Doctrine 11

Question 1

Doctrine 11

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Eschatology

Answer 2

The study of last things

Question 3

Sheol

Answer 3

place the dead go – righteous and the unrighteous – a place where there would be no hope of return

Question 4

Gehenna

Answer 4

Ge (valley) henna (himmon – burning)
o Lake of Fire (Rev. 19:20)
o Furnace of Fire (Matt. 13:42, 50)
o Eternal Punishment (Matt. 25:46)
o Outer Darkness (Matt. 8:12, 22:13, 25:30)
o Worm doesn’t Die (Isa. 66:24, Mark9:46-48)

Question 5

Post Millennialism

Answer 5

see’s the future as a forward, positive advancement of the church bringing the nations of the world into obedience to the Lord and His kingdom

Question 6

Cosmic Eschatology

Answer 6

creation destiny

Question 7

Epiphaneia

Answer 7

appearance/shine forth – glorified body to judge in power: save from final destruction those that await him (Titus 2:13, 1 Tim. 6:14)

Question 8

Parousia

Answer 8

presence, arrival, Christ’s glorious second coming – the finality of what was begun at His incarnation (2 Peter 1:16, 2 Thess. 2:1)

Question 9

Amillennialism

Answer 9

Christ’s current reign over the church – this present age (fallen world) is passing away – Christ’s kingdom is coming full

Question 10

Meaning of, Christian’s live in an ‘already-not yet’ relationship with the king of heaven.

Answer 10

View that the movement towards the complete reign of God’s kingdom began with the Incarnation of Christ which, after His death, Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost reveals its presence in the life of the believer and the Church.

Question 11

3 types of Millennialism

Answer 11

Amillennialism
Postmillennialism
Premillennialism

Question 12

Amillennialism Examples

Answer 12

Hostility towards Christians will Increase.

Believers meet Jesus in the air.

Question 13

Post millennialism Examples

Answer 13

1. Culture becomes Christian
2. Great Rebellion
3. Believers Gathered with Jesus.

Question 14

Premillenialism Examples

Answer 14

1. Historical: Church goes through tribulation. Rapture/1,000 year reign. Satan defeated once and for all.
2. Dispensational: Rapture of the church, Tribulation(7yrs), Physical 1,000yr reign by Christ.

Question 15

Six sources of proof that gives evidence of our promised future with Christ.

Answer 15

• 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)

Question 16

Tribulation? Scripture References

Answer 16

Pretribulation- Christ raptures the church before the great tribulation
o 1 Thes. 1:10; Rev. 3:10
• Postribulation – Christ comes after the great tribulation
o Mt. 24:30-31; Rev. 12
• Other tribulation views:
o Mid – Church removed half-way through tribulation (1 Cor. 15:52)
o Partial – series of raptures
o Imminent - After but anytime if tribulation is happening

Question 17

Dispensationalism

Answer 17

• 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:
  o Holds a literal view of the bible
  o Sees a distinction between the church and Israel in that God has a plan for both
  o Glory of God as the ultimate purpose for the world

Question 18

Historical Cycle of the Church’s attitude in Hell.

Answer 18

Acknowledgement
Indifference
Ignorance
Doubt
Denial
Irritation
Affirmation

Question 19

Acknowledgement

Answer 19

scripture teaches the intermediate and eternal conscious torment of the wicked.
Church states its position until the cycle begins again

Question 20

Indifference

Answer 20

negative side/warning to “escape” and “flee” from the “wrath to come” is downplayed/ignored while the positive side of God’s love in Christ is overstated to the exclusion of everything else (Matt. 23:33, Luke 3:7)

Question 21

Ignorance

Answer 21

people do not know why they should believe in hell (there is avoidance) – no one wants to her a “hell-fire and brimstone” preacher

Question 22

Doubt

Answer 22

preaching on this doctrine becomes “unkind,” “unloving,” or “negative” – is there really a hell?

Question 23

Denial

Answer 23

influence of cults or other religions enter/books attack Biblicaal view/heretical views influence believers

Question 24

Irritation

Answer 24

orthodox theologians ignore the challenge by either down playing the challenge; not enough time to deal with it; passing fad: just ignore

Question 25

Affirmation

Answer 25

when false views increase within the church, there is a re-affirmation and teaching of Biblical view

Question 26

Progressive Revelation on the teaching of the final judgment.

Answer 26

Judgment of Separation is in Effect. (John3:18, 36)