NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 1 FUTURE THINGS

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1 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 1 INTRODUCTION: Problems: Ground rules or question: I. IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY OF PROPHECY A. The amount of space given prophecy in the Bible books of the Old Testament 2. 1 book of the New Testament (Revelation) 3. Much of the remaining books. 4. Total--over 1/4 of entire Bible B. The time in which we live 1. Unsettled times 2. Wicked times 3. Ungodly times 4. The last times

2 C. The change in times NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 2 D. The picture it gives us of God II. TERMS INVOLVED IN THE STUDY OF PROPHECY A. Eschatology - B. The Millennium - C. The Tribulation - D. The Rapture - 1. Pre-Tribulation - 2. Mid-Tribulation - 3. Post-Tribulation - 4. Partial Rapture - E. Israel - F. Church - G. The Day of the Lord -

3 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 3 III. THE BASIS OF THE STUDY OF PROPHECY: THE COVENANTS A. The Abrahamic Covenant Genesis Provisions a. Personal promises 1) You will be a blessing 2) I will bless you 3) I will make your name great b. National promises 1) I will give you a land v.1 2) I will give you a seed or nation v. 2 3) I will give you riches. (Blessing) v. 3 c. Blessing 1) I will bless you 2) In you all the nations of the earth will be blessed Notice: These promises were made by God to Abraham and to the nation (and the world "c") through Abraham. 2. Fulfillment a. No requirements placed upon Abraham b. It was reiterated after the disobedience of Abraham and his successors on several occasions. c. Declared immutable in Galatians 3:17-18 and Hebrew 6: d. It has not been fulfilled completely yet.

4 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 4 Abrahamic Covenant: Land-Palestinian Covenant Deuteronomy 30 Nation-Davidic Covenant 2 Samuel 7 Blessing-New Covenant Jeremiah 31 and Hebrew 8 B. Palestinian Covenant 1. Promises a. Dispersion for disobedience Deuteronomy 28:63-68 b. Future repentance of Israel while in dispersion Deuteronomy 30:2 c. Return of the Lord Deuteronomy 30:3 d. Restoration to the land Deuteronomy 30:5 e. National conversion Deuteronomy 30:2, 6 f. Judgment of Israel's oppressors Deuteronomy 30:7 g. National prosperity Deuteronomy 30:9 2. Historical fulfillment Only the dispersion 3. Future fulfillment Israel must be: a. Converted and regathered Matthew 24:30 & Deuteronomy 30

5 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 5 b. Installed in own land -- in full possession c. See her enemies judged d. Receive material blessings C. Davidic Covenant -- (nation, throne, kingdom) II Samuel 7 1. Promises a. David's son shall succeed him and establish his kingdom. b. This son shall build the temple. c. His throne shall be established forever. d. The throne shall not be taken away though his son's sins justify it. e. David's house, throne, and kingdom shall be established forever. 2. Meaning a. Solomon is promised the immediate throne--david promised kingdom forever. b. David's house (physical descendants) is never to be destroyed forever.

6 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 6 c. Throne--the right to rule (i.e. the dignity and power of a king) not the chair on which he sat. d. Forever means never abrogated, annulled or succeeded. 3. Confirmation a. Psalms 89:3, 4, b. History 4. Fulfillment a. All conservative theologians agree it is fulfilled in Christ. b. But how and when? 1) By church triumphant (in heaven) (Amil) 2) By church militant (on earth) (Amil) 3) Similarly to "2" but Christ will come back personally after Church has made everything good enough (Post-mil) 4) Christ comes back and makes things right and then HE reigns 1000 years (Pre-mil)

7 D. The New Covenant Description NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 7 a. New -- in contrast to the old Mosaic Covenant Hebrew 8:6-13 b. New replacing the old c. It concerns the same part of the Abrahamic Covenant blessings. 2. Promises a. Regeneration b. Restoration of the nation c. Gift of the Holy Spirit d. Justification e. Everlasting blessing f. Exaltation g. Blood of Christ is foundation of all blessing

