1) Calvinism teaches the doctrine of predestination, that God predestines some to be saved and others not.
2) The core doctrines of Calvinism include: total depravity of man, unconditional election by God, limited atonement of Christ's death, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints.
3) The doctrines are logically connected - if man is totally depraved and unable to be saved without God's intervention, then God must predestine some to salvation and Christ must have died only for the elect. Once saved, one is always saved.
Many of us have an endless list of questions when it comes to Bible prophecy. It is quite possible that the more we study, the more confusing it all becomes. Taken from Dr. Jeremiah's "Answers to the Unsolved Mysteries of Prophecy" booklet, these charts will help you navigate through end-times prophecy and will answer your questions about the final days of this world.
Paul wrote II Timothy from prison in Rome, sensing his impending martyrdom. He encouraged Timothy to remain strong in faith despite coming persecution and false teachings. Paul urged Timothy to preach the word of God boldly and fully carry out his duties as an evangelist, even as people increasingly reject sound doctrine. He concluded by reflecting on having fought the good fight and kept the faith, looking forward to receiving a crown of righteousness from God.
Class 7 of The Consummation series.
Amillennialism -- a misnamed view because it views that the millennium does occur, between the time of Christ's first coming and his second coming.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
The document outlines God's plan of salvation according to scripture as involving five steps: 1) Hearing the word of God, 2) Believing in Jesus, 3) Repenting of sins, 4) Confessing faith in Jesus, and 5) Being baptized for the remission of sins. It emphasizes that while people have come up with many plans of salvation, there is only one plan given by God in the Bible. It encourages examining whether one has truly obeyed God's biblical plan of salvation or been deceived by human-made plans.
This document discusses the postmillennial view of eschatology. It believes that through the preaching of the gospel, the world will gradually Christianize to a point where evil is reduced and most of society lives according to Christian principles. At this point, Christ will return to a truly Christianized world. The document references several biblical passages like the Great Commission and Psalms that are used to support the victory of Christianity throughout the world. However, it also notes some criticisms of postmillennialism, like its interpretation of Revelation 20 and whether the current trends truly point to greater Christianization.
Titus was a trusted companion and fellow worker of Paul who helped establish and organize the church in Crete. As an uncircumcised Gentile, Titus accompanied Paul to Jerusalem and was accepted, showing Paul's inclusive message. Titus exhibited a steadfast and reliable character as he carried messages between Paul and churches. Paul held Titus in high regard and left him in Crete to appoint elders and put the remaining matters in order, demonstrating Titus' maturity and leadership abilities.
1) Calvinism teaches the doctrine of predestination, that God predestines some to be saved and others not.
2) The core doctrines of Calvinism include: total depravity of man, unconditional election by God, limited atonement of Christ's death, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints.
3) The doctrines are logically connected - if man is totally depraved and unable to be saved without God's intervention, then God must predestine some to salvation and Christ must have died only for the elect. Once saved, one is always saved.
Many of us have an endless list of questions when it comes to Bible prophecy. It is quite possible that the more we study, the more confusing it all becomes. Taken from Dr. Jeremiah's "Answers to the Unsolved Mysteries of Prophecy" booklet, these charts will help you navigate through end-times prophecy and will answer your questions about the final days of this world.
Paul wrote II Timothy from prison in Rome, sensing his impending martyrdom. He encouraged Timothy to remain strong in faith despite coming persecution and false teachings. Paul urged Timothy to preach the word of God boldly and fully carry out his duties as an evangelist, even as people increasingly reject sound doctrine. He concluded by reflecting on having fought the good fight and kept the faith, looking forward to receiving a crown of righteousness from God.
Class 7 of The Consummation series.
Amillennialism -- a misnamed view because it views that the millennium does occur, between the time of Christ's first coming and his second coming.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
The document outlines God's plan of salvation according to scripture as involving five steps: 1) Hearing the word of God, 2) Believing in Jesus, 3) Repenting of sins, 4) Confessing faith in Jesus, and 5) Being baptized for the remission of sins. It emphasizes that while people have come up with many plans of salvation, there is only one plan given by God in the Bible. It encourages examining whether one has truly obeyed God's biblical plan of salvation or been deceived by human-made plans.
This document discusses the postmillennial view of eschatology. It believes that through the preaching of the gospel, the world will gradually Christianize to a point where evil is reduced and most of society lives according to Christian principles. At this point, Christ will return to a truly Christianized world. The document references several biblical passages like the Great Commission and Psalms that are used to support the victory of Christianity throughout the world. However, it also notes some criticisms of postmillennialism, like its interpretation of Revelation 20 and whether the current trends truly point to greater Christianization.
