Doc 11 Flashcards
(27 cards)
Dominant teaching of Jesus
Beatitudes/ Lord's Prayer Kingdom feasts Entrance into the kingdom Keys to the kingdom Parables Son of man/parousia
Doctrine 11
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 the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.
3 types of parBles
Growth
Great value
Contrasting
Realized eschatology
New way of life- love of god and man
Inward religion- full redemption
Social religion- working to change lives
Judgment- some now/all later
Wesley saw final goal of Christian life as
Pilgrim journey
Presence of god in the believer
Practical holiness
Dispensationalism
History of man in a series of segments “dispensations” where god brings blessing to the obedient and judgment to the disobedient. Holds that
Literal view of the bible
Sees a distinction between the church and Israel in that god has a plan for both
Glory of god as the ultimate purpose for the world
Amillennialism
Christs current reign over church. This present age is passing away Millenial is now Hostility towards Christians increase Believers meet Jesus in the air Armageddon
Postmillennialism
Future as forward positive advancement of the church bringing the nations of the world into obedience to The Lord and his kingdom Millennial is spiritual Culture becomes Christian Great rebellion Believers gathered with Jesus Judgment
Historical premillennialism
Church goes through tribulation Armageddon Rapture/1000 year reign Satan released and then defeated Judgment Heaven/he'll
Dispensational premillennialism
Rapture of the church Tribulation Armageddon Physical 1000 year reign by Christ Judgment Heaven/he'll
Pretribulation
Christ raptures the church before the great tribulation
Post tribulation
Christ comes after the great tribulation
Other tribulation views
Mid- church removed halfway through tribulation
Partial- series of raptures
Imminent- after but anytime if tribulation is happening
Eschatology
Study of last things
—— eschatology
——- destiny
Progressive- already not yet
Parousia
Presence arrival Christs glorious 2nd coming
Epiphaneia
Appearance- shine forth- glorified body to judge in power save from final destruction those that await him
Apocalypse
Unveiling/revelation in progress
Sources of proof
Faith Scripture Sealed by the Holy Spirit Resurrection power in us Judgment of separation is in effect Temporal removed/ eternal revealed
Kingdom of god in the person of Jesus
Pre existence Incarnation Suffering and death Resurrection Ascension Return to rule: lordship over all
Immortality of the soul
Death is not the end to our existence
Post death existence is still a god given action for all
Post death identity is not eliminated
All will be resurrected
All will submit to the final judgment of Christ
All will have a final destination
Resurrection of the body
Identifies the whole person as they were on earth
Our same bodies will be extremely made over
For judgment the soul and body are reunited
Destination determines design
Focus determines function
Environment determines expectations
General judgment at the end of the world
There will be a day of The Lord Fulfillment of gods promises Affirms gods righteousness Confirms the truth of the gospel message Assures the faithful that our god reigns
Eternal happiness of the righteous
Full experience of gods presence Full return of Christ in glory Completion of gods kingdom on heaven and earth Faith is rewarded Let the wedding feast begin
