INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM THE REIGN OF CHRIST

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1 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM THE REIGN OF CHRIST QUESTION MANUAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS Textbook: Biblical Research Library: THE BIBLE, Book 1 Discussion Questions: Answer each of the Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter. Memory Verses: Isaiah 2:2,3; Jeremiah 22:30; Luke 17:20,21; 24:44; John 18:36; Galatians 3;27,28; 4:4; Philippians 2:9,10; Colossians 2:15; 1 Timothy 6:15; 2 Timothy 2:11,12; Hebrews 1:1,2; 2:14,15; Revelation 20:6 Lesson Outlines: Prepare and deliver FOUR (4) lesson outlines on any subject of Course 113. Reading: New Testament: COLOSSIANS; HEBREWS; REVELATION Chapter 1 Introduction To Millennialism Answers to questions 1-21 ten, love, Moses, premillennialists, postponed, reign, earthly, rejected, prophecy, Berea, end, sign, future, grace, northern, prepared, Israel, Psalms, prophets, Jews, Palestine, coming, Jesus, universal, Messiah, Jesus, God, understand, Scriptures, evil, thousand, end, godly, destruction, Scriptures, secret, today, test, twist, reveal, truth, believe 1. Premillennialists agree on the reign of. 2. Physical millennialists affirm that Jesus will on this earth for one years. 3. Physical millennialists affirm that national will be restored to the land of. 4. Some physical millennialists believe that the tribes of the kingdom of Israel will be restored to Palestine. 5. Physical millennialists affirm that because the Jews Jesus, Jesus in turn the establishment of the kingdom until He returns. 6. The principle factor that motivates the Christian unto obedience is his response to the of God. 7. Jesus came into a religious culture that was looking for the fulfillment of and the coming of the. 8. Jesus fulfilled all things that were written in the law of, the Prophets and the concerning Himself. 9. Fulfillment of prophecies that were ignored by the in the first century are also ignored by today who fail to see Jesus as their fulfillment. 10. Jesus said that an and adulterous generation seeks after a. 11. The Jews searched the, but they failed to see the fulfillment of prophecy in. 12. Because only knows the time when Jesus will come, Christians must not be concerned about calculating the fulfillment of prophecy concerning Jesus. 13. The warnings for Christians in the New Testament in reference to the coming of Jesus center around the Christian being for the of all things. 14. Our realization that the of all things is coming should stimulate living. 15. Those in the city of searched the on a daily basis. 16. Since the New Testament is filled with prophecies concerning false, we should assume that there are false prophets. 17. Since the prophecies concerning the Messiah s reign have been fulfilled in Jesus, we would correctly assume that such prophecies are not to be fulfilled again in the. 18. Paul wrote some things that were hard to, which things some to their own destruction. 19. When false prophets blaspheme the way of the, they have set themselves in the way of. 20. Christians must not every preacher, but should their preaching with the word of God. 21. There are things which God has chosen not to. (DIRECTIONS: Write the appropriate scripture in the blank that proceeds the statements that are found in that scripture. All scriptures are used in this chapter.) Example: _Luke 24:44_... all things must be fulfilled which were written... concerning Me but of that day and hour no one knows... but the Father only...

2 23. An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign there will be false teachers among you... and many will follow their destructive ways. 25. For the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him test the spirits those who are untaught and unstable twist to their own destruction The Scriptures... testify of Me they received the word with all readiness and searched the Scriptures looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God In your own words, define the doctrine of premillennialism. Chapter 2 Revelation 20 Answers to questions 1-24 part, enemies, voice, last, snatch, spiritual, gospel, figuratively, terrifying, saints, literally, sheep, Roman, signified, cryptic, physical, revealing, religion, raised, newness, concealing, reign, judge, Jerusalem, three, Magog, plagues, bodily, John, seven, death, events, figure, public, royalty, Nero, Domitian, years, name, shortly, disarmed, bondage, contradict, church, world, false, thrones, demons 1. When interpreting Revelation, one must first understand the context unless there is contextual reason to interpret the context. 2. The book of Revelation was sent and to the seven churches by, God s servant. 3. symbols are unreal and often symbols that are used to startle the reader into understanding the seriousness of the writer s message. 4. Apocalyptic literature was written for the purpose of the message of the book from the unbelievers but a message to the believers. 5. The number of the Jews was used to refer to the wholeness or completeness of God whereas the number signified completeness or perfection. 6. Concerning the occurrence of the of Revelation, John revealed that such would take place in the lives of his readers. 7. Any interpretation that makes the Bible itself must be considered a interpretation. 8. led a personal persecution against the church in the early 60s, but led a state persecution against the church in the latter 90s. 9. If the dragon is to be considered a of speech in Revelation 20:1,2, then one thousand must be considered figuratively. 10. Jesus came to destroy Satan who had the power of in order to deliver us from. 11. When the seventy returned to Jesus they proclaimed that the were subject to them in the of Jesus. 12. Jesus principalities and powers in order to make a spectacle of them. 13. Though Satan goes about as a roaring lion in the, he cannot voluntarily subject to his control those in the. 14. The symbol has reference to authority and of those who have died with Christ. 15. Because Revelation 20 speaks of the reign of the, such does not mean that Jesus is limited to the one thousand years. 16. One participates in a resurrection at baptism but will participate in a resurrection at the end of time. 17. Jesus prophesied that a time was coming when the dead will hear the of the Son of God and will subsequently be from the dead. 18. Those who have obeyed the are blessed because they have been raised from the waters of baptism in order to walk in of life. 19. Gog and are figures taken from the Old Testament that represent the of the people of God. 20. Because the of God hear the voice of Jesus and obey, Satan can never against their will them from His hand. 21. The beast represented the State and the false prophet represented Roman. 22. There will be a day of history in which Jesus will the world. 23. The resurrection and the city of are not specifically mentioned in Revelation Those who add to Revelation, God will add to them the of the book, and those who subtract from the book, God will take away their from the tree of life.