Titus was a trusted companion and fellow worker of Paul who helped establish and organize the church in Crete. As an uncircumcised Gentile, Titus accompanied Paul to Jerusalem and was accepted, showing Paul's inclusive message. Titus exhibited a steadfast and reliable character as he carried messages between Paul and churches. Paul held Titus in high regard and left him in Crete to appoint elders and put the remaining matters in order, demonstrating Titus' maturity and leadership abilities.
Sermon Slide Deck: "Good News of Great Joy" (Luke 2:1-14)New City Church
“...not only is Christianity the greatest story ever told, but it is the greatest possible story ever told.” ~ Paul Gould
This message was given on December 11, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca.
This document discusses the relationship between the Old Testament (Torah) and the New Testament, and the concepts of law and grace. It seeks to challenge common misconceptions that the Old Testament is only for Jews or is obsolete now that Christians are under grace rather than law. The document argues that understanding scripture from a Jewish believer's perspective can provide valuable insights and correct misunderstandings that have arisen. It aims to show the Old and New Testaments are not separate but rather one continuous story, and that properly understanding their relationship has important practical implications for Christian life.
This document provides an overview of church history from the 1st century AD to the present. It summarizes the writings of the Apostolic Fathers from 100-180 AD, which show that church practices had changed little from the New Testament model. The document also outlines the persecutions faced by the early church from Roman emperors from Nero in 54 AD to Diocletian in the early 4th century AD. It notes that after Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD granting religious freedom to Christians, unscriptural changes began to emerge in church practices and governance.
Tabernacle Presentation 2003 Ppt Version Update 2010recordedmoving edge
The document outlines God's plan of salvation as revealed through various passages in the books of Exodus and Numbers. It describes how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, established a covenant with them at Mount Sinai, and instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle as a place where God could dwell among his people. Key events mentioned include the Israelites worshipping the golden calf, God providing instructions for sacrifices and priestly duties, and the significance of the Tabernacle furnishings pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's salvation plan.
Are you "hot" or "cold" for Christ? He prefers one or the other. What he can't stand is the "lukewarm" Christian. Such a person won't lose his salvation, but he could lose his ministry, his privileges and even his physical life! This often happens to wealthy believers who trust themselves, as happened to the rich church at Laodicea. Hear the warning. Better yet, heed it.
Being transformed in your mind (Romans12) means rethinking your self image. Those who have placed their trust in Jesus are in Christ. This is a fundamental change. Our identity is now who we are in Christ. The New testament has many descriptions of who we are in Christ and we need to live on the basis of these statements and not by what the world tells us were are or should be.
The document discusses how the 10 plagues that God brought upon Egypt during the time of Moses foreshadowed the death and salvation provided by Jesus Christ. It notes similarities between the Passover lamb whose blood saved the Israelites and spared them God's judgment, and Jesus who is described as the Lamb of God who was sacrificed to save humanity and deliver us from sin and death. Key events of the Passover and crucifixion are compared to show how the Old Testament feast and killing of the lamb prefigured Jesus' redemptive work on the cross.
This document discusses the importance of understanding Jesus in his historical context and outlines several key points about reconstructing the historical Jesus. It notes that while the gospels combine both historical facts and theological interpretation, historians can establish some basic facts about Jesus through various criteria, including that he was a 1st century Jew from Galilee who gathered disciples and whose message concerned the coming reign of God. The document also reviews different approaches to studying the historical Jesus over time.
The document discusses the life and significance of Jesus Christ. It describes how Jesus, though divine, humbled himself by becoming human and dying on the cross to save humanity. It outlines some of the spiritual meanings behind aspects of Jesus' crucifixion, such as how the nails canceled guilt and accusations, and how the crown of thorns and spear wound brought freedom from oppression and inner healing. The key message is that through faith in Christ, believers can be redeemed, healed, and empowered to live according to God's will.
1. John's gospel was written later than the other gospels, around 90 AD, decades after Jesus' death when Jerusalem and the Temple had been destroyed. It provides an eyewitness account from the disciple whom Jesus loved, commonly accepted to be the apostle John.
2. This gospel emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus as the Son of God through his signs and teachings, and highlights the division between those who believe and receive eternal life and those who refuse to believe and remain in judgment and sin.
3. The purpose is that readers may believe in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God and have life through believing in his name. John aims to provide spiritual insight so readers can truly know God the Father
New Testament Survey - no.24 : Paul - Pastoral LettersClive Ashby
As part of the New Testament Survey Course, Session 24 provides an overview of Paul's letters to his colleagues, to provide teaching, instruction and advice on their pastoral work in Ephesus and Crete. These were written during Paul's fifth mission journey, after being released from Roman imprisonment, prior to his execution in Rome several years later. They provide universal principles on church leadership relevant to this day. (Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016).
The document discusses the second coming of Christ based on biblical teachings. It covers what the second coming is, the signs that will precede it, and how believers should respond. The key points are:
- The second coming will be personal and visible, in which Christ returns to establish his kingdom and judge unbelievers.
