Review #2

Question 1

2. Please explain what is meant by “the mystery” that Paul referred to.

Answer 1

The mystery was that the Jews did not understand that the Gentiles could not be saved and be a part of God’s church.

Question 2

3. Using Joel 2:28-32 as an example, please explain what is meant by literal and spiritual fulfilment. ( Include diagram)

Answer 2

The Old Testament prophecies that looked to future time are Literally fulfilled in the Jews, but are spiritually fulfilled in the church.
Literal
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/ ^ ~~~~~ \
_____Old Testament ___+__________¥_______|___|millenial|__
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Spiritual

Question 3

1. Using Malachi 4:5-6 as an example, explain what is meant by “Multiple fulfilment”. Show each level of meaning, and back it by appropriate scriptures.

Answer 3

a. Malachi 4:4-6 has a multiple fulfilment.
Prophecy of Elijah coming again Malachi 4:5-6
b. Prophecy of John coming in the spirit of Elijah Luke 1:3-6
c. Jesus explaining that John came in the spirit of Elijah Matt 17:11-13
d. Mount of transfiguration- Matthew 17:4-11,12
e. The primary fulfilment of two witnesses - Revelation 11:3-6