Final Exam Flashcards
Reproduce the chart portraying the next eight monumental events on the eschatological timetable and label each event with precision (135).
(CROSS)__Present Age__(UP) 1&2__Tribulation (3)__(DOWN) 4&5__Millennium (6)__(Half-line 7)___Eternal State (8)__–>
1) the Immanent Rapture of the Church
2) The Judgment Seat of Christ
3) The Seventieth Week of Daniel
4) The second Coming of Christ
5) The Divine Restoration of Israel
6) The Millennial Reign of Christ
7) The Final Judgment of Unbelievers
8) The Final State of Eternity
Identify the three primary biblical passages relating to the Rapture (145).
- John 14:1–3
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17
- 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
In a single sentence each, explain the pre-tribulational argument from the following passages: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and 5:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2; Revelation 3:10 and John 14:1-3 (153–64).
1) 1 Thess 1:10, 5:9: The church is promised deliverance from coming wrath.
2) 2 Thess 2:1-2:
3) Rev 3:10:
4) John 14:1-3:
Identify the objects, timing, and nature of three divine judgments of mankind that will take place in the future, with a biblical reference for each (chart on 172).
1) Believers (objects) :: After the Rapture (timing) :: Judgment Seat of Christ (Divine Judgment) :: 1 Cor 3:10-15 (Key Passage)
2) Living Nations :: After the 2nd Coming :: Sheep/Goat Judgment :: Matt 25:31-46
3) Ubelievers :: After the Millennium :: Great White Throne :: Rev 20:11-15
Identify and support biblically the two main criteria by which believers will be evaluated at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Further specify the three aspects of the second criterion, with biblical support for each (173–75).
- Obedience in One’s Life (Rom 14:12; 2 Cor 5:10)
- Faithfulness in One’s Ministry (1 Cor 3:10-4:5)
- The Quality of the Labor (1 Cor 3:8, 12-13)
- The Trustworthiness of the Laborer (1 Cor 4:1-2)
- The Motives of the Laborer (1 Cor 4:3-5)
Identify the two areas in which pastors will be held accountable according to James 3:1 and Hebrews 13:17b (177).
The Content of Your Teaching (James 3:1)
The Faithfulness of Your Care (Heb 13:17b)
Argue briefly but decisively for a temporal gap between the 69th and 70th weeks of Daniel 9:25–27 (179–80).
The events of verse 26 are said to occur after the 69th week and then verse 27 proceeds to describe the 70th week. The question is not if there is a gap, but “how long.”
Define preterism, and distinguish between partial and full preterism (199–200).
- Preterism asserts most eschatological prophecies have already been fulfilled (mostly in 70 AD)
- Partial Preterism holds that the return of Christ, the resurrection, and and the new H and new E are yet future.
- Full Preterism believes all has been fulfilled, and that we are in the new heavens and the new earth.
Briefly identify and respond to the three main arguments for preterism (199).
- indicators of Immanency in the NT –> “soon” doesnt mean short amount of time, it means immancy. The trib could come at any time.
- This Generation… referring to those who see the signs.
- Early date for Rev. –> early chuch asserts otherwise. Irenaeus (deciple of of polycarp, disc of john says written during Domition’s reign (ad 81–96).
Name the five main promises of the Abrahamic Covenant, with a supporting Scripture reference for each (202–03).
- Blessing of Abraham (Gen 12:2)
- Making of the Nation Israel (Gen 12:2)
- The Promise of the Land for Israel (Gen 12:7)
- Establishment of a Relationship with Israel (Gen 17:8)
- The Blessing of the Nations through Israel (Gen 12:3)
Name the six main promises of the Davidic Covenant, with a supporting Scripture reference for each (205–06).
- Exaltation of David’s Name (2 Sam 7:9).
- Giving of Israel’s Land (2 Sam 7:10)
- Protection from Israel’s Enemies (2 Sam 7:10).
- The Preservation of David’s Line (2 Sam 7:11)
- The Enthronement of David’s Descendant (2 Sam 7:12)
- Establishment of Messiah’s Kingdom (2 Sam 7:13)
Name the six main spiritual promises of the New Covenant, with a supporting Scripture reference for each (207–09).
- The Gift of Repentance (Ezek 36:31)
- Forgiveness of Sin (Ezek 36:33)
- Transformation of Heart (Ezek 36:26)
- Provision of the Spirit (Ezek 36:27)
- The internalization of the Law (Jer 31:33)
- The Consummation of the Relationship (Ezek 36:28b).
Briefly explain how Acts 1:6-7 makes the case for a future restoration of the nation of Israel (237–38; 359–61).
Jesus’ answer to the disciple’s question of “when” makes it clear that he was not correcting their presuppositions that Israel would at some future time receive the Kingdom.
Briefly explain why Romans 11:26 must refer to an eschatological restoration of the nation of Israel (241–43).
- In 66 out of 68 uses in the NT… “Israel” refers to ethnic, national Israel. Other two most likely refer to believing remnant.
- in 11:28, Paul can ONLY be referring to ethnic Israel because they are the only party that qualify as both “enemies” and “beloved.”
- Paul’s argument is that Israel’s hardening is only partial (1-10) and only temporary (11–32).
- Paul quotes Is. 27:9 which is referring to an eschatological day of restoration.
Identify the four main problems with the amillennial interpretation of Revelation 20 (251).
- Denies the Chronological Relationship of Rev 19-20
- requires a partial binding in Rev 20:1-3
- requires a spiritual resurrection in Rev 20:4-6
- requires a symbolic interpretation of the thousand years.
