Doctrine 11 Flashcards
Kingdom of God in the person of Jesus Christ
Pre-existence Incarnation Suffering & death Resurrection Ascension Return to rule: lordship over all
Sources of proof
Faith (Hebrews 11:1)
Scripture (1 Peter 1:10-11)
Sealed by the spirit (Eph 1:13-14)
Resurrection power in us (Eph 2:6-7)
Judgement of separation is in effect (John 3:18)
Temporal removed/eternal revealed (Heb 12:26-29)
Immortality of the soul
Death is not the end
Post-death existence is still a God-given action for all
Post-death identity not eliminated
All will be resurrected
All will submit to final judgement of Christ.
All will have final destination
Doctrine 11
We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgement at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.
Resurrection of the body
Identifies whole person as on earth Same bodies will be made over Soul & body reunited for judgement Destination determines design Focus determines function Environment determines expectations
Dominant teachings of Jesus
Beattitudes/Lord's Prayer Kingdom Feasts Entrance into the Kingdom Keys to the Kingdom Parables Son of Man/Parousia
3 types of parables
Growth (Mustard Seed/Sower)
Great Value (Hidden Treasure/Pearl)
Contrasting (Unjust Steward/Burglar)
Realized Eschatology
New Way of Life - Love of God and Man
Inward Religion - Full Redemption
Social Religion - Working to Change Lives
Judgement - Some now/All later
Harpazo
“snatched away” “Caught up”
Dispensationalism
Theological view that sees the history of man in a series of segments “dispensations” where God brings blessings to obedient and judgement to disobedient.
- Holds literal view of bible
- sees distinction between church and israel
- Glory of God is ultimate purpose for the world
Segments or Dispensations
OT - Innocence, Conscience, Human Gov’t, Promise, Law/Israel
NT - Grace/Church
Kingdom - Kingdom
Millenium
Christ’s Earthly Reign
Amillenialism
The millennial is now Hostility toward christians will increase Believers meet Jesus in the air Armageddon All descend to earth for final judgement Heaven or Hell
Postmillenialism
sees future as forward, positive advancement of church bringing nations of the world into obedience Culture becomes christian Great Rebellion Believers gathered with Jesus Judgement
Premillennialism
Church goes through tribulation (Dispensationalism says 7 years - Pre-, Mid-, Post-) Armageddon Rapture/1,000 year reign Satan released/rebellion Satan defeated once for all Judgement Heaven/Hell