Doctrine 11 Flashcards

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Recite Doctrine 11

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We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

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What is Eschatology?

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The study of last things

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What is individual eschatology?

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Individual Destiny

What will happen to me when I die?

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What is cosmic eschatology?

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Creation destiny

What will happen to human kind/creation?

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What is progressive eschatology ?

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Already-not yet

View that the movement towards the complete reign of God’s kingdom

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What is Parousia?

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Presence, arrival, Christ’s glorious 2nd coming- the finality of what was begun at His incarnation
2 Peter 1:16 2 Thess. 2:1

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What is Epiphaneia?

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Appearance/Shine Forth

Glorified body to judge in power: save from final destruction those that await Him

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What are sources of proof?

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Faith- Hebrews 11:1
Scripture- 1 Peter 1:10-11
Sealed by the Holy Spirit- Ephesians 1:13-14
Resurrection Power in Us- Ephesians 2:6-7
Judgment of Separation is in Effect- John 3:18, 36
Temporal Removed/ Eternal Revealed- Hebrews 12:26-29

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What is proof of the Kingdom of God in the person of Jesus Christ?

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Pre Existence
Incarnation 
Suffering and Death
Resurrection
Ascension
Return to Rule: Lord over all
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What is the general understanding of the immortality of the Soul?

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Death is not the end to our existence
Post-death existence is still a God-given action for all
Post-death identity is not eliminated
All will be resurrected
All will submit to the final judgment of Christ
All will have a final destination

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What is the general understanding of the Resurrection of the body?

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This identifies the whole person as they were on earth
Our same bodies will be extremely made over
For judgement, the soul and body are reunited
Destination determines Design
Focus determines function
Environment determines expectations

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What is the general understanding of the General judgment at the end of the world?

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There will be a “Day of The Lord”
Fulfillment of God’s Promises
Affirms God’s righteousness
Confirms truth of the Gospel message
Assures the faithful that ‘Our God Reigns’
Time of accountability based on God’s gift of freedom
Time of assurance for the faithful because of the Trinity

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What is the general understanding of Heaven?

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Full experience of God's presence
Full return of Christ in Glory
Completion of God's Kingdom on Heaven and Earth
Faith is rewarded
Let the Wedding Feast begin
Evidence of its reality present today
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What is the general understanding of Hell .

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Full experience of God's absence 
For eternity
Tickets already punched: satan, Antichrist, false prophet, demons
A future location-post judgment 
Evidence of its reality present today
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We are wired for?

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Eternity-Ecclesiastes 3:11
God made us for eternity
God made us for himself

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Images of the coming Kingdom of God

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Harmony with God and all creation- Isaiah 11:6-9
New creation with joy-Isaiah 65:17-25
God dwells with His people- Rev. 21:1-7, 22:4
Sensory Splendor- Rev. 21:9-22

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What is Apocalyspe?

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Unveiling/revelation in progress/ revelation in total

Rev. 1:1

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What is the Dominant teaching of Jesus?

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The Beatitudes/ Lord's Prayer
Kingdom Feasts
Entrance into the Kingdom
Keys to the Kingdom
Parables
Son of Man/ Parousia
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Types of Parables

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Growth 
Mustard seed
Secretly growing Seed
Sower
Wheat and Tares
Dragnet
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What is the Great Value Parable?

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Hidden treasure/ Pearl

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What are the Contrasting Parable?

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Unjust Steward-planning for future: do it wisely
Judge and Widow- God will provide justice to his own
Burglar- be ready for his coming
Wise and foolish maidens- Lind wait/immediate return-READY
Talents and Pounds- Don’t waste what you have been given

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Our relation to the Kingdom of God

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Ephesians 2:18-20 fellow citizens
Hebrews 11:13-16 God is pleased to be our God
Titus 2:7 joint heirs
1 Peter 1:4 inheritance that does not perish
People of now but not yet- Partial presence

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How did Wesley see the future Kingdom of God joined to a present life of holiness in a realized eschatology?

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New Way of Life- Love of God and man
Inward Religion- Full redemption
Social Religion- Working to change lives
Judgment- some now/ all later

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What is Heaven?

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Part of earth- Atmosphere
Outer space- Universe
Home of God- Invisible (abode, tabernacle, sanctuary)
2nd person/Son- Jesus' Origin
Residents- Home of angels and creatures
Reality- Our citizenship
Source- Blessings and gifts
Teleos- end purpose/home
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What will we find in Heaven?

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The Trinity
Saved loved ones are present
No suffering 
No sin
Joy
Love
Peace
Purity
Opportunities of Service
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What is the meaning of “Caught up” in Scripture?

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Harpazo- Snatched away/unexpectedly taken away

Only 4 times in Scripture
2 Corinthians 12:2,4
Revelation 12:5
1 Thessalonians 4:17
Used with specific destination- to be in the presence of God
Divine event that can not be determined
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What is Chillas?

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A thousand years

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Each segment contains testing, failure and judgment.

Each segment seven in all can fall under three categories

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Old Testament
Innocence/Conscience/Human Govt./Promise/ Law/Israel

New Testament
Grace/Church

Kingdom
Kingdom

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What are the 3 Views of millennium?

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Amillennialism
Postmillennialism- William Booth’s view
Premillennialism-Historical view

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How did Wesley see the final goal already begin in the Christian Life of holiness?

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Pilgrim journey with this present life as one do decision and preparation
Decision is based on the presence of the kingdom of a God present in the of the believer
Preparation then is practical holiness since the kingdom is still future and goal of our hope

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What are the four warnings on predictions?

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Counter Jesus’ own teachings
Scripture can be twisted
Called to serve replaced by craving to speculate
Focus on a world beyond saving

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What is dispensationalism?

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A theological view that sees the history of man in a series of segments “dispensations” where God brings blessing to the obedient and judgment to the disobedient. This view
Holds literal view of Bible
Sees distinction btwn church and Israel in that God had a plan for both
Glory of God as the ultimate purpose for the world