- Signs preceding it will include religious delusion, wars, natural disasters, and the re-establishment of Israel as a nation.
- Believers should watch and pray, evangelize others, and live holy lives as they wait patiently for Christ's return. The rapture will come secretly to take believers before the tribulation.
The document discusses the Holy Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God. It provides several examples from scripture of how each person of the Trinity is involved in creation, God's revelation to mankind, and salvation. Specifically, it notes their involvement in creation, the incarnation of Jesus, and their different but equal divine attributes like omnipresence and holiness.
Christian character is defined as Christlikeness, with love being its supreme manifestation. It is developed as the Holy Spirit produces spiritual fruit within believers like love, joy, peace, and more. Christian character is cultivated by maintaining fellowship with God through prayer and spending time in his word, as well as fellowship with other believers through church community and encouragement.
Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
The document discusses various styles of evangelism that congregations and individual Christians can employ. It describes the confrontational style which directly presents the law and gospel message, the conversational style which focuses on developing friendships as a way to naturally share the gospel, the collegiate style which provides rational arguments for the Christian faith, the conformational style of sharing one's personal testimony, and the come and see style which invites unchurched people to church events to encounter the gospel. The pastor's role is to equip Christians in these various styles and provide opportunities for evangelism in the congregation.
El documento habla sobre las similitudes entre las prácticas religiosas paganas antiguas y las del cristianismo moderno. Explica que muchas tradiciones cristianas como la Navidad, el Domingo de Resurrección y el símbolo de la cruz tienen su origen en la adoración pagana al sol. También señala que la Biblia no enseña la doctrina de la Trinidad ni valida estas prácticas, y que Dios desea restaurar el verdadero culto a su pueblo.
Paul wrote the book of Colossians to the church in Colossae to address heretical teachings influencing the believers. The heresy involved Jewish legalism combined with mystical elements. Paul refuted this by emphasizing Christ's supremacy - as creator, reconciler through his death, and head of the church. He affirmed Christ's sufficiency and fulfilled the law. Paul encouraged the Colossians to stand firm in faith and live according to their identity in Christ through love, not legalism or asceticism. He closed by sending greetings and affirming Epaphras' prayers for them.
The document describes the symbolism and meaning behind various furnishings and objects in the Tabernacle, including the table of showbread, golden candlestick, and altar of incense. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, worship, and God's provision and refining work. Key ideas include Christ as the bread of life who sustains us, the Holy Spirit's illumination of God's word, and the importance of true worship in spirit and truth through Christ's intercession.
Class 5 of The Consummation.
This examines the most popular view of end times in the American evangelical church today, Dispensational Premillennialism. It gives a summary of it's views and critiques it.
The Consummation -- Questions, Binding SatanChuck Noren
In all major end times views (Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism), the binding of Satan occurs at the start of the millennium. The binding of Satan is seen in Scripture as occurring at Christ's first coming, especially through his death and resurrection. Christ's work on earth and the ministry of his disciples demonstrated authority over Satan. According to Revelation 20:1-3, an angel binds Satan with a chain for 1000 years at the start of the millennium.
Sermon Slide Deck: "Good News of Great Joy" (Luke 2:1-14)New City Church
“...not only is Christianity the greatest story ever told, but it is the greatest possible story ever told.” ~ Paul Gould
This message was given on December 11, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca.
This document discusses the relationship between the Old Testament (Torah) and the New Testament, and the concepts of law and grace. It seeks to challenge common misconceptions that the Old Testament is only for Jews or is obsolete now that Christians are under grace rather than law. The document argues that understanding scripture from a Jewish believer's perspective can provide valuable insights and correct misunderstandings that have arisen. It aims to show the Old and New Testaments are not separate but rather one continuous story, and that properly understanding their relationship has important practical implications for Christian life.
This document provides an overview of church history from the 1st century AD to the present. It summarizes the writings of the Apostolic Fathers from 100-180 AD, which show that church practices had changed little from the New Testament model. The document also outlines the persecutions faced by the early church from Roman emperors from Nero in 54 AD to Diocletian in the early 4th century AD. It notes that after Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD granting religious freedom to Christians, unscriptural changes began to emerge in church practices and governance.
Tabernacle Presentation 2003 Ppt Version Update 2010recordedmoving edge
The document outlines God's plan of salvation as revealed through various passages in the books of Exodus and Numbers. It describes how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, established a covenant with them at Mount Sinai, and instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle as a place where God could dwell among his people. Key events mentioned include the Israelites worshipping the golden calf, God providing instructions for sacrifices and priestly duties, and the significance of the Tabernacle furnishings pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's salvation plan.
Are you "hot" or "cold" for Christ? He prefers one or the other. What he can't stand is the "lukewarm" Christian. Such a person won't lose his salvation, but he could lose his ministry, his privileges and even his physical life! This often happens to wealthy believers who trust themselves, as happened to the rich church at Laodicea. Hear the warning. Better yet, heed it.