8 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 8 3. The relationship of the church to the New Covenant a. Considerations of New Testament passages 1) The blood of the new Covenant that the Lord Jesus Christ shed on Calvary is the basis of the believer's blessing in this present age. Thus, He participates in the value of the covenant to the sinner. 2) The church partakes of the Lord's Supper in remembrance of the blood of the New Covenant I Corinthians 11:25 3) He is a "minister of the New Covenant." 2 Corinthians 3:6 4) The believer is a child of Abraham because he is of the household of faith. Galatians 3:7 5) The believer is a seed of Abraham because he belongs to Christ. Galatians 3:29 6) He is said to partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree Romans 11:17

9 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 9 7) He is no longer an "alien" and stranger," although a Gentile, because he has been "made nigh by the blood of Christ." Ephesians 2: ) He benefits in the New Covenant as a fellow citizen of the household of faith not commonwealth of Israel. Ephesians 2:12, 19 b. Five views 1) Church fulfills Israel's covenant 2) Church has the covenant applied to it 3) There are two covenants 4) Church has no relationship to new covenant (Darby) 5) Church shares in the benefits (as Gentiles share in Abraham's covenant) E. Conclusion in light of the covenants 1. Will God fulfill these promises to Israel? a. God did not promise to do certain things for Israel b. There were no conditions stated

10 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 10 c. They have not yet been fulfilled d. God can t lie e. So, they will yet be fulfilled 2. Will Israel possess the land? a. The promise was given to Abraham Genesis 15-18:21 b. It is confirmed by the Palestinian Covenant Deuteronomy 30:1-10 c. It is confirmed by the promise of Israel's regathering 1) Dispersions were prophesied Deuteronomy 28: ) Dispersions do not abrogate promise of the land they are the penalty for sin 3) Promises of final regathering have not been fulfilled Isaiah 65:20-22; Jeremiah 23: Will Israel be restored? a. Restoration is assured Romans 11:26

11 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 11 b. The time of the restoration is given Romans 11:26 c. Nature of this deliverance is described Isaiah 59:20 THUS, WE BELIEVE: 1. Israel will have a future permanent national existence 2. Israel will have permanent possession of the land 3. Israel will have a future blessing which she was promised

12 IV. BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH A. Prophecy of the Church NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE Not in Old Testament Ephesians 3:5-6; Colossians 1:25, In the New Testament Matthew 16:18 B. Simple name for the Church the body Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22, 23 C. Entrance into the Church the body I Corinthians 12:13 D. Beginning of the Church at the Baptism 1. Acts 1:5 promised 2. Acts 10:44; Acts 11:15 past 3. Acts 2:1-4 fulfillment A1 A2 D1 D3 D2

13 V. PROGRAM OF THE CHURCH A. The Purpose of the Church NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE What it is not Negatively, it is not to establish a universal kingdom of peace and righteousness 2. What it is: Positively, now, it is rather personal righteousness imputed Romans 3:22, 26; II Corinthians 5:21 And personal peace is established with God (Romans 5:1), and the peace of God is enjoyed (Philippians 4:7), because Christ who made peace (Ephesians 2:15) is our peace (Ephesians 2:14) 3. The details: To offer "the Gospel of the Grace of God" directly to all nations (Matthew 28:19; Luke 24:46, 47). (Not the Gospel of the kingdom as preached by John the Baptist, Christ, and His disciples before Matthew 13 and to be preached in the tribulation, Matthew 24:14)

14 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 14 b. To "call out from among the Gentiles a people for His name Acts 15:14 c. To unite the people which He has called out into one body by the baptism of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:22, 23; I Corinthians 12:13, 27 d. To give that people the position of adult sons Galatians 4:1-7 e. To sanctify and build up that people I Thessalonians 4:3; II Corinthians 6:14-17:1; Jude 20; Titus 2:14 f. To reproduce His own character in that people Galatians 5:22-23; II Corinthians 4:1-10; Philippians 3:10. g. To endow His people with ministry gifts and use them in His service Romans 12:6-8; I Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4: The means: a. By the might of the Holy Spirit come down from heaven. John 7:37 Acts 1:8 Romans 8:9 Romans 8:13 I Thessalonians 1:5 Galatians 5:22, 23 Ephesians 5:18

