Test 1/3: The Great Advent Awakening - (2nd Great Awakening - 1795-1830)

Question 1

There was a hope and assurance that Jesus would come again, but what happened after the disciples died:

Answer 1

• Truth began to erode away
• Error replaced truth
• Bible forbidden
• hello dark ages*

Question 2

Due to previously mentioned physical reasons, attention shifted from the 1260 year prophecy, to what other prophecy:

Answer 2

-2300 year prophecy of Daniel 8:14

Question 3

Define pre/post-millennialism:

Answer 3

• Premillennialism = The belief that God would return and establish His kingdom on earth for 1000 years (classic Christianity)
• Postmillennialism = The belief that the 1000 years would happen on earth BEFORE God would return (due to industrial revolution)

Question 4

Was the 2nd Great Awakening only in the United States:

Answer 4

-no; people from all over the world were coming up with the same conclusions from Daniel and did it separately without influence from other nations

Question 5

Name the 3 principles that defined the 2nd Great Awakening:

Answer 5

• Bible study by the ordinary person (not by priests only)
• Prophetic interpretation (the Bible could explain itself)
• Second advent message (Jesus is coming again)