Being transformed in your mind (Romans12) means rethinking your self image. Those who have placed their trust in Jesus are in Christ. This is a fundamental change. Our identity is now who we are in Christ. The New testament has many descriptions of who we are in Christ and we need to live on the basis of these statements and not by what the world tells us were are or should be.
The document discusses how the 10 plagues that God brought upon Egypt during the time of Moses foreshadowed the death and salvation provided by Jesus Christ. It notes similarities between the Passover lamb whose blood saved the Israelites and spared them God's judgment, and Jesus who is described as the Lamb of God who was sacrificed to save humanity and deliver us from sin and death. Key events of the Passover and crucifixion are compared to show how the Old Testament feast and killing of the lamb prefigured Jesus' redemptive work on the cross.
This document discusses the importance of understanding Jesus in his historical context and outlines several key points about reconstructing the historical Jesus. It notes that while the gospels combine both historical facts and theological interpretation, historians can establish some basic facts about Jesus through various criteria, including that he was a 1st century Jew from Galilee who gathered disciples and whose message concerned the coming reign of God. The document also reviews different approaches to studying the historical Jesus over time.
The document discusses the life and significance of Jesus Christ. It describes how Jesus, though divine, humbled himself by becoming human and dying on the cross to save humanity. It outlines some of the spiritual meanings behind aspects of Jesus' crucifixion, such as how the nails canceled guilt and accusations, and how the crown of thorns and spear wound brought freedom from oppression and inner healing. The key message is that through faith in Christ, believers can be redeemed, healed, and empowered to live according to God's will.
1. John's gospel was written later than the other gospels, around 90 AD, decades after Jesus' death when Jerusalem and the Temple had been destroyed. It provides an eyewitness account from the disciple whom Jesus loved, commonly accepted to be the apostle John.
2. This gospel emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus as the Son of God through his signs and teachings, and highlights the division between those who believe and receive eternal life and those who refuse to believe and remain in judgment and sin.
3. The purpose is that readers may believe in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God and have life through believing in his name. John aims to provide spiritual insight so readers can truly know God the Father
New Testament Survey - no.24 : Paul - Pastoral LettersClive Ashby
As part of the New Testament Survey Course, Session 24 provides an overview of Paul's letters to his colleagues, to provide teaching, instruction and advice on their pastoral work in Ephesus and Crete. These were written during Paul's fifth mission journey, after being released from Roman imprisonment, prior to his execution in Rome several years later. They provide universal principles on church leadership relevant to this day. (Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016).
The document discusses the second coming of Christ based on biblical teachings. It covers what the second coming is, the signs that will precede it, and how believers should respond. The key points are:
- The second coming will be personal and visible, in which Christ returns to establish his kingdom and judge unbelievers.
- Signs preceding it will include religious delusion, wars, natural disasters, and the re-establishment of Israel as a nation.
- Believers should watch and pray, evangelize others, and live holy lives as they wait patiently for Christ's return. The rapture will come secretly to take believers before the tribulation.
The document discusses the Holy Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God. It provides several examples from scripture of how each person of the Trinity is involved in creation, God's revelation to mankind, and salvation. Specifically, it notes their involvement in creation, the incarnation of Jesus, and their different but equal divine attributes like omnipresence and holiness.
Christian character is defined as Christlikeness, with love being its supreme manifestation. It is developed as the Holy Spirit produces spiritual fruit within believers like love, joy, peace, and more. Christian character is cultivated by maintaining fellowship with God through prayer and spending time in his word, as well as fellowship with other believers through church community and encouragement.
Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
The document discusses various styles of evangelism that congregations and individual Christians can employ. It describes the confrontational style which directly presents the law and gospel message, the conversational style which focuses on developing friendships as a way to naturally share the gospel, the collegiate style which provides rational arguments for the Christian faith, the conformational style of sharing one's personal testimony, and the come and see style which invites unchurched people to church events to encounter the gospel. The pastor's role is to equip Christians in these various styles and provide opportunities for evangelism in the congregation.
El documento habla sobre las similitudes entre las prácticas religiosas paganas antiguas y las del cristianismo moderno. Explica que muchas tradiciones cristianas como la Navidad, el Domingo de Resurrección y el símbolo de la cruz tienen su origen en la adoración pagana al sol. También señala que la Biblia no enseña la doctrina de la Trinidad ni valida estas prácticas, y que Dios desea restaurar el verdadero culto a su pueblo.
Paul wrote the book of Colossians to the church in Colossae to address heretical teachings influencing the believers. The heresy involved Jewish legalism combined with mystical elements. Paul refuted this by emphasizing Christ's supremacy - as creator, reconciler through his death, and head of the church. He affirmed Christ's sufficiency and fulfilled the law. Paul encouraged the Colossians to stand firm in faith and live according to their identity in Christ through love, not legalism or asceticism. He closed by sending greetings and affirming Epaphras' prayers for them.
