Doctrine 11 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Doctrine #9
We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
Doctrine #10
We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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 eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.
Eschatology
Study of last things/end of the world.
Tempo
Time
Session
Lordship, Authority Throne of God.
Immanence
God is close/with/among us
To sit
To judge
Parousia
Second coming, final presence
Epiphany
suddenness, Manifestation, Appearance.
Millennium
Jesus 1000 yr. reign; satan restrained; justice and peace; Fruitfulness increased.
Krisis
Time of decision or judgement.
Apokalupsis
revelation
Eternal life
No beginning, no end
Everlasting life
Beginning, but no end.
Objective of Eschatology
TO help us to surrender our lives to Christ, to live right in the present while walking in light of eternity.
What final acts of God are already in action?
1) Marked with seal
2) Experience resurrection power (life)
3) Judgement of separation (Sheep and goats)
4) Time boundaries revealed
How is God’s kingdom sovereign? What does it look like?
1) Sov. In power
2) Sov. In grace
3) Sov. In glory
When does judgment begin?
When Jesus sits.
What authorizes Jesus rule?
His death
Where is Jesus authority?
In His nam.
Metaphors of Heaven
Throne of God, Fathers house heavenly city New jerusalem Paradise
How do we live waiting for parousia?
Hope and expectation
Holiness
Self control
watching with eternal perspective
Why is Jesus coming? Purpose of parousia?
1) Glorification of church
2) Liberation of creation
3) Incentive for Holy living
4) Incentive to work, not just wait.