15 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 15 b. By means of a separated people II Corinthians 6:14-7:1 II Timothy 2:20, 21 c. Through the instrumentality of local churches 1) That the elders might feed the flock Acts 20:28 2) That there might be definite oversight Hebrews 13:17 3) For the purpose of discipline I Timothy 5:20, 5:1-13 4) For the provision of a place of fellowship Hebrews 10; 10: ) To observe the Lord's Supper for testimony and remembrance I Corinthians 11: ) For concerted prayer Acts 2: ) To give out instruction for the work of the Gospel Ephesians 4:12 8) To provide a beginning place for missionary work Acts 13:2, 3 d. By preaching the Word, evangelism and missionary effort Matthew 28:19; Acts 20:24; I Corinthians 15:1

16 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 16 VI. THE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF THE MAJOR PREDICTED EVENTS A. Summary of Fulfilled Prophecies 1. Noah's prediction of future of his sons Genesis 9: Israel's bondage in Egypt Genesis 15:13, The future of Jacob's sons Genesis 49: Israel in the land (Judges and Kings) Deuteronomy 4:26-30; 31: Israel's bondages The three dispersions from the land: a. Egyptian Genesis 15:13-16 b. Babylonian Jeremiah 25:11, 12 c. Present age-long dispersion Deuteronomy 28:63-65; Leviticus 26:3-46; Jeremiah 9:16; 18:15-17, etc. 6. Judgment on surrounding nations a. Babylon Isaiah 13:1-22; 14:18-27, etc. b. Moab Isaiah 15:1-9; 16:1-14, etc.

17 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 17 c. Syria Isaiah 17:1-14, etc. d. Egypt Isaiah 19:1-23 e. Tyre Isaiah 23:1-18 f. Edom Obadiah 1; Ezekiel 28, etc 7. A partial restoration Daniel 9:2; Jeremiah 25:11, fulfilled under Ezra and Nehemiah 8. The coming and ministry of John the Baptist Malachi 4:5,6; Luke 1:5-25; Isaiah 40: The birth of Christ Genesis 3:15; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6, 7; 7: The offices of Christ a. Prophet Deuteronomy 18:15-18; cf. Matthew 13:24, 25 b. Priest Anticipated in types of Aaron and Melchizedek Zechariah 6:12; Psalms 110:4 c. King Zechariah 9:9; cp. Matthew 21:1-7; Luke1:31-33; Isaiah 11; Psalms 72; Psalms 2

18 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE The ministries of Christ Isaiah 61:1, 2; 42: The death of Christ Psalms 22:1-21; Isaiah 53 All offerings and types 13. The burial of Christ Isaiah 53:9 14. The resurrection of Christ Psalms 16:9, 11; 22:22; Hebrews 2:12; Psalms 118:22-24 Christ's own predictions: Matthew 12:38-40; 16:21; 17:9, 23; 20:19; 27:63; Mark 8:31; 9:9; 9:31; 10:34, 14:58; Luke 9:22; 18:33; John 2: The ascension of Christ - Wave sheaf type Psalms 24; John 14:2, 12, 28; 17:13; 20:19; Psalms 16: The destruction of Jerusalem Luke 21:20-24

19 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 19 B. Summary of Unfulfilled Prophecies (in some cases now in the process of fulfillment) 1. The completion of the church a. The present age Matthew 13; Galatians 1:4; I Corinthians 10:32; 2 Timothy 4:20 b. The course and character of this age of the Church Revelation 2 and 3; Matthew 13 c. The last days of the church II Thessalonians 2:1-12; I Timothy 4:1, 2; II Timothy 3:1-5; James 5:1-10; II Peter 2:1-3, 8; Jude 1:1-24; Revelation 3: Rapture of the Church a. The rapture or translation of the Church (living saints) John 14:1-3; II Thessalonians 2:1; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; I Corinthians 1:8; Philemon 3:20-21; II Corinthians 5:1-9; I Corinthians 15:51, 52 b. The first resurrection and translation of the Church (dead saints) John 5:28, 29; Romans 8:23; I Corinthians 15:20-32; II Corinthians 5:1-9; Philemon 3:11, 20-21; I Thessalonians 4: The Church in heaven Revelation 4:1, 5; 5:9; 19:7-9 a. The judgment seat of Christ II Corinthians 5:8-10; Revelation 3:11; 22:12; I Corinthians 3:12-15; 9:16-27; Luke 19:11-27 b. The marriage of the Lamb Revelation 19:7, 8; Luke 12:35, 36; John 3:29

