Biblical Eschatology (GBIB Biblical Eschatology (GBIB 516)516)

IntroductionIntroduction

Summer 2014, Session #3Summer 2014, Session #38:30 – 11:30 AM (M – F)8:30 – 11:30 AM (M – F)

Dr. David HebertDr. David Hebert

E-mail: E-mail: dhebert@oru.edu; ; Office hours (4A 43A): 11:30 – 12:30 Office hours (4A 43A): 11:30 – 12:30

(M-F)(M-F)

Genesis Genesis (Beginnings)(Beginnings)

Introduce each other (name, where Introduce each other (name, where from?, field of study at the Seminary, and from?, field of study at the Seminary, and perceived giftedness to the Body of perceived giftedness to the Body of Christ)Christ)

Perfect Complete Gospel Devotion Perfect Complete Gospel Devotion Pray (the Word and in the Spirit)Pray (the Word and in the Spirit) Outline Course (purpose, method, & Outline Course (purpose, method, &

content)content) Form GroupsForm Groups

Consider This!Consider This!

Israel became a nation again on Israel became a nation again on 14 May 194814 May 1948 (Isa 66:7-9; Ezek 37:15-28; (Isa 66:7-9; Ezek 37:15-28; Amos 9:14-15; Zech 8:7-8), and is bearing fruit again (Isa 27:6) Amos 9:14-15; Zech 8:7-8), and is bearing fruit again (Isa 27:6)

Since 1948Since 1948, there have been :, there have been : Many “false messiahs” (Matt 24:5) - e.g., Sun Myung Moon (The Many “false messiahs” (Matt 24:5) - e.g., Sun Myung Moon (The

Unification Church), L. Ron Hubbard (Scientology), David “Moses” Berg Unification Church), L. Ron Hubbard (Scientology), David “Moses” Berg (Children of God), Maharaj Ji (Divine Light Mission), Jim Jones (The (Children of God), Maharaj Ji (Divine Light Mission), Jim Jones (The Peoples’ Temple), Lord Maitreya (New Age Movement), David Koresh Peoples’ Temple), Lord Maitreya (New Age Movement), David Koresh (The Branch Davidians), Tony Alamo (Alamo Christian Foundation), etc.(The Branch Davidians), Tony Alamo (Alamo Christian Foundation), etc.

Increased numbers of “wars, rumors of wars & nations against nations” Increased numbers of “wars, rumors of wars & nations against nations” (Matt 24:6-7; Luke 21:9-10) - China/Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Middle-(Matt 24:6-7; Luke 21:9-10) - China/Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Middle-East, Falklands, Central America Drug Wars, Africa, Afghanistan, USSR East, Falklands, Central America Drug Wars, Africa, Afghanistan, USSR break-up, Iran/Iraq, Grenada, Iraq (1/2), Philippines, PLO/Israel, Arab break-up, Iran/Iraq, Grenada, Iraq (1/2), Philippines, PLO/Israel, Arab League/Israel, Global Radical Muslim terrorismLeague/Israel, Global Radical Muslim terrorism

““Famines” (Ethiopia, many countries in Africa, India, Bangladesh, war-Famines” (Ethiopia, many countries in Africa, India, Bangladesh, war-torn countries around world, & in USA, 57 million die annually due to torn countries around world, & in USA, 57 million die annually due to starvation); & “Earthquakes” (Armenia, Alaska, California, China, India, starvation); & “Earthquakes” (Armenia, Alaska, California, China, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Haiti, Chile & related Tsunamis) Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Haiti, Chile & related Tsunamis) – (Matt 24:7; Luke 21:11)– (Matt 24:7; Luke 21:11)

Approximately 99% of the nations on the earth have heard the Gospel Approximately 99% of the nations on the earth have heard the Gospel (Joshua Project 2007)(Joshua Project 2007)

The Bible has been translated into approx. 96% of the world’s languages, The Bible has been translated into approx. 96% of the world’s languages, with a goal of 100% by 2025 (Wycliffe, 2006)with a goal of 100% by 2025 (Wycliffe, 2006)