3 if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of life the revelation of Jesus Christ... He sent and signified it by His angel He has appointed a day on which He shall judge the world things which must shortly take place My sheep hear My voice... and I give them eternal life These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth how can one enter a strong man s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? 33. I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven now the ruler of this world will be cast down. 35. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 36. What is the first resurrection? Chapter 3 Prophecy Of The King s Reign Answers to questions 1-18 establish, four, universal, Lord, reign, respond, heaven, rule, earth, languages, house, members, clouds, from, spiritual, Father, world, gold, church, reign, Jesus, sovereignty, dominion, Roman, iron, all, physical, Nebuchadnezzar, days, reigned, ascend, peoples, kingdom, nations, Daniel, King 1. Some believe that Jesus was to be the king of two kingdoms, one in the present called the and another in the future where He would be physically present on the. 2. The nature of the kingdom over which Jesus would reign would be in extent and in the hearts of men. 3. The word kingdom has reference to reign heaven and the word church has reference to those who to kingdom reign from heaven. 4. All angels are of the kingdom reign of, but angels are not baptized of the church. 5. Jesus said that His kingdom was not of this in the sense that it is not as earthly kingdoms. 6. Other words that could be used to refer to the authority of God over all things would be or kingdom. 7. had a dream of an image that had a head of that represented the Babylonian kingdom. 8. The feet and legs of part and clay represent the kingdom. 9. David interpreted Nebuchadnezzar s dream to mean that God would a kingdom in the of the Roman kings. 10. had a vision of future kingdoms of this world, which vision was parallel with Nebuchadnezzar s dream of world kingdoms. 11. Ancient of Days is a reference to the to whom Jesus was prophesied to. 12. Daniel saw a vision that pictured Jesus as ascending to reign over all, nations and. 13. The vision of Daniel pictures a universal kingdom reign of the One who would ascend in the to. 14. The One who ascended to the Father received, glory and a kingdom, and thus, would over all things. 15. The indefinite article a is not used in reference to the word in Daniel 2, and thus, reference in the prophecy is to kingdom. 16. Before the ascension of Jesus, the Father was head over things and He over all. 17. The Old Testament pictures the Father as over all things and the of hosts before the cross. 18. Isaiah prophesied that the mountains, or authority, of the Lord s would be established above all authorities, and would flow unto it. 19. You are exalted as head over all... You reign over all angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. 21. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven the Lord s house shall be established... and all nations shall flow to it in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations and languages should serve Him...

4 25. What is the interpretation of Daniel 7:13,14? Chapter 4 The Reign Of Christ Answers to questions 1-15 authority, death, authority, of, ascended, church, heaven, Jesus, disobedient, country, all, hand, kingdom, Luke, things, disciples, God, Ancient, head, should, David, earthly, Mark, hands, heaven, king, confess, power, above, Lord 1. Before Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father, the Father was and head over things. 2. Some premillennialists affirm that the phrase kingdom of refers to the. 3. Matthew uses the phrase kingdom of, whereas commonly uses the phrase kingdom of God in reference to the sovereignty of Deity from heaven. 4. Both Mark and use the phrase kingdom God. 5. The phrases kingdom of God and kingdom of heaven simply mean that from God originates from Him out of. 6. During His ministry Jesus preached that His kingdom reign was at hand and that some of His disciples would see it come with. 7. During His ministry Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into His and that He was to have all. 8. The kingdom reign about which Jesus prophesied would come before many of His tasted. 9. Daniel prophesied that Jesus would receive kingdom reign when He unto the of Days. 10. The parable of Luke 19 pictured the nobleman already having received a when he returned from a far. 11. Peter affirmed that did not ascend unto the Father, but did. 12. Since Jesus is now at the right of the Father He now has all authority of the Father over all. 13. Jesus is presently far all authority because He is over all things. 14. Since Jesus is now head over all things, every knee bow and every tongue should that He is Lord. 15. The fact that there are subjects who are in the realm of the kingdom reign of Jesus does not mean that Jesus is not their and head. Answers to questions living, kingdom, King, throne, things, death, subject, Lord, reigning, same, church, sovereign, crown, live, endure, angels, Jesus, die, limits, reign, kingship, life, died, end 16. The fact that Jesus is of kings and of lords is evidence that His kingdom reign extends beyond the church of His obedient subjects. 17. If one affirms that the church and kingdom are the, then one the present kingdom reign to the church only. 18. Heavenly are within the realm of the kingdom of Jesus, but angels are not baptized subjects of the kingdom, and thus, members of the. 19. If Jesus reign is presently over all, and He supposedly will reign on earth in the future, then He must give up His reign when He comes again. 20. Since Christians have with Christ in baptism, they also with Him in this life. 21. The condition for with Christ is to with Him. 22. The condition for with Christ in this life is to with Him. 23. Those who overcome the persecution about which John wrote will also sit down with Jesus on His, and thus, reign in. 24. Christians must be faithful unto, and they shall receive the of life. 25. In the, Jesus will deliver the to the Father. 26. In the context of 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Paul is specifically discussing the kingdom of and not the church. 27. When all things have been to Jesus, then He will return His to the Father that God may be all in all then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him My kingdom is not of this world Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life. 31. The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne If we endure, we shall also reign with Him Those who receive abundance of grace... reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ...