20 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE The seventieth week of tribulation Daniel 9:24-27 a. "The beginning of sorrows" (birth pangs) Matthew 24:4-8 first 3 1/2 years b. "The middle of the Week" (broken covenant) cp. Revelation 6; 12:6; Daniel 9:27a; Daniel 9:27b; Matthew 24:15; Revelation 12:7-12 c. "The Great Tribulation" (last 3 1/2 years) Daniel 9:27c; Matthew 24:9-14, 16-26; Revelation 8-11; 12:13-16:21 5. The movements of armies in the 70th Week, prior to Armageddon a. WEST: Beast and False Prophet (4th empire including Israel) Daniel 2 and 7; 11:36-45 b. SOUTH: King of South Daniel 11:40a; ally of North Ezekiel 38:5; Daniel 11:43b, NOT Egypt Daniel 11:42, 43a which is part of "Roman" (4th) world empire (WEST) c. NORTH: King of North ('Assyrian," "Gog and Magog" Ezekiel 38, 39 Russia-Germany, etc. Ezekiel 38:2, 3, 6; Daniel 11:40-44 d. EAST: Kings of East (Sun rising) Daniel 11:44; Revelation 9:14-19; 16:12

21 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE The battle of Armageddon Revelation 19:11-19, Psalms 2, etc. a. Beast and False Prophet cast alive into Lake of Fire b. Destruction of armies gathered at Armageddon 7. The descent of our Lord to earth on Matthew Olivet (splitting it) Zechariah 14:3, 4 (valley of Jehoshaphat?) 8. The binding of Satan (in bottomless pit during 1000 years) Revelation 20: Completion of first resurrection and scenes of judgment Revelation 20:4-6; Daniel 12:1-3 a. Resurrection and judgment of righteous dead (except Church, previously raised) 1) Dead saints of 70th week (especially martyrs) Jews and Gentiles 2) Saints of Old Testament era (prior to Cross) Gentiles (before Abraham) and Jews and Gentiles since

22 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 22 b. Regathering of repentant Israel and purging out of rebels c. Judgment of living at end of 70th week 1) Righteous Jews ("brethren") and Gentiles go into 1000-year reign "come ye blessed... enter Kingdom prepared for you" Matthew 25: ) Wicked rejected and slain; cast into "hell" until end of 1000 years d. All wicked dead from creation through 70 th week stay in hell until end of 1000 years 10. The thousand-year reign of Christ on earth Revelation 20:4-6; Daniel 2:44; 7:13, 14, Luke 19:12; Zechariah 14:9; Isaiah 11:1-11; Romans 8:17; removal of curse of Genesis The loosing of Satan and final revolt at end of 1000 years Revelation 20:10 Fire from heaven slays those who follow Satan 12. Satan cast alive into lake of fire (his eternal doom) Revelation 20:10 NOTE: beast and false prophet still there!

23 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE The second resurrection and Great White Throne Judgment Revelation 20:11-15 Wicked of all ages included in this resurrection 14. The day of God and the new heavens and new earth (also called Day of the Lord) II Peter 3:12, 13; Isaiah 65:17; 66: The eternal destiny of the wicked and righteous Revelation 20:14, 15; 21:1-8 Wicked (lake of fire; conscious suffering) Righteous (conscious bliss in new heavens and earth; new Jerusalem) 16. The deliverance of the kingdom (all enemies defeated including death) by the Son to the Father that "God (the Godhead) may be all in all." The plan of redemption completed forever I Corinthians 15: The Son's stewardship and self-imposed subjection consummated.