Foundational Foundational DevotionDevotion

Philippians 1:6Philippians 1:6 – God began – God began the the Perfect Complete Perfect Complete GospelGospel work in Christians at work in Christians at Salvation/Justification Salvation/Justification (Jesus’ 1(Jesus’ 1stst Coming), is Coming), is continuingcontinuing the Sanctification process the Sanctification process in their in their lives, lives, & will complete & will complete the work at the work at Glorification/Rapture Glorification/Rapture (Jesus’ 2(Jesus’ 2ndnd Coming/ Coming/ParousiaParousia))

Titus 2:11-13Titus 2:11-13 – This is the “– This is the “Blessed HopeBlessed Hope” for the ” for the Church/Body of ChristChurch/Body of Christ

The The Perfect Complete Gospel Perfect Complete Gospel is primarily is primarily confirmed by: confirmed by: Eph 1:4-14; Rom 8:22-25; 1 Cor Eph 1:4-14; Rom 8:22-25; 1 Cor 15; 1 Pet 1:3-5 and 1 John 3:215; 1 Pet 1:3-5 and 1 John 3:2, and by, and by

The Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Weeds) in The Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Weeds) in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Foundational Devotion (cont.)Foundational Devotion (cont.)And In light of;And In light of;

Daniel 12:4Daniel 12:4 - - In the End-times, knowledge will In the End-times, knowledge will increaseincrease

Matthew 24:4; Mark 13:5; Luke 21:8Matthew 24:4; Mark 13:5; Luke 21:8 – – Watch, be Watch, be prepared, prepared, AND doAND do not benot be deceiveddeceived

Luke 21:28-31Luke 21:28-31 – “– “When these things begin to take When these things begin to take place . . . Your redemption is drawing near . . . the place . . . Your redemption is drawing near . . . the kingdom of God is nearkingdom of God is near.” – .” – Just like the Fig Tree Just like the Fig Tree (Fig (Fig Tree Generation v. 32)Tree Generation v. 32)

Therefore; Therefore; 2 Tim 2:152 Tim 2:15 – “Earnestly Study” to show yourself – “Earnestly Study” to show yourself

approved to God as a workman able to “rightly approved to God as a workman able to “rightly divide the Word of Truth” divide the Word of Truth” (especially in the times in (especially in the times in which we live & in light of 1 Tim 4:1-2, 7 & 2 Tim 4:3-which we live & in light of 1 Tim 4:1-2, 7 & 2 Tim 4:3-4, regarding “deceptive spirits, doctrines of demons, 4, regarding “deceptive spirits, doctrines of demons, myths, & old wives’ tales;” which amounts to false myths, & old wives’ tales;” which amounts to false doctrine/heresy)doctrine/heresy)

Let us pray!Let us pray!

The Purpose resides in the The Purpose resides in the Title of the CourseTitle of the Course

BiblicalBiblical – – From the Bible From the Bible (both Old & New Testament, (both Old & New Testament, primarily apocalyptic genres)primarily apocalyptic genres)

EschatologyEschatology – – from “from “eschatoseschatos,” meaning “the extreme, ,” meaning “the extreme, most remote spoken of place and time, the last”—most remote spoken of place and time, the last”—described by described by 1 Cor 15:241 Cor 15:24, “. . . then comes, the , “. . . then comes, the endend, , when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and Father . . .”; and from Father . . .”; and from legolego or “ or “logoslogos” in Greek, ” in Greek, meaning, “to relate in words or something said meaning, “to relate in words or something said (including (including the thought and idea)”; by implication, a the thought and idea)”; by implication, a topic, subject or discoursetopic, subject or discourse: :

Study of the End-Times/Last Days Study of the End-Times/Last Days Surrounding the Parousia/Second Surrounding the Parousia/Second

Coming of Jesus ChristComing of Jesus Christ

Purpose Purpose StatementStatement

A Small Group of Graduate A Small Group of Graduate Students, that sets out Students, that sets out together on the journey of together on the journey of developing their own Credo developing their own Credo about Christian Biblical about Christian Biblical EschatologyEschatology

Primary TextsPrimary Texts

Any Good Translation of The Holy Bible.