5 35. He is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords some... will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power. 37. God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 39. And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom Explain the present reign of Jesus. Chapter 5 Reconsidering Earthly Reign Answers to questions 1-16 Messiah, Jeconiah, prosper, childless, dominion, priest, Zedekiah, nations, Judah, king, David, Josiah, high, Jehoiachin, king, priesthood, Coniah, judgment, earth, Shealtiel, physical, David, earth, turban, Branch, passed, Jesus, first, righteousness, Jeremiah, power, clear 1. The primary problem with the millennial view of Jesus reigning on earth is that there is no statement of such. 2. Old Testament prophecy concerning the spoke of His coming which was to this earth. 3., the son of Jehoiakim, became king of after his father s death. 4. prophesied that Jehoiachin would be in reference to one of his descendants reigning as a God-anointed king over Israel. 5. Jehoiachin is also called or in the Bible. 6. Jeremiah prophesied that none of Jehoiachin s descendants would while sitting on the throne of. 7. was a son of Jehoiachin but he never reigned as a. 8. Zedekiah was the son of, and thus, was of the lineage of. 9. Because he was not God-anointed, Ezekiel told to remove the and take off the crown. 10. Jeremiah prophesied that the rightful heir to David s throne would prosper and execute and in the earth from his throne. 11. Zechariah prophesied that the would be a priest and on His throne. 12. is now our High Priest who has through the heavens. 13. If Jesus were to be on this, He could not be a. 14. If Jesus were to establish His kingdom reign on this, He would have to give up His. 15. Jesus ascended on and now rules the. 16. Jesus is presently reigning above all principality,, might and none of his descendants shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David and ruling any more in Judah 18. Jesus ascended on high. He led captivity captive. 19. For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest Remove the turban and take off the crown The Branch... shall sit and rule on His throne; so He shall be a priest on His throne the days are coming... that I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; a king shall reign and prosper. 23. Explain Jeremiah 22:30. Chapter 6 On David s Throne Answers to questions 1-20 Gabriel, authority, Father, seek, Jesus, Lord, fulfilled, established, scepter, Branch, authority, Jesus, Son, kingdom, authority, Zion, Lord, Prophets, days, Messiah, grave, king, subject, throne, angels, house, king, key, all, throne, daughter, Zechariah, church, God, government, David, seed, shut, anointed, David s, Solomon, Lord

6 1. promised Mary that Jesus would be given the of His father David. 2. When the word throne is used in reference to God s kings, reference is to the of God that stands behind the literal throne. 3. Solomon s throne was actually throne which was the throne of the. 4. Government has been ordained by God, therefore, there is no except from God, for God has designated that exist among men. 5. When sat on David s throne, he actually sat on the throne of the. 6. At the time Peter spoke in Acts 2, David was still in the but Jesus had been raised up to sit on his. 7. God had promised David that He would set up his after him and would establish his. 8. Solomon first fulfilled the prophecy of 2 Samuel 7 in that he built the of the Lord and the reign of David s seed. 9. In Acts 2 Peter referred to the prophecy of 2 Samuel 7 but with reference to who sat on David s throne and established the Lord s house which is the. 10. Jesus is the One who has the of David and none can or open except Him. 11. The word key has reference to which Jesus now has over things. 12. The Hebrew writer quoted Psalm 45 in Hebrews 1 in reference to the who has the of the kingdom. 13. Jesus is now Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty, Everlasting and Prince of peace. 14. Jesus now reigns over all things with authorities and being to Him. 15. Jeremiah prophesied that the of righteousness would be called the of righteousness. 16. David prophesied that God would set His on His holy hill of. 17. prophesied, Tell the of Zion... your king is coming to you Jesus was the King and for which Israel was to. 19. It was prophesied that the king of Israel would come in the latter. 20. Jesus wanted the disciples to know that all prophecy concerning His work that was recorded in the law of Moses, the and the Psalms had been all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses He will be great... and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His Father David. 23. Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord their God and David their king Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. 25. Heaven is My throne and earth is My footstool. 26. He will be called: The Lord our Righteousness God had sworn with an oath... He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him I will set your seed after you... I will establish his kingdom His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 33. Explain the relationship between the throne of God, the throne of Solomon and the throne of David. Chapter 7 Jesus On David s Throne Answers to questions 1-11 authority, prophecy, Isaiah, promises, Christ, longer, Acts, holy, throne, kingdom, world, Lord, Gentiles, oath, kingdom, seed, flesh, David s, David, hope, heaven, Jacob 1. Though some knew Christ according to the, they must now know Him in such a way no. 2. We must now know Jesus with all and ruling from as King of kings. 3. Peter proclaimed that God had made Jesus both and. 4. Gabriel affirmed that Jesus would be given the of his father David and he would rule over the house of. 5. God swore with an that He would set one on throne. 6. Jesus affirmed that His was not of this, for if it were, His disciples would surely have to fight with swords. 7. Jesus confirmed the that were made to the fathers when He fulfilled. 8. It was prophesied that Jesus would reign over the and in Him the Gentiles would. 9. Jesus received the and sure blessing of. 10. God promised David that He would set up his after him and would establish his. 11. Paul quoted in 13 the promise that God made to David in 55.