The document describes the symbolism and meaning behind various furnishings and objects in the Tabernacle, including the table of showbread, golden candlestick, and altar of incense. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, worship, and God's provision and refining work. Key ideas include Christ as the bread of life who sustains us, the Holy Spirit's illumination of God's word, and the importance of true worship in spirit and truth through Christ's intercession.
Class 5 of The Consummation.
This examines the most popular view of end times in the American evangelical church today, Dispensational Premillennialism. It gives a summary of it's views and critiques it.
The Consummation -- Questions, Binding SatanChuck Noren
In all major end times views (Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism), the binding of Satan occurs at the start of the millennium. The binding of Satan is seen in Scripture as occurring at Christ's first coming, especially through his death and resurrection. Christ's work on earth and the ministry of his disciples demonstrated authority over Satan. According to Revelation 20:1-3, an angel binds Satan with a chain for 1000 years at the start of the millennium.
The document provides an overview of historic premillennialism as an eschatological view. It discusses that under this view:
- Christ will return bodily to earth and begin a 1000 year reign (millennium)
- Satan will be bound for 1000 years and unable to deceive nations
- This will be a time of righteousness and peace on earth before Satan is released again for a final rebellion crushed by Christ
- There is one second coming of Christ with no prior rapture or tribulation period.
This is class 9 of the series The Consummation.
This class looks at Preterism, Partial Preterism and Full Preterism.
This is being taught at Christ Presbyterian Church in Marietta.
Class 1 of a series called the Consummation, a Reformed view of end times or eschatology. This is being taught at Christ Presbyterian Church, 495 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067. This class will be taught at 10am on January 15, 2017.
The disciples ask Jesus three questions: 1) When will the destruction of the temple occur, 2) What will be the sign of his coming, and 3) What will be the sign of the end of the age. Jesus provides signs that must take place first, including wars, famines, earthquakes, false prophets, and persecution of believers. He describes the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place, and the great tribulation that follows. Jesus tells of cosmic signs at his second coming, including darkened skies and the sign of the Son of Man appearing. He emphasizes that heaven and earth will pass away but his words will remain, and the generation that sees these signs will not pass away until all is
End Time Church Deception Powerpoint Presentationmail2jimmy123
The document discusses end times theology and debates around the timing of the rapture. It argues that the common belief in a pre-tribulation rapture is a relatively new doctrine, and cites several biblical passages that suggest Christians will experience the tribulation period and the second coming of Christ will occur at the end of the tribulation. The document aims to dispel popular rapture theories and outline what it sees as the true biblical timeline of end times events based on scripture.
Imminent New Headlines Jesus King In JerusalemPaul Fuller
The document discusses Jesus returning to Jerusalem and establishing his kingdom over the world. It claims that Jesus will defeat invading forces and reign from Jerusalem. It asserts that various religious and political figures will oppose Jesus, including the Antichrist, which some Protestant teachings identify as a future individual opposed to God. The document also discusses Jesus bringing the faithful dead with him to rule over the nations for 1000 years and teach the world to worship God, establishing an era of peace.
The document provides an in-depth overview of the rapture according to Christian eschatology. It defines the rapture as the event where living Christians will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air. It discusses the key Bible passages about the rapture in 1 Thessalonians and outlines the five major positions on its timing. The document argues that evidence from the Thessalonian letters and a survey of Scripture support a pre-tribulation rapture view, where Christians will be delivered from the wrath of God before the tribulation begins.
The document provides an overview of the key parts and timeline of the New Testament. It discusses:
- The Gospels which describe Jesus' life, teachings and sacrifice. Acts which describes the transformation of the disciples after Jesus' death. Paul's letters to churches and leaders. Other letters by figures like Peter and John. Revelation which ties up the current and future world.
- Jesus fulfilling the law by living a perfect life and enabling followers to fulfill it through their relationship with him based on acknowledging and reciprocating his love and forgiveness.
- Jesus as the perfect savior, leader, and role model and the perfect future after judgment of victory and glory. However, humans continue to be imperfect but strive for
The document provides a summary of the contents of the New Testament in 9 paragraphs:
1) The gospels present the life, teachings, and sacrificial death of Jesus through different perspectives.
2) Acts depicts the dynamic lives of the disciples and apostles after Jesus' death and resurrection.
3) Paul's letters to churches and leaders.
4) Other letters including those from Peter, James, John, Jude.
5) Revelation ties up loose ends about the current and future world in a grand finale.
This document provides 3 key points about the role and responsibility of church leaders:
1. Church leaders act as representatives of Christ on Earth and are responsible for guiding God's people, warning them of dangers, and pointing them to salvation.
2. All Christians are called to work together with Christ as members of His body to reflect His fullness, love, and beneficence to the world through self-sacrificing service.
