. Rick Young applies the proven methods of emergency preplanning and crisis management to better prepare Christians for the prophetic, end-time events foretold in the Bible. By means of developing the worst case scenario concept, he challenges the reader to think through countermeasures for that vital preparation. In this way, eschatology actually becomes practical!