7 12. God has fulfilled this for us... I will give you the sure mercies of David. 13. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 14. God has made this Jesus... both Lord and Christ. 15. I will establish the throne of His kingdom forever. 16. Jesus... will be great... and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever to confirm the promises made to the fathers. 18. My kingdom is not of this world. 19. For all the promises of God in Him are Yes In what way did Jesus fulfill the promises concerning His reign? Chapter 8 Restoration Of Israel To Palestine Answers to questions 1-22 Judah, everlasting, Babylonian, Nehemiah, covenant, David, ten, gospel, rejection, generations, faith, Joshua, 721, Jeremiah, southern, number, Gentiles, everlasting, nationality, Solomon, Samaria, all, Canaan, inheritance, manner, baptized, flesh, Jews, Sheshbazzar, descendants, Jerusalem, saved, Israel, generations, Zechariah, Hosea, Abraham, 586, unbelief, Deliverer, inward, Assyrians, land, fullness 1. was made the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel when of the tribes of Israel withdrew from the southern tribes. 2. was the capital of the kingdom of Israel where resided the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. 3. The northern kingdom was taken into captivity in B.C. 4. The southern kingdom was finally taken into captivity in B.C. 5. was told to leave his homeland and go to the land of which God would show him. 6. The promised land was given to Abraham and his as an possession. 7. Though all the enemies of Israel were not driven out of the land during the days of, eventually, reigned over all the land. 8. If Israel broke the conditions of the God established with them, then they would be driven from the. 9. prophesied that the children of Israel would return and seek their king. 10. prophesied that the houses of Judah and Israel would come together and come into the land that was given to them as an. 11. prophesied that God would strengthen the house of and save the house of Israel and bring them back to their land. 12. led the first captives back to Canaan and led the third group back. 13. When the captives were led back into the land, Israel dwelt in their cities and they offered sacrifice according to the of the tribes of Israel. 14. The duration of the covenant was to extend throughout Israel s. 15. The of Israel were intended to last until all men were made one when into Christ. 16. Today, those who are Jews, that is, the people of God, are those who are such by spirituality, not those who are born after the. 17. Paul said that when the of the Gentiles had come in, all would be saved. 18. Israel was to be saved by the, who was Jesus, as the had been saved. 19. The initial of the gospel by the Gentiles, produced opportunity for the gospel to go unto the. 20. The Gentiles were grafted in by, but the Jews were rejected because of their. 21. The Greek word houtos is an adverb of, indicating in the context of Romans 11:26 that the Jews were to be in the same manner as the Gentiles. 22. When one obeys the, is lost for in Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever. 24. So the Lord gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers. 25. Assyria carried Israel away captive... because they did not obey the voice of the Lord their God In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north And I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.

8 all Israel dwelt in their cities he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus you shall perish quickly from the good land which He has given you for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 33. Explain the promises that God made to the Jews concerning their return to the land of promise. Chapter 9 Reconstruction Of The Temple And Tabernacle Answers to questions 1-5 above, built, temple, Cyrus, earth, foundation, tabernacle, church, Amos, Ezra 1. Concerning Jerusalem, Isaiah prophesied that it would be, and concerning the temple, its would be laid. 2. It was during the reign of, king of Persia, that organized the rebuilding of the temple. 3. spoke of the rebuilding of the tabernacle of David, which had reference to the in Acts Though the original structures of the and were physical, both terms are used in the New Testament to metaphorically refer to the church. 5. The emphasis of premillennial theology is to focus one s mind in the future on things that are on this, whereas, the New Testament emphasizes the fact that Christians should set their minds on things that are. 6. You shall build, and to the temple, Your foundation shall be laid I will raise up the tabernacle of David which has fallen down You are the temple of God the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe For you are the temple of the living God. 11. Briefly explain the prophecies concerning the reconstruction of the temple. Chapter 10 Restoring The Lost Ten Tribes Answers to questions 1-16 Mesopotamia, Assyria, Elam, whole, northern, Assher, Asa, Benjamin, southern, Rehoboam, Judah, together, Manasseh, twelve, walk, Pathros, tribes, Egypt, Ephraim, sacrifice, Manasseh, 931 B.C., kingdom, twelve, Ezekiel, Anna, land, children, Jeroboam, Zebulum, Babylonian, fathers 1. The tribes of Judah and were in the southern of Israel after the division of 931 B.C. 2. The tribes of Dan and were in the northern kingdom which existed after the division of the twelve tribes in. 3. At the time of the division of the nation of Israel in 931 B.C., led ten tribes in the north, whereas remained king of the tribes of the south. 4. During both the reign of and Hezekiah there were efforts to unify Israel in offering and worship to God. 5. During the restoration of worship in Judah, letters were sent to Ephraim,, Issachar and in order that they cleanse themselves. 6. When Babylon took the kingdom into captivity in 586, we could assume that portions of all tribes went with the captivities. 7. In prophecy the word Ephraim has reference to the kingdom and the word refers to the southern kingdom. 8. Hosea prophesied that the of Judah and Israel would be brought. 9. In Isaiah 11, Isaiah prophesied that captives would come from Egypt and into the promised. 10. prophesied that the house of Israel would come into the land of Israel. 11. Jeremiah prophesied that the house of Judah shall with the house of Israel and shall come together into the land of their.