24 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 24 (3a) (3) (3b) (2a, b) ETERNITY (14) (1) (4) (10) (5) Church age (4b) (6) 1000 yr. kingdom (13) (4a) (4c) (9) (11) (15)(16) The The (7) Reign of beginning Great (8) Christ on (12) of sorrows Tribul- earth 2 nd ation res

25 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 25 RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH (Translation to Heaven) Everyone who says anything at all about the rapture agrees that it will take place. I. OTHER VIEWS A. Post-Tribs say that the rapture will occur after the tribulation B. Mid-Tribs say that the rapture will occur in the middle of the tribulation. C. Partial Rapturists say that the rapture will occur at various times during the tribulation..

26 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 26 II. OUR VIEW Pre-Tribs teach that the rapture will occur before the Tribulation. A. Scripture involved B. Evidence for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture 1. The nature of the Tribulation a. It is a period of God's wrath b. It is promised to Israel and Jerusalem Daniel 9:24-27 c. It is not related to the church d. Israel is stated to be in it.

27 2. The nature of the church NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 27 a. The church is called a mystery Ephesians 3:1-6; Colossians 1:26 b. The church age closes with the Rapture which is called a mystery I Corinthians 15:51 c. God s program apparently is not to work through two different groups at the same time Romans 11:19-20

28 3. The necessity for an interval NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 28 a. In heaven (2 events take place) 1) The judgment seat of Christ I Corinthians 3 2) The marriage of the Lamb b. On earth 1) Believers enter the millennium in physical bodies Isaiah 65: ) At the rapture all believers are changed to spirit bodies. 4. New Testament doctrine of immanency - a. John 14:1-3 b. I Corinthians 15:51-52 c. I Peter 4:7 d. James 5:8

29 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE Promises of deliverance from the tribulation. a. Revelation 3:10 b. I Thessalonians 1:10 c. I Thessalonians 5: Departure of Holy Spirit before man of sin is manifested II Thessalonians 2 a. Identification of the restrainer b. Relationship of the church to the restrainer - Holy Spirit He indwells the believer forever John 14:16 7. The departure of II Thessalonians 2:3 refer to the rapture. 8. The church is never mentioned as being in the tribulation Revelation 6-18.

30 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 30 THE TRIBULATION PERIOD Subject Judgments Chapter 6 Chapter 8-9 Chapter 16 Seals 144,000 Chapter 7 Chapter , Cold War Sealed Preaching Little Book Chapter 10 Two Witnesses Chapter 11 Witness Woman and Dragon Chapter Blood Shed Famine 4. ¼ Killed 5. Martyrs Havoc 7 Trumpets Bowls Preaching Singing Eaten Die Ascend Dragon Cast Out Woman Persecuted Flees to Wilderness

31 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 31 REVELATION 6-18 Beast (anti-christ) Chapter 13 Makes Covenant Daniel 9:27 Appears as Good Peaceful False Prophet Chapter 13:11ff Religious Babylon Apostate Ecumenical Church 17 Commercial Babylon 18 Coming of Christ 19 Thrown Down Breaks Covenant Emperor Worship 1 beast as god 2 beast as head Mark of beast Evil Cast into Lake of Fire Revelation 19:20 Cast into Lake of Fire Destroyed Market Crash Gathering Forces at Armageddon

32 I. OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY A. Deuteronomy 4:29-31 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 32 THE TRIBULATION B. Jeremiah 30:1-11 C. Daniel 9:

33 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE There is a gap between the 69 th week (483 years) and the 70 th week (7 years). The 70 th week the tribulation begins when the antichrist makes a covenant with Israel for a 7- year period Daniel 9:27 5. The last week, therefore, is still future Matthew 24: years 69x7=483 years Unrevealed 70 th week Decree of Artaxerxes Matthew Mystery 7 years A timeless period (Matthew 24:22) Christ s Kingdom 7x7=49 62x7=434 X 3 ½ 3 ½ Walls Until 1000 years Rebuilt Messiah s 32A.D. 70A.D. presented

