Concepts Flashcards
What is the difference between the first and second deaths?
First death = Physical death
Second death = Soul death (eternal separation from God)
What is the difference between the first and second resurrections?
First Resurrection = Saints (4 stages/orders)
Second Resurrection = Unbelievers (followed by the 2nd death)
What are the stages/orders of the first Resurrection?
- Messiah (firstfruits)
- Church saints (at rapture)
- O.T. saints (after trib)
- Tribulation saints (after trib)
Golden Rule of Interpretation
All biblical passages are to be taken exactly as they read unless the text indicates otherwise.
Law of Double Reference
A passage of Scripture speaks of two different persons or events separated by a long period of time. We know the gap of time exists due to other Scriptures.
Ex. Zechariah 9:9-10 & Isaiah 11:1-5:
1st Coming of Messiah
(Ze v9 & Is v1-2)
2nd Coming of Messiah
(Ze v10 & Is v3-5)
Law of Double Fulfillment
False view that a single passage can have two fulfillments, both near and far.
Law of Reoccurrance
Two blocks of Scripture record the same event. The second block adds more info/details to the first.
Ex. Creation accounts (Gen 1 & Gen 2)
Tribulation events (Rev 6-16 & Rev 17-18)
Northern invasion of Israel (Ez 38 & Ez 39)
Judah alliance with Egypt (Is 30 & Is 31)
Law of Context
A text apart from its context is a pretext.
Ex: Zechariah 13:6 is not about the Messiah because when in context, Zech 13:2-6 is about false prophets.
Seven Dispensations
- Innocence (Eden)
- Conscience (Adam)
- Government (Noah)
- Promise (Abraham)
- Law (Moses)
- Grace (Church & Trib)
- Kingdom (Millennium)
Revelation has _____ verses, with _____ quotes from OT and over _____ allusions / references to the OT.
Revelation has 404 verses, with 0 quotes from OT and over 800 allusions / references to the OT.
The value of book of Revelation is not that it provides a lot of new information, but that
The value of book of Revelation is not that it provides a lot of new information, but that it takes scattered OT prophesies and puts them in chronological order so a sequence of events can be determined.
Whose revelation is this and what is the progression of transmission (Rev 1).
Revelation of Yeshua Messiah
Father > Yeshua > Angel > John > Believers
What does ‘shortly come to pass’ mean?
Once the day for fulfillment comes, there will be no delay in its execution.
Why is ‘the’ significant in the writing of Revelation to ‘the seven churches?’
The Greek definite article ‘the’ indicates totality.
There were more than seven churches in Asia.
Seven in Scripture signifies completeness.
John clearly writing to the whole church, all believers.
Why is ‘the’ significant in the writing of Revelation to ‘the seven Spirits before His throne?’
The Greek definite article ‘the’ indicates totality.
This is a reference to Isaiah 11:2 with the 7 attributes of the Holy Spirit.
Seven in Scripture signifies completeness.
What are the three offices that Yeshua holds and does He hold them contemporaneously?
Yeshua holds three offices chronologically and never simultaneously:
1. Prophet (1st Coming)
2. Priest (Present day)
3. King (2nd Coming)
What are the seven lampstands?
Seven distinct lampstands represent 7 specific local churches in Asia.
What are the seven stars in His right hand?
7 angels appointed to the 7 local churches in Asia
Times of the Gentiles
Babylonia Empire to 2nd Coming of Messiah during which Gentiles have dominance over city of Jerusalem. (Luke 21:24)
Daniel 2
Daniel 7
Revelation 13
Revelation 17