3. When the church lives according to God's plan, it reveals His glory and wisdom to the world and overcomes evil through the power Christ provides.
The document provides an in-depth overview of eschatological topics related to the second coming of Christ and eternity based on scripture passages. It discusses that after Christ returns, Satan will be bound for 1000 years as Christ rules on earth. There will be a first and second resurrection, with the righteous reigning with Christ for 1000 years before facing a final revolt by Satan. After the revolt is defeated, all the unrighteous will be resurrected and judged before the creation of the new heavens and earth where God dwells eternally with the redeemed.
When Jesus comes again, he will claim the elect and cast away the wicked. There will be a final judgment where people will be rewarded or punished based on what they had done in life. Some key events will be the resurrection of the dead, the gathering of the elect to meet Jesus in the air, and the destruction of Satan. The judgment will bestow eternal life, glory, and vindication for believers, while unbelievers and the wicked will be condemned to eternal punishment.
The document discusses how Jesus' resurrection validated his claims to be the Son of God and Messiah, defeated his enemies of sin and death, and inaugurated his eternal kingdom. It provides biblical evidence from the gospels and Acts that Jesus rose from the dead, as witnessed by his followers, and quotes passages about how this established Jesus as Lord and Savior and enabled his ongoing intercession, the creation of a new humanity, and the defeat of Satan.
1) The heart of the matter is that only the True God is worthy of worship, which is explored through the nature and person of Jesus Christ.
2) Everyone must acknowledge Jesus Christ as Creator, Lord, and Savior in order to be saved, as rejecting Him is rejecting God.
3) People should accept Jesus Christ's offer to exchange their old sinful nature for salvation by acknowledging their sins and trusting in Him.
A verse by verse commentary on II Timothy 4 dealing with Paul urging Timothy to preach the word for the world will seek for myths instead of the truth. Paul fought the good fight and urges him to do the same and reap great reward. Paul ends with a number of personal comments on people in his life and ends with grace be with you.
Prepare to stand before church and statehowdynaija
All through the ages of this earth's history, God's people have always faced persecutions. The children of Israel faced persecutions from heathen/gentile nations each time they forsook the Lord God almighty, some of those persecutions came from within the nation when apostate kings killed their own people such as in the cases of Manasseh and King Ahab and her wife Queen Jezebel who killed the prophets of God. Jesus Christ while on earth was persecuted by His own people and finally crucified by the approval of relegious/church leaders and Pilate (church & state) . In the same vein, the followers of Jesus were persecuted during the dark ages when the Roman church (catholic) ruled the world with iron fist for 1260 years. This same Roman empire is today mobilizing apostate protestant churches, political leaders and nations together so that she could control the world again as she did from 538 AD to 1798 AD (1260 years). When she shall have such power which she has already succeeded, those who keep all of God's commandments including the fourth commandment (the Sabbath Day - Saturday) would face severe persecution from Church & State, precisely, Papacy and the United States of America. Read more about this here: www.666truth.org.
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This document discusses different views on the Millennium described in the Bible. It presents the view of Pre-Millennialism, which believes that Christ will return to earth and reign for 1000 years before the eternal kingdom. The document provides support for this view from the early church fathers and statistics on references to it in the Bible. It also discusses criticisms of alternative views like Post-Millennialism that believe the church can establish God's kingdom on earth before Christ's return. The document argues Pre-Millennialism best fits what the Bible prophesies about Israel and God's promises to his chosen people.
The document provides information about Jesus Christ's ascension to heaven according to Christian theology. It includes:
1) Bible verses and hymns related to the ascension, with analysis of passages from the Old and New Testaments describing Jesus returning to God in heaven.
2) Discussion of how the ascension fits within the context of Jewish traditions like the Feast of Weeks and significance of the "right hand".
3) Explanation of how Christ's exaltation through the ascension establishes his authority and role as prophet, priest and king for the benefit of believers.
God's son death and resurrection goh keat peng-7.10.12Aaron Khoo
The Apostles' Creed summarizes the Christian faith in three main purposes: 1) Provide a brief summary, 2) Allow recognition of inadequate versions, and 3) Emphasize belonging to a community of faith that stretches back through history. It affirms beliefs in God the Father, Jesus Christ who was crucified and resurrected, and the Holy Spirit along with other core doctrines.
The three angel's messages call humanity to:
1. Fear God by having deep respect for Him as the Creator and in obedience to His commandments.
2. Give glory to God for His coming judgment and salvation for those who worship Him alone.
3. Proclaim this message of warning to all nations as a witness before the end comes.
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2. Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven,
holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit
and a great chain. And he seized the dragon,
that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan,
and bound him for a thousand years, and threw
him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over
him, so that he might not deceive the nations
any longer, until the thousand years were ended.
After that he must be released for a little while.