34 II. NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY A. Matthew 24:1-28 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 34 B. Revelation 6:18 C. Movement of armies Daniel 11:40

35 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 35

36 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 36 THE RETURN OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO EARTH I. THE "SHALL" TESTIMONY OF THE SCRIPTURE REGARDING CHRIST'S RETURN TO EARTH. A. Acts 1:11 B. Matthew 24:30 C. Matthew 24:31-32 D. Matthew 23:37-39

37 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 37 E. Revelation 1:7 F. Zechariah 14:4, 9 G. Zechariah 12:10 H. Titus 2:13; II Timothy 4:1 First aspect: Second aspect:

38 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 38 II. THINGS THAT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED ONLY AT HIS COMING (i.e. to earth) A. The manifestation of the Church with Him in glory B. The manifestation of Himself to the nation Israel and to the remnant I Corinthians 15:8 Isaiah 59:20, 21 Hosea 5:15 Matthew 23:39 Zechariah 12:10 Zechariah 13:6 Isaiah 66:8 C. Israel's deliverance from tribulation of enemy nations Zechariah 12:1-3 Zechariah 4:9 Zechariah 14:1-3

39 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 39 D. Judgment upon the Beast and the False Prophet Revelation 13:1-10 Revelation 13:11-18 Revelation 19:19-21 II Thessalonians 2:8 E. The binding of Satan Genesis 3:15 Revelation 20:1-2 F. Judgment of Israel Ezekiel 20:33-38 G. Judgment of Gentiles Matthew 25:31 Joel 3:11-12 H. The deliverance and blessing of all creation Romans 8:19-22 Isaiah 11:6-9 I. The setting up of His Kingdom. Daniel 2:44 Luke 19:12 Zechariah 14:9

40 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 40 III. ARMAGEDDON - WHERE GOD JUDGES ISRAEL'S ENEMIES The purpose of Armageddon is to overthrow the armies of the ungodly nations that are in revolt against God at the time of the second coming. IV. THE BINDING OF SATAN Genesis 3:15 He binds Satan, placing him in a "bottomless pit" for the 1000 year period. Men have always felt that their evil is attributable to the joint factors of Satan and an unfavorable environment. The people living in the 1000 year period will have the most favorable environment conceivable.

41 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 41 Those who live through the Tribulation period and who, because of the faith in the message of God concerning His coming King enter the Kingdom reign of Christ, will not have received glorified bodies. Out of the heart... proceeds evil. V. RESURRECTIONS Introduction: 1. Present abode of the dead 2. The nature of resurrection 3. Scripture involved A. The First Resurrection (Revelation 20:6) (all believers of all time) 1. Christ the first fruits

42 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE Those that are Christ s at His coming a. Rapture b. Second coming B. The Second Resurrection Revelation 20:5, (all unbelievers of all time) A J1 J4 D A M 1000 J2 J3 R1a R1b R1c R2 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBB BBBBB UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

