Lesson 20 - Types, Symbols, And Prophecy (Part 2) - Lesson Review

Question 1

1. Why is the gap principle important to biblical interpretation?

Answer 1

If prophetic gaps are not accounted for, then OT prophecies that have been partially fulfilled must be reinterpreted.

Question 2

2. Give a brief description of each of the following views:
   a. Amillenialism:
   b. Postmillenialism:
   c. Premillenialism:

Answer 2

a. Amillenialism: Teaches that the millennium is allegorical or spiritual, and refers to the church age.
b. Postmillenialism: Christ will return after a long time once the church brings about social and political change
c. Premillenialism: There is a lengthy gap between the 69th and 70th week of Daniel, and Jesus Christ will return in the future before a literal 1000 year reign of peace

Question 3

3. List six unique features of prophecy:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Answer 3

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

Question 4

4. Give a reason for why scripture was written in prophetic form, other than to predict future events.

Answer 4

To serve as instruction or to serve as a warning

Question 5

5. What is the main purpose of prophecy?

Answer 5

To prove God’s nature, to encourage the faithful, and to warn the unrighteous of impending judgement.

Question 6

6. How did the New Testament authors use the Old Testament?

Answer 6

They quoted, paraphrase, interpreted, applied and commented liberally from the OT as they saw fulfilment of those passages in their lifetime.