(Revelation 20:1-3 ESV)
3. Also known as chiliasm.
Papia, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus,Tertullian,
Methodius, and Lactantius.
Revelation 20 speaks of a millennium (1000
years) after Christ’s return.
One second coming (no prior rapture).
No particular emphasis on the ethnic nation
of Israel as God’s chosen people.
4. Second Coming of Christ – The future return
of Christ to earth.
Rapture – An event where believers who
have died and will be raised and believers
who are still alive on earth shall be caught up
in the clouds to meet Christ in the air.
(Derived from the Middle French rapture,
which comes from the Medieval Latin rapture
(seizure/kidnapping), which comes from the
Latin raptus (a carrying off).
6. Second Coming of Christ:
First resurrection of the saints.
Satan bound
Start of Christ’s 1000 year rule on earth.
7. End of the Millennium:
Satan loosed.
Final great rebellion.
Rebellion crushed.
Second resurrection (of the wicked for judgment).
Final Judgment.
Satan and his followers cast into the lake of fire.
8. Millennium appears to fit in a natural reading
of Revelation.
Does not fall back to the shadows.
Fits within the Reformed Confessions.
9. # Fit? Eschatology Principle
1 Yes The Church is part of the messianic kingdom of Christ.
2 Yes Modern Israel is not part of the messianic kingdom of Christ.
3 Yes Modern Israel is biblically not a precursor to the mass conversion of
the Jewish people.
4 Yes The land in the Bible is a type encompasses the entire universe for
God’s redeemed people.
5 Yes Return of Israel to the land refers to the restoration of all things in the
resurrection of believers in the return of Christ.
6 Yes No reestablished priesthood or sacrificial system will provide a proper
supplement to the current established priesthood of Christ and his
final sacrifice.
10. # Fit? Eschatology Principle
7 Yes It is illegitimate to have worship practices that put Jewish and Gentile
believers in different categories.
8 Yes The present and future messianic kingdoms will have Jews and
Gentiles in equal standing.
9 Yes The future messianic kingdom will not have a distinctive Jewish aspect
that will distinguish Jewish believers from Gentile believers.
10 Yes The future messianic kingdom will embrace the whole created realm
and not have a special region designated as the promised land.
11. Death is not completely conquered on
Christ’s return because there is at least the
massive rebellion at the end of the
millennium.
This contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:22-27; 50-56
Sin remains in the world.
This contradicts Romans 8:18-23.
This contradicts 2 Peter 3:8-13.
12. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order:
Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end,
when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every
authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The
last enemy to be destroyed is death. …
I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the
perishable inherit the imperishable. Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but
we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For
the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.
For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on
immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on
immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
“O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives
us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
13. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory
that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the
sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who
subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption
and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole
creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the
creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait
eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
14. But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand
years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all
should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the
heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved,
and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.
Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of
holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of
which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as
they burn! But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in
which righteousness dwells.
15. Final judgment occurs at the end of the
millennium, not at Christ’s second coming.
Contradicts 2 Peter 3:8-13.
Contradicts Matthew 25:31-46.
Contradicts 2Thessalonians 1:5-10
16. “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on
his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people
one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the
sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right,
‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the
foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you
gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I
was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will
answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give
you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe
you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer
them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to
me.’
17. “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire
prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was
thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked
and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also
will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked
or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ Then he will answer them, saying,
‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to
me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal
life.”
18. This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered
worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering—since indeed God
considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to
you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven
with his mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not
know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will
suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord
and from the glory of his might, when he comes on that day to be glorified in his
saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony
to you was believed.
19. Revelation uses highly figurative language.
Revelation employs literary patterns of
repeating (recapitulating) views of the period
from Christ’s first coming to his second.
The millennial placement after Christ’s
second coming is not necessary taught in
Revelation.
Use clearer teaching passages to illuminate
the Revelation passage on the millennium.
20. There are many contending end-times views.
Many views are named based on how they
deal with the millennium.
Historic Premillennialism (Chiliasm) seems to
be the first popular view.
It was supplanted by Amillennialism during
the time of Augustine of Hippo.
Historic Premillennialism had a recent
reprise.
21. Historic Premillennialism is compatible with
Reformed confessions.
It seems to follow a natural reading of
Revelation.
Historic Premillennialism is difficult to
reconcile with many biblical passages.
Revelation leaves room for other views on the
millennium.
22. On weaknesses of Historic Premillennialism:
https://eschatologystuff.wordpress.com/2007
/03/13/problems-with-premillennialism-by-
sam-storms/
23. Major Distinctions
Distinction between Israel and the Church.
Eschatology – Premillennial with Rapture.
Minor Distinctions
Dispensations.
Biblical Interpretive Distinctions
Progressive Revelation.
Grammatical-Historical Interpretation.