9 12. Zechariah prophesied that captives would be gathered out the land of and from. 13. When the captives did return to Palestine, they offered male goats, according to the number of the of Israel. 14. After the captivity, 1 Chronicles 9 mentions the presence in Palestine of remnants of the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim and. 15. was a prophetess of the tribe of. 16. When the church was established in Acts 2, Jews from, Cyrene, and several other nations were present in Jerusalem. 17. All the children of Israel returned to their own cities, every man to his possession. 18. All the tribes of Israel... came to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord God of their fathers. 19. And they shall dwell in their own land. 20. At that time... I will be the God of all the families of Israel. 21. And they offered sacrifices... for all Israel. 22. How would you scripturally prove that portions of all twelve tribes returned to the land of promise before the coming of the Messiah? Chapter 11 Establishment Of The Kingdom Answers to questions 1-13 church, above, responded, Greek, should, limit, official, kingdom, basileia, heavenly, faith, house, definition, submitted, dominion, Father, Roman, Son, world, heart, will, days, Babylonian, submit, rule, heaven 1. Those who were of the Jewish hierarchy of leadership did not to Jesus, but those who were sons of God by did receive Him. 2. The Greek word refers to governmental rule, and thus, in reference to God s relationship with the affairs of man, has reference to God s over man from heaven. 3. Though the term basileia has reference primarily to kingdoms of this world, we must not God s kingdom by attaching an earthly to the heavenly kingdom reign of Jesus. 4. When Jesus said that His kingdom was not of this, He meant that His kingdom reign was not earthly, but was the kingdoms that are of this world. 5. When the kingdom of God is within one, the meaning is that one has in his to the kingdom reign that proceeds from heaven. 6. The Greek word ekklesia refers to the group of those on earth who have to the kingdom reign of Jesus from. 7. The was started when men first responded to the first announcement of the kingdom reign of Jesus. 8. The Daniel 2 prophecy was of the following three earthly kingdoms that would follow the kingdom: Medo-Persian, and Roman. 9. It was in the days of the kingdom that God established a kingdom. 10. The One who ascended to the Father in Daniel 7 was given, glory and reign. 11. If the Ancient of Days is the, then the is the One who ascended unto the Father as Jesus did in Acts When Jesus assumed His kingdom reign, all peoples serve Him but they not. 13. Isaiah prophesied that in the latter the of God would be established. Answers to questions Joel, hearts, Zion, nations, receive, responded, drink, Son, kingdom, response, last, will, church, building, Jews, Lord, flow, reject, manifested, house, in, disciples, Peter s, Christ, established, eating 14. The of God is the church, therefore, the latter days would be in existence when the church was. 15. Peter was the last days when he affirmed that the prophecy of had been fulfilled. 16. The church exists because men have to the kingdom reign of Jesus who is both and Christ. 17. If the of Jesus did not now exist, then there would be no reason for the church to exist because the church is the of man to the kingdom of Jesus. 18. The rock upon which the people of God are built (church) is their belief that Jesus is the and of God. 19. The and loosing of doctrine has reference to truth that proceeds from the reign of Jesus who reigns in the of those who believe He is the Christ and Son of God. 20. All nations would first unto the house of God, and then, those of the house of God would go into all. 21. quotation of Joel in Acts 2 affirmed that Joel was prophesying of things that would take place in the days. 22. Jesus bestowed a kingdom upon the in order that they eat and with Him in His kingdom.

