Exam #11

Question 1

Doctrine #9

Answer 1

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

Question 2

Doctrine #10

Answer 2

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Question 3

Doctrine #11

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Eschatology –

Answer 4

study of last things/end of the world

Question 5

Tempo =

Answer 5

time

Question 6

Session =

Answer 6

Lordship, Authority, Throne of God

Question 7

Transcendence =

Answer 7

God is above and beyond us

Question 8

Immanence =

Answer 8

God is close/with/among us

Question 9

To sit =

Answer 9

to judge

Question 10

Parousia =

Answer 10

second coming, final presence

Question 11

Epiphany =

Answer 11

Suddenness, Manifestation, Appearance

Question 12

Millennium =

Answer 12

Jesus’ 1000 yr. reign; Satan restrained; Justice and Peace; Fruitfulness increased

Question 13

Krisis =

Answer 13

(Gk) time of decision or judgment

Question 14

Apokalupsis =

Answer 14

(Gr) revelation

Question 15

Eternal Life =

Answer 15

no beginning, no end

Question 16

Everlasting Life =

Answer 16

Beginning, but no end

Question 17

Objective of Eschatology =

Answer 17

To help us to: SURRENDER our lives to Christ, to LIVE RIGHT in the present while walking in light of eternity.

Question 18

What final acts of God are already in action?

Answer 18

1) Marked with seal
2) Experience resurrection power (life)
3) Judgment of separation (sheep and goats)
4) Time boundaries revealed

Question 19

How is God’s kingdom sovereign?/What does it look like?

Answer 19

1) Sov. In power
2) Sov. In grace
3) Sov. In glory

Question 20

When does judgment begin?

Answer 20

When Jesus sits

Question 21

What authorizes Jesus’ rule?

Answer 21

His death

Question 22

Where is Jesus’ authority?

Answer 22

In His name

Question 23

Metaphors of Heaven:

Answer 23

Father’s House, 
New Jerusalem, 
Paradise. 
Heavenly City, 
Throne of God, 
(FuN PaTH)

Question 24

How do we live waiting for parousia?

Answer 24

Live in:
Hope and expectation
Holiness
Self-control; watching with eternal perspective

Question 25

Why is Jesus coming?/Purpose of Parousia?

Answer 25

1) Glorification of Church 2) Liberation of creation 3) Incentive for Holy living 4) Incentive to work, not just wait.

Question 26

Signs of Parousia?

Answer 26

``` Deception Increase of Evil Extreme delusion Apostasy Tribulation The Anti-Christ ```

Question 27

How do we prepare for Parousia?

Answer 27

1) Discipline during persecution 2) Evangelization of the world The Millennium is not: the new creation

Question 28

Theories of Millennialism:

Answer 28

1) Pre-millennialism (dispensationalism) –Parousia before millennium 2) Post-Millennialism – Parousia AFTER preaching 3) A-Millennialism – No future reign on earth

Question 29

Three Kinds of death

Answer 29

1. Physical death = life ceases 2. Spiritual death = broken divine/human relationship 3. Eternal death = final separation from God

Question 30

3 States of Death

Answer 30

1. Present (physical) –free will ended, opportunity for grace is gone 2. Intermediate (waiting for judgment/go to God’s presence) 3. Final (Heaven or Hell)

Question 31

THE CYCLE OF JUDGEMENT

Answer 31

(Throne of Judgment). He comes (parousia) -> He Sits (it’s finished) -> He Gathers (all nations) -> He separates (right and left) [see picture]

Question 32

Why is Jesus the Judge?

Answer 32

- divine - Human - suffering

Question 33

What will be uncovered on the day of revelation?

Answer 33

1. Purposes of God 2. Power of God 3. Truth in every area of life