24. Theology Simply Profound
http://theologysimplyprofound.org/
“A Podcast OfWestminster Orthodox Presbyterian
ChurchWhere God Powerfully SpeaksThrough His
Means Of Grace.”
Has an outstanding series on Dispensationalism.
▪ Episode 22 (April 2016) – Episode 37 (August 2016), with
other relevant episodes.
Look up “Theology Simply Profound” in iTunes or
your favorite podcast app.
25. OT Prophecies concerning Israel are to be
literally fulfilled to ethnic Israel.
Israel is not a type, it is the antitype.
OT Symbolism is constrained.
It is especially constrained in OT prophetic
statements.
26. ISRAEL
The earthly chosen people
of God.
OT promises and curses
relate to ethnic Israel.
OT promises to Israel will
be fulfilled in the
millennium.
OT trappings of temple and
sacrifices will be present in
millennium.
THE CHURCH
The spiritual, heavenly
people of God.
OT prophecies did not
mention the NT Church.
The Church has a different
destiny or purpose than
Israel.
27. # Fit? Eschatology Principle
1 No The Church is part of the messianic kingdom of Christ.
2 No Modern Israel is not part of the messianic kingdom of Christ.
3 No Modern Israel is biblically not a precursor to the mass conversion of
the Jewish people.
4 No The land in the Bible is a type encompasses the entire universe for
God’s redeemed people.
5 No Return of Israel to the land refers to the restoration of all things in the
resurrection of believers in the return of Christ.
6 No No reestablished priesthood or sacrificial system will provide a proper
supplement to the current established priesthood of Christ and his
final sacrifice.
28. # Fit? Eschatology Principle
7 No It is illegitimate to have worship practices that put Jewish and Gentile
believers in different categories.
8 No The present and future messianic kingdoms will have Jews and
Gentiles in equal standing.
9 No The future messianic kingdom will not have a distinctive Jewish aspect
that will distinguish Jewish believers from Gentile believers.
10 No The future messianic kingdom will embrace the whole created realm
and not have a special region designated as the promised land.
30. Based on 1 Corinthians 15:51-53.
Many other passages can be used.
1 Corinthians shows a striking contraction in
“Rapture Doctrine”.
31. The critique is based on the concept of proof
by contradiction.
It depends on the law of non-contradiction:
Nothing can be true and false, at the same
time and in the same sense.
If the premise being defended results in a
contradiction, then the premise is false.
32. 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 ESV: Behold! I tell you
a mystery.We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling
of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the
trumpet will sound, and the dead will be
raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.
For this perishable body must put on the
imperishable, and this mortal body must put
on immortality.
33. Dispensationalists identify 1 Corinthians
15:51-53 as a rapture event.
Believers, living and dead, are caught up with the
Lord.
Notice that “the last trumpet” is sounded.
There is a problem with the last trumpet.
Matthew 24:31
34. Matthew 24:31 ESVAnd he will send out his
angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will
gather his elect from the four winds, from
one end of heaven to the other.
Dispensationalists view this is the 2nd coming
of Christ … after the rapture in 1 Corinthians
15.
This makes the last trumpet of 1 Corinthians
15 not the last trumpet.
35. How can the not last trumpet of 1 Corinthians
15 be called the last trumpet?
Four DispensationalTheories:
The last trumpet with different blasts of the
trumpet.
The trumpet sound is seven years long.
Matthew 24:31 is not about the visible second
coming of Christ.
This last trumpet in 1 Corinthians 15 is the last for
the Church.
36. The last trumpet with different blasts of the
trumpet.
Rebuttal: Does not work because 1 Corinthians
15:52 says the trumpet sound. It means this is the
last sounding of the trumpet.
37. The trumpet sound is seven years long.
Rebuttal:The stress on 1 Corinthians 15:52 is on
the quickness of the operation.
38. Matthew 24:31 is not about the visible second
coming of Christ.
Rebuttal: Matthew 24:30 is clearly visible:
Matthew 24:30 ESVThen will appear in heaven
the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes
of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son
of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with
power and great glory.
39. This last trumpet in 1 Corinthians 15 is the last
for the Church. – Rebuttal:
This theory means there is a qualification to the
last trumpet.
Rule in interpretation is that there must be explicit
limited qualifiers in the context.
There is no indication in 1 Corinthians 15 that last
is qualified in any way.
The passage is cosmic and not limited in any way.
40. The most straight forward and plain literal
reading of Matthew 24 and 1 Corinthians 15 is
that the rapture event of 1 Corinthians 15 is
identical to the second coming of Christ in
Matthew 24.
Therefore there is no secret rapture of the
Church prior to the second coming of Christ.
41. Dispensationalism is an invention in the
1800’s by John Nelson Darby.
It’s major distinctives include different plans
of God for ethnic Israel and the Church and
the Premillennial Rapture view.
The rapture view runs into many major
problems and contradictions when analyzed
biblically.