10 23. Though the Jews of Jesus day would Him as King, Jesus would still be set on God s holy hill of. 24. The fact that rebellious refused to to the kingdom reign of Jesus does not mean that Jesus kingdom reign was not established. 25. The present kingdom reign of Jesus is on earth through the church of those who have submitted to His will by allowing the of the Father to be done on earth in their hearts as it is done in heaven. 26. Since the disciples are and drinking with Jesus in His, then it is assumed that the disciples are now in His kingdom. 27. My kingdom is not of this world reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. 29. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven the kingdom of God is within you. 31. And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed in the latter days that the mountain of the Lord s house shall be established on this rock I will build My church. 34. But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion drink at My table in My kingdom receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken What is the difference between the uses of the words church and kingdom? Chapter 12 The Resurrection Answers to questions 1-10 trumpet, resurrection, last, descends, unexpected, finalization, judgment, unrighteous, thief, heavens, hour, termination, judgments, all, earth, judged, sheep, righteous, goats, final 1. Jesus will come in the last day wherein will be the of all the dead and the last. 2. Within the last day, the righteous and will be raised in the last. 3. When Jesus comes to activate resurrection and judgment, the dead will be resurrected and. 4. In the end, when Jesus from heaven, the will immediately be caught up together with Him. 5. The fact that Jesus will separate the from the when He comes again assumes that both righteous and unrighteous will be resurrected at the same time. 6. The final coming of Jesus will be to the unrighteous, and thus, Jesus will come in judgment upon them as a. 7. The coming of Jesus will be a time of and. 8. When Jesus comes again all of God will be finalized with the judgment of Jesus. 9. When Jesus comes, the will pass away and the will be burned up. 10. The last will be blown on the day, thus indicating the end of all things that have reference to this present world. 11. My words... will judge him in the last day. 12. I will raise him up at the last day. 13. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ the dead in Christ will rise first convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up the flood came and took them all away nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.

11 21. What will happen on the last day? Chapter 13 The Last Days Answers to questions 1-16 Psalms, David, captivity, Roman, coming, Jerusalem, Isaiah, Redeemer, destruction, society, house, faith, covenant, Scepter, afterward, days, cross, lusts, Joel, mockers, Israel, Jacob, men, in, love, Nebuchadnezzar, Spirit, Jesus, law, Spirit, Jesus, hand 1. The nation of Israel existed for the purpose of preserving a segment of, through whom God would bring the into the world. 2. Jeremiah affirmed that after Israel s return from they would then understand in the latter why God dealt with them in the way He did. 3. In the latter days a Star would come out of and a shall rise out of Israel. 4. dreamed what God would do in the latter days during the kingdom. 5. Hosea prophesied that, Israel would seek their king. 6. and Micah prophesied that in the latter days the mountain of the Lord s shall be established above the mountains. 7. Peter quoted, and thus, affirmed that Joel s prophecy had come to pass when the latter days were in existence when the was poured out. 8. When the time of fulfillment came, God sent forth into the world in order to fulfill all things that were written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and concerning Him. 9. When God brought national Israel to a close, He had fulfilled His with them, and thus, discontinued the of the covenant. 10. The Old Testament law was annulled at the and national Israel was concluded in the destruction of. 11. Peter was the last days when the was poured out in Jerusalem. 12. It was in the last days of national that God spoke to man through. 13. James spoke of the of the Lord, which coming was at when James wrote. 14. Jesus said that in the last days of national Israel would abound and the of many would grow cold. 15. In the last times, wrote Peter, would walk according to their own. 16. One hope that was given to the Christian in the first century was that through in Jesus Christians would endure through the of national Israel. 17. In you all nations of the earth shall be blessed a Star shall come out of Jacob; a Scepter shall rise out of Israel. 19. In the latter days you will understand it perfectly. 20. The scepter shall not depart from Judah Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law Be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord has in these last days spoken to us by His Son He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world there would be mockers in the last time. 28. What are the last days?

12 Chapter 14 Conclusions For Physical Millennialists Answers to questions 1-15 dethroned, restored, lifetime, crucified, fulfill, all, kingdom, afterthought, man, King, respecter, contradicts, created, above, materialistic, wrong, kingdom, world, postponed, death, things, limited, will, world, perform, deceive, propitiation, prophesied, planned, Abraham 1. When any teaching clear teaching in Scripture, then we know that such a teaching is. 2. If Jesus now has authority in His present kingdom reign, but will be limited to reign over the earth when He comes again, then He will actually be from His present position. 3. If the kingdom were postponed because the Jews rejected Jesus as their king, then the will of God is to the of man. 4. God s is not limited to the will of. 5. was convinced that what God had promised, He was able also to. 6. If the church were established because an earthly kingdom was, then the church is an of God. 7. God the church before the world was. 8. The kingdom reign that God planned necessitated the of Jesus in order that He be the sacrificial Lamb for the. 9. If Jesus had not been, He would not have been the for our sins. 10. If the kingdom, as was, has not been established, then God cannot prophecy as He so chooses. 11. Jesus did not the disciples into believing that His supposed earthly kingdom was to be established in their when actually He planned to establish it when He comes again. 12. The inspired New Testament writers affirmed that Jesus was of kings and that Christians have been transferred unto His. 13. If Israel is to be to Palestine in a supposed earthly kingdom, then God is made a of persons. 14. Any teaching that focuses the mind of the Christian off things that are in order to concentrate on things of this world, is a theology. 15. Christians are encouraged to love not this and the of this world chose... before foundation of the world with God nothing will be impossible kingdom of God present with power. 19. King of kings and Lord of lords. 20. Set your mind on things above What do you think is the greatest problem with the premillennial teaching?