Geisler, Norman L. Systematic Theology: In One Volume. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2011.

Hebert, David K. “The Need for Teaching the Eschatological Gospel of Both Comings of Jesus Christ in the Twenty-first Century, Especially as We See the Day of His

Parousia Approaching.” D. Th. Thesis, University of South Africa, 2009. (On Class Pages; Hard Copy in

Library).

Other Sources (not Other Sources (not required)required)

Benware, Paul N. Benware, Paul N. Understanding End Times Prophecy: A Understanding End Times Prophecy: A Comprehensive ApproachComprehensive Approach. . Chicago: Moody Press, 2006.Chicago: Moody Press, 2006.

Dumbrell, William J. Dumbrell, William J. The Search for Order: Biblical Eschatology in FocusThe Search for Order: Biblical Eschatology in Focus. . Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1994.Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1994.

Hebert, David K. “The Rapture of the Church: A Doctrine of the Early Church or a Recent Development of the Dispensational Movement?” MA Thesis, Oral Roberts University, 2006. (On Class Pages).

Hoekema, Anthony A. Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and The FutureThe Bible and The Future. . 11stst paperback ed. Grand paperback ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994.Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994.

Pentecost, J. Dwight. Pentecost, J. Dwight. Things to Come: A Study in Biblical EschatologyThings to Come: A Study in Biblical Eschatology. . Grand Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1964.Rapids: Zondervan, 1964.

Sutton, Hilton. Sutton, Hilton. The Book of Revelation Revealed: Understanding God’s The Book of Revelation Revealed: Understanding God’s Master Plan for the End of the AgeMaster Plan for the End of the Age. . Tulsa, OK: Harrison House, Tulsa, OK: Harrison House, 1995.1995.

From the Purpose flows the From the Purpose flows the MethodMethod

The need for Small Groups of 4 preferably (Leader, Observer, The need for Small Groups of 4 preferably (Leader, Observer, Encourager, & Recorder) for this semester’s journeyEncourager, & Recorder) for this semester’s journey

Using Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12:12-27; & 1 Pet 4:10-11 (Using Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12:12-27; & 1 Pet 4:10-11 (Body of Body of Christ GiftednessChrist Giftedness) as a ) as a ModelModel, 1 Cor 13 & Rom 12:9-16 , 1 Cor 13 & Rom 12:9-16 ((LoveLove) as the ) as the Motivation/ActionMotivation/Action, & 1 Cor 14:26 & Eph 4:3-, & 1 Cor 14:26 & Eph 4:3-16 (16 (Unity of the Spirit, Bond of Peace of the Mature Unity of the Spirit, Bond of Peace of the Mature Body of ChristBody of Christ) as the ) as the GoalGoal

General FormatGeneral Format (subject to modification as necessary) for (subject to modification as necessary) for the Seminar will be:the Seminar will be:

8:30 – 9:15 – Meet in Groups to pray/have eschatological 8:30 – 9:15 – Meet in Groups to pray/have eschatological devotiondevotion

9:15 – 9:30 – Break9:15 – 9:30 – Break 9:30 – 10:30 – Lecture on Topic of the Day9:30 – 10:30 – Lecture on Topic of the Day 10:30 – 10:45 – Break10:30 – 10:45 – Break 10:45 – 11:30 – Finish Lecture10:45 – 11:30 – Finish Lecture

Small Group Cooperative Small Group Cooperative LearningLearning

Based on four elements:Based on four elements: Positive InterdependencePositive Interdependence Face-to-face InteractionFace-to-face Interaction Individual AccountabilityIndividual Accountability & Evaluation& Evaluation Appropriate use of interpersonal, small-group Appropriate use of interpersonal, small-group

skillsskills Contributing ideas, asking questions, expressing Contributing ideas, asking questions, expressing

feelings, actively listening, expressing feelings, actively listening, expressing support/encouragement, summarizing, checking for support/encouragement, summarizing, checking for understanding, relieving tension, and giving directionunderstanding, relieving tension, and giving direction

