Doctrine 11 Flashcards
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.
Eschatology
The study of last things
Eschaton
last things
Individual eschatology
individual destiny
Cosmic Eschatology
creation destiny
Progressive Eschatology
Already-Not yet
Parousia
Presence, arrival, Christ’s glorious
Epiphaneia
Appearance/ Shine forth
Apocalypse
Unveiling/revelation in progress
Sources of Proof
Faith - Heb. 11:1
Scripture - 1 Pet. 1:10-11
Sealed by the Holy Spirit - Eph. 1:13-14
Resurrection Power in us - Eph. 2:6-7
Judgment of Separation is in effect - John 3:18; 36
Temporal Removed/ Eternal Revealed - Heb. 12:26-29
God- created all…
God -created all Humanity -sin separating us from God -brings redemption and restoration through Jesus -who determines final destiny for Humanity -absent or in the presence of God
Kingdom of God in the Person of Jesus
Pre-existence Incarnation Suffering and Death Resurrection Ascension Return to Rule: Lordship over all
5 Points: 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 (Heaven)
- And in the endless punishment of the wicked. (Hell)
The Immortality of the Soul
- Death is not the end of our existence
- All will be resurrected
- All will have a final destination
The Resurrection of the Body
- This identifies the “whole” person as they were on earth
- Our same bodies will be extremely made over.
- For judgment, the soul and body are reunited
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