13 1. What verse expresses the theme of Revelation? (A) 1:1, (B) 17:14, (C) 20:6, (D) 22:18,19 2. In Revelation 20:1-6 which symbol should be taken literally? (A) Dragon, (B) Chain, (C) Key, (D) None of the preceding 3. Physical millennialists believe... (A)... that the lost ten tribes will be restored when Jesus comes, (B)... Jesus will reign on earth for 1000 years, (C)... Jesus is not now reigning as king over all things, (D) All the preceding 4. What would be true of all Old Testament prophecies concerning Jesus ministry? (A) All prophecies have been fulfilled, (B) Jesus must still fulfill millennial reign prophecies, (C) Jesus is now in the process of fulfilling prophecy of Revelation, (D) All the preceding 5. In realizing that this present world will be destroyed, what did Peter say that such a realization should stimulate? (A) Our search for fulfillment of prophecy, (B) Hope for the millennium, (C) Search for the church, (D) Holy conduct and godliness 6. Who did Peter say twisted the Scriptures? (A) The rebellious, (B) The untaught and unstable, (C) Apostate Christians, (D) The sincerely religious 7. How can one determine a false interpretation of a figurative passage? (A) By knowing exactly what the passage teaches, (B) If the supposed interpretation contradicts clear Bible teaching, (C) By the consensus of several interpreters, (D) None of the preceding 8. How should one interpret Revelation? (A) First figuratively, then literally, (B) In the same manner as Romans, (C) First literally, then figuratively, (D) In the same manner as Hebrews 9. To the Jews, what did the number ten and its multiples represent? (A) That which is perfect, (B) Certain acts of God, (C) A specific and complete period, (D) The whole and complete creation of God 10. In reference to His coming, what did Jesus say Christians should do? (A) Seek for signs, (B) Be always prepared, (C) Watch for fulfillment of prophecy, (D) All the preceding 11. In reference to understanding the time when the events of Revelation would take place, what should be understood? (A) Events will take place over a long period of time, (B) The events will shortly take place after the writing of the book, (C) The events will take place in the end, (D) The events will take place during the physical millennium 12. What Roman Caesar led a state persecution against the church? (A) Nero, (B) Augustus, (C) Herod, (D) Domitian 13. Who is bound in Revelation 20? (A) Angels, (B) Satan, (C) The disobedient, (D) The prophets FINAL REVIEW EXAM 14. What type of literature is written in figurative language in order to conceal the message from the unbeliever but reveal hope to the believer? (A) Poetry, (B) Apocalyptic, (C) Historical, (D) Mythical 15. Among whom does Satan go as a roaring lion? (A) The angels, (B) The saints, (C) The world, (D) The righteous dead 16. Since the New Testament warned of false prophets, what should we presume? (A) That false prophets would only exist immediately before the end, (B) That such would always exist in this age, (C) That such would exist only outside the church, (D) That such would exist only in the days of the 1000 year reign 17. What does premillennialism mean? (A) Jesus will give up kingdom reign when He comes, (B) Jesus will reign on earth for 1000 years after He comes, (C) The church was in the foreknowledge of God before creation, (D) Jesus is presently reigning over all things 18. When do the saints reign? (A) From Pentecost to the final coming, (B) During the physical millennium, (C) From Pentecost to the fall of Rome, (D) In heaven

14 19. According to Jesus in John 5, what would be the second resurrection? (A) Bodily resurrection, (B) Resurrection from waters of baptism, (C) Resurrection from persecution, (D) None of the preceding 20. In Psalm 110:1, who was the Lord who said to the Lord to sit at His right hand? (A) Jesus, (B) The Father, (C) Holy Spirit, (D) David 21. Who was the sea beast in Revelation? (A) Satan, (B) Rome, (C) Apostate Christianity, (D) Judaism 22. What does it mean that Jesus is King of kings? (A) His reign is limited to those of the church, (B) His reign includes authority over all kings of the world, (C) His reign was over the kings of the Old Testament, (D) His reign is over only those kings who have submitted to Jesus 23. What prophet was given a vision of the ascension of Jesus? (A) Isaiah, (B) Jeremiah, (C) Daniel, (D) Joel 24. What was prophesied in 2 Samuel 7? (A) Ascension of Jesus, (B) God would establish the kingdom reign of David, (C) Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, (D) All the preceding 25. Who was given the key of the house of David? (A) James, (B) John the Baptist, (C) Paul, (D) None of the preceding 26. To whom does the word ekklesia refer in reference to God s relationship with man? (A) God s people who have responded to kingdom reign, (B) God s reign from heaven, (C) God s people in heaven, (D) None of the preceding 27. In Ephesians 1:19-23, over which things did Paul say Jesus now reigns? (A) All dominion, (B) All principality, (C) Every name, (D) All the preceding 28. Which of the following is not mentioned in Revelation 20? (A) 1000 year reign of Christ on earth, (B) Bodily resurrection, (C) Throne of David, (D) All the preceding 29. To what does the word basileia refer in reference to God s relationship with man? (A) God s people on earth, (B) The 1000 year reign of Jesus on earth, (C) Kingdom rule from heaven, (D) All the preceding 30. To what does the phrase holy hill of Zion refer? (A) Bethlehem, (B) Jerusalem, (C) Rome, (D) Samaria 31. What did Peter say in Acts 2 that Jesus had been made? (A) Lord and Christ, (B) Servant and Savior, (C) Lord and priest, (D) Priest and king 32. Which prophecy taught that there would be a change in heavenly kingship over all things? (A) Daniel 7:13,14, (B) Isaiah 2:1-5, (C) Joel 2:28-32, (D) Jeremiah 31: Who prophesied that the kingdom reign of Jesus was at hand? (A) John the Baptist and Jesus, (B) Jesus and Paul, (C) John the Baptist and Paul, (D) Jesus and Peter 34. Who was king over all things before the ascension of Jesus? (A) David, (B) The Holy Spirit, (C) Jesus, (D) The Father 35. When did Jesus state that all authority was delivered into His hands by the Father? (A) At the time of His baptism, (B) After His ascension, (C) After His resurrection, (D) Before the cross 36. What did Jesus mean when He said that His kingdom was not of this world? (A) His kingdom would be in the world to come, (B) His kingdom would be on this earth, (C) His kingdom would be in the hearts of men, (D) His kingdom is only of those in heavenly places 37. What king had a dream wherein he saw an image that represented four world kingdoms? (A) Belshazzar, (B) Hezekiah, (C) Cyrus, (D) Nebuchadnezzar 38. When Jesus comes again, what will be His relationship to kingdom reign? (A) He is coming to receive kingdom reign on earth, (B) He will already have received kingdom reign when He comes, (C) He is coming to give kingdom reign to the saints, (D) None of the preceding

