Lesson 20

Question 1

If prophetic gaps are not accounted for, OT prophecies that have been partially fulfilled must be what?

Answer 1

Reinterpreted

Question 2

Identify the following views on millennium

Answer 2

A) Postmillennialism - Christ will return after a long time, once the church brings about social and political change
B) Premillennialism - there is a lengthy gap between the 69th - 70th week of Daniel, and Jesus Christ will return in the future before a literally 1,000 year reign of peace
C) Amillennialism - the millennium is allegorical or spiritual and refers to the church age

Question 3

List 6 unique feature of prophecy ?

Answer 3

a. Figurative symbols or language
b. Typology
c. Double references
d. Idealised pictures
e. Culturally relative terms
f. Fulfilment does not have to be in the exact form of prophecy

Question 4

When does prophecy become completely clear?

Answer 4

Only after it has been fulfilled

Question 5

What are the 3 main purposes of prophecy?

Answer 5

a. To prove Gods nature
b. To encourage the faithful
c. To warn the unrighteousness of impending judgement

Question 6

Throughout the NT, the authors cited OT prophecies and showed what?

Answer 6

How they were fulfilled in their current time