Doctrine 11 Flashcards
Recite Doctrine 11
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.
What is Eschatology?
The study of last things
What is individual eschatology?
Individual Destiny
What will happen to me when I die?
What is cosmic eschatology?
Creation destiny
What will happen to human kind/creation?
What is progressive eschatology ?
Already-not yet
View that the movement towards the complete reign of God’s kingdom
What is Parousia?
Presence, arrival, Christ’s glorious 2nd coming- the finality of what was begun at His incarnation
2 Peter 1:16 2 Thess. 2:1
What is Epiphaneia?
Appearance/Shine Forth
Glorified body to judge in power: save from final destruction those that await Him
What are sources of proof?
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
What is proof of the Kingdom of God in the person of Jesus Christ?
Pre Existence Incarnation Suffering and Death Resurrection Ascension Return to Rule: Lord over all
What is the general understanding of the immortality of the Soul?
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
What is the general understanding of the Resurrection of the body?
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
What is the general understanding of the General judgment at the end of the world?
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
What is the general understanding of Heaven?
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
What is the general understanding of Hell .
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
We are wired for?
Eternity-Ecclesiastes 3:11
God made us for eternity
God made us for himself