43 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 43 THE SEVEN JUDGEMENTS 3. Believer s Works (Judgment seat of Christ) Romans 14:10-12 II Corinthians 5:10 I Corinthians 3:9-15 I Corinthians 4:4-5 I Corinthians 9:24-27 Luke 14:14 Colossians 3: Matthew 12:36, Luke 12:2 Unsaved Matthew 25:14-30 (Great White Throne) Luke 19:12-27 Revelation 20:11-15 Revelations 4:4; 5:8 John 5:29 (ef. 5 crowns) Hebrews 9:27 Daniel 12:2 Church Tribulation Millennium Psalms 50:16-22 Acts 17: New Believer s Sins Believer s Israel Nations Satan and Angels Heaven Self-judgment and John 12:31 I Cor. 11, 21, 32 Ezek 20:33-38 Matt. 25:31-46 Rev. 20:10 New Earth II Cor. 5:21 Heb. 12:6 Mal. 3:2-6 Joel 3:12 Jude 6 I Pet. 2:24, 3:18 II Sam. 7, 14, 15 Amos 9:8-10 Matt. 13:40-41 II Peter 2:4 Galatians 3:13 I John 1:9 Isaiah 1:24-28 Matt. 13:47-50 I Corinthians 6:3 John 5:24 Proverbs 28:13 Zechariah. 13:8, 9 Isaiah 2:11, 12 Romans 8:1 Galatians 6:7, 8 Jeremiah 30:7, 11 Matthew 8:29 Isaiah 56:3 I Peter 4:17 Psalms 50:3-6 Hebrews 9:26 Revelations 2&3 Daniel 12:1 Lake of fire Hebrews 10:12 Psalms 119:9, 11 Revelations 6-19 ascension Holy Spirit Rapture 2 nd advent THE DAY OF THE LORD Judgment DAY OF THE LORD Blessing RAPTURE THIEF IN THE NIGHT (I Thessalions5;20 baptism with fire pour out of my spirit Matthew 3:11 Joel 2:28 wrath to come Luke3:7 Revelation 6:17 TRIBULATION 2 nd advent Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 3:2 Daniel 2;44 MILLENIUM heavens shall pass away II Peter 3:10-13 Amos 9: Amos 9:11-15 Joel 1:15-2:11...Joel 2:12-3:21 Zephaniah 1:2-3:8...Zephaniah 3: Isaiah 2: Isaiah 2:1-5 Jeremiah 30:7...Jeremiah 30:18-31:40 Ezekiel 20: Ezekiel 34:11-31 (Ch40-48) Daniel 11:36-12:1...Daniel 12:2, (2:44, 45) Zechariah 13:6-14:7...Zechariah 14:8-21 Matthew 24...Matthew 25 Revelation Revelation 20 New Heaven and New Earth

44 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 44 KINGDOM MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST I. OLD TESTAMENT CONCEPT OF THE KINGDOM: A. Abraham was concerned because he had no physical seed B. The land was given physical dimensions. C. The rule of David's seed was to be forever. II. THE KINGDOM OFFERED IN THE GOSPELS: THE SAME AS THE ONE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. A. No one ever interrupted the Lord and asked Him what the Kingdom of God meant B. It was to be literal Luke 1: C. The message was to the nation Israel only.

45 D. Offer of Kingdom was contingent on: 1. Repentance of nation NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE Recognition of John the Baptist as forerunner 3. Reception of Jesus Christ as Messiah king E. Kingdom rejected by Jewish leaders Matthew 12 III. THE KINGDOM IS POSTPONED A. Postponement due to their rejection Matthew 23:37-39 B. Kingdom to be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it Matthew 21:42-43 C. God still not finished with nation Israel. 1. Matthew 23:39 "until" 2. Luke 21:24 "until" 3. Romans 9-11 "until" (11:25)

46 IV. KINGDOM REALIZED A. Extent of the Millennium 1. Time - NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE Space - B. New Jerusalem in Millennium Revelation 21:10 C. People in physical bodies 1. Live, propagate the race as before 2. Will die only when they sin overtly Isaiah 65:20 3. Satan will be bound, but people still sin 4. Some topographical changes Ezekiel 47: Animals will be friendly Isaiah11 D. Worship 1. Center in Jerusalem -- new temple Ezekiel 43: Probably literal sacrifices (memorial) Ezekiel 40-48

47 NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 47 E. Government 1. David ruler Isaiah 55:3, 4; Jeremiah 30:9 2. Apostles over the tribes Matthew 19:28 3. Lesser rulers Luke 19: Judges 5. Overt sin judged immediately Isaiah 65:20 F. Revolt at the end of Millennium Revelation 20:3, 7, 9. G. Doom of Satan Revelation 20:10; Ezekiel 28:11-18; Isaiah 14:12-17 H. Great White Throne Judgment Revelation. 20:11-15

48 New heaven and new earth. NATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE 48 ETERNAL STATE 1. Newly created 2. No more sea 3. New heavens and new earth 4. New Jerusalem comes down to earth 5. Kingdom delivered up to the Father I Corinthians 15:24-28 Believers are in everlasting bliss with God. Unbelievers are in everlasting torment.