15 39. In the prophecy of Daniel 7:13,14 and the statement of Jesus present reign, what does the word should indicate? (A) Jesus should have reigned, (B) Every subject should serve Him, but do not, (C) Jesus should come again, (D) Jesus should come in the days of the Roman kings 40. If one affirms that the church and kingdom reign of Jesus are the same thing, then what must be affirmed in reference to the kingdom reign of Jesus? (A) That Jesus is now reigning over all things, (B) That the kingdom reign is limited to the members of the church throughout the world, (C) That Jesus is now reigning over angels, (D) That Satan is subject to Jesus 41. What is the extent of the present kingdom reign of Jesus? (A) He reigns over angels, (B) He reigns over the church of obedient subjects, (C) He reigns over Satan and demons, (D) All the preceding 42. Who eventually reigned over all the land that was promised to Abraham? (A) David, (B) Hezekiah, (C) Solomon, (D) Saul 43. Who was taken into captivity in 586 B.C.? (A) Assyria, (B) Southern kingdom of Israel, (C) Northern kingdom of Israel, (D) Moab 44. Which prophet stated that the house of Judah and house of Israel shall walk together back to the promised land? (A) Isaiah, (B) Ezekiel, (C) David, (D) Jeremiah 45. What is meant by the use of phrases as kingdom of God and kingdom of heaven? (A) Kingdom reign is within one s heart, (B) Kingdom reign originates from God out of heaven, (C) Kingdom reign is universal, (D) Kingdom reign is exercised through the word of Christ 46. Before David died, what did God swear to him that He would do in reference to his throne? (A) He would change to another seedline, (B) He would set one on his throne, (C) His throne would continue on earth to the end of time, (D) He would reestablish his throne 47. To whom did Jesus say His kingdom was not of this world? (A) Pharisees, (B) Sadducees, (C) Agrippa, (D) Pilate 48. Of whom was it said, None of his descendants shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David...? (A) Josiah, (B) Jehoiachin, (C) Jehoiahaz, (D) Jehoiakim 49. To whom was it said, Remove the turban and take off the crown? (A) Zedekiah, (B) Jehoiachin, (C) Jehoiakim, (D) Josiah 50. Who prophesied that Jesus would be a priest and king on His throne? (A) Isaiah, (B) Jeremiah, (C) Joel, (D) Zechariah 51. To the nation of Israel, how was the authority of the Lord s throne in heaven manifested on earth? (A) Through David s throne, (B) Through Solomon s throne, (C) Through both David s and Solomon s throne, (D) None of the preceding 52. Because he was writing primarily to a Jewish audience, what phrase did Matthew use in reference to the reign of God? (A) Kingdom of heaven, (B) Kingdom of God, (C) Kingdom of the Lord, (D) Kingdom of the Son 53. For what did Jesus say an evil and adulterous generation sought? (A) Hope, (B) The Messiah, (C) A sign, (D) The law of God 54. When Jesus was exalted and given authority over all that is in heaven, what is meant? (A) Jesus is King of kings, (B) Jesus is in authority over the material world, (C) Jesus has authority over all that is of the spirit world, (D) Jesus is over all earthly government 55. To what does the phrase right hand have reference? (A) The literal right hand of man, (B) The position of authority, (C) The position of submission, (D) None of the preceding 56. For what purpose did Paul say Jesus became a servant to the circumcision in Romans 15? (A) To redeem Israel, (B) To give His sacrificial blood, (C) To establish a new covenant, (D) To confirm the promises made to the fathers