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
Heaven/ Eternal Happiness of the Righteous
- Full experience of God’s Presence
- Full Return of Christ in Glory
- Faith is Rewarded
Hell/ Eternal Punishment of the Wicked
- Full experience of God’s absence
- For eternity
- A future location-post judgment
Eternal Happiness/Heaven
being in the presence of God
Hell
Absence of God
Church’s 7 attitudes towards the Doctrine of Hell
AIIDDIAA Acknowledgment Indifference Ignorance Doubt Denial Irritation Affirmation Acknowledgment
Acknowledgment
Scripture teaches us the intermediate and eternal conscious torment of the wicked
Indifference
Negative side to escape and flee from the wrath to come is ignored while the positive side of God’s love is overstated to exclude everything else
Ignorance
People do not know why they should believe in hell. There is avoidance.