All these skills may be broken down into four positions All these skills may be broken down into four positions within the Group (which are rotated each class within the Group (which are rotated each class meeting): meeting):

ThreeThree Members of the Members of the GroupGroup

LeaderLeader ((Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questionsquestions,, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragementand Expressing support/encouragement))

Observer/RecorderObserver/Recorder (Responsible for: Monitoring & (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing &Evaluating how well the Group is doing & Recording the Group’s Recording the Group’s work, work, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement)Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement)

Encourager/Researcher/RunnerEncourager/Researcher/Runner (Responsible for: (Responsible for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary,Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary,

Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listening)listening)

From Johnson, Johnson, Johnson-Holubec, and Roy’s Circles of Learning: Cooperation in the Classroom (Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1984), 8, 25, 30-1, 35.

FourFour Members of the Members of the GroupGroup

LeaderLeader ((Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questionsquestions, , Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragementExpressing support/encouragement))

ObserverObserver ((Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doingwell the Group is doing,, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragementquestions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement))

RecorderRecorder ((Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work & Keeping track of time& Keeping track of time,, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragementquestions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement))

Encourager/Researcher/RunnerEncourager/Researcher/Runner ((Responsible Responsible for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessarynecessary,, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listeningActively listening))

From Johnson, Johnson, Johnson-Holubec, and Roy’s Circles of Learning: Cooperation in the Classroom (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1984), 8, 25, 30-1, 35.

FiveFive Members of the Members of the GroupGroup

LeaderLeader (Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for (Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questionsquestions,, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragementExpressing support/encouragement))

ObserverObserver (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doingwell the Group is doing,, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement)questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement)

RecorderRecorder (Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work, (Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work, Keeping track of timeKeeping track of time,, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement)questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement)

EncouragerEncourager (Responsible for: Expressing support/ (Responsible for: Expressing support/ encouragementencouragement,, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listeningand Actively listening))

Researcher/RunnerResearcher/Runner (Responsible for: Gathering (Responsible for: Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessarynecessary,,) ) Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragementActively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement

From Johnson, Johnson, Johnson-Holubec, and Roy’s Circles of Learning: Cooperation in the Classroom (Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1984), 8, 25, 30-1, 35.

TT EE AA MM (Eccl 4:9- (Eccl 4:9-12)12)

TT -- TogetherTogether

EE -- EveryoneEveryone

AA -- AccomplishesAccomplishes

MM -- MoreMore

Following the Method, remains Following the Method, remains the Content & Course the Content & Course Assignments – Assignments –

ContentContent

Perfect Complete Gospel; Prophecy & Interpretation of Prophecy; Time & Timelines (Kairos, Chronos, Biblical, Salvation History); Kingdom of God; Covenants; Second Coming or Parousia; Millennium; Day of the Lord (Yahweh) or Tribulation; Rapture of the Church; Intermediate State & Eternal State (Resurrections & Judgments); Signs of the Times; Orthodoxy vs. Heresies

Course Course AssignmentsAssignments

Group ParticipationGroup Participation - - 20%20%Exegetical Paper on Dan/Rev or Exegetical Paper on Dan/Rev or Eschatological Issue PaperEschatological Issue Paper - 40%- 40%Course Synthesis PaperCourse Synthesis Paper - - 40%40%

Take a break & return to form GroupsTake a break & return to form Groups

Eschaton (The End/Last Eschaton (The End/Last Thing)Thing)

Read pp. 1317-1346 in GeislerRead pp. 1317-1346 in Geisler Read Sections A.4, 1.2.2 in Hebert Read Sections A.4, 1.2.2 in Hebert Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter

1:19-21 for Devotion tomorrow1:19-21 for Devotion tomorrow