Acts [2:1-13] 2:41-47 [4:32-34; 5:42; 6:7]
Forging a Brand New Culture Transition C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth Transition
Dispensational Shift Law Grace Old Testament Hebrew Passover Baptism not mentioned Nations come to Israel Rest on Saturday Worship @ the Temple Human Priesthood Repeated animal blood Gathered to the earth “Father” Temple Destroyed 70AD New Testament Greek Communion Baptism Great Commission Worship on Sunday Worship in the Spirit Heavenly Priesthood Christ’s blood Go straight to heaven “Daddy” 2 Mosques
-------------------- Cultural Power Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit -------------------- Renewed in mind: The Apostles’ teaching Crucified to the world: Communion Fellowship Communion w/ ‘Daddy’ Prayer Spirit of Reverence The Spirit’s power Community of sharing Time & Hospitality Unity in worship Praising God Power in Evangelism God adding to their #’s
-------------------- Scriptural Support Baptized in the Spirit: “we were all baptized into one Body” 1 Corinthians 12:13. -------------------- Renewed in mind: “Sanctify them in the truth” John 17:17. Crucified to the world: “the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” Galatians 6:14. Communion w/ ‘Daddy’: “pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Spirit of Reverence: “Offer to God an acceptable sacrifice with reverence and awe” Hebrews 12:28. Community of sharing: Acts 2:44-46. Unity in worship: Acts 2:47. Power in Evangelism: Acts 2:47.
What is Culture? An environment that grows something! What is Christian culture supposed to grow? Holiness: “You shall be holy, for I am holy” 1 Peter 1:16. Purity: “He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds” Titus 2:14. Christlikeness: “A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14. Premkumar D. Williams, Between City and Steeple: “Once upon a time, the Christian concern for truth, goodness, and beauty was actually embraced and embodied in culture. It can be done because it has been done. Christian culture is ‘the Gospel in bodily form’, and the medieval period is the closest humanity has come to realizing its promise”
-------------------- Only Two Cultures . . . James 4:3: “You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” 1 John 5:19: “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” -------------------- John 17:15-17: “I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one . . . sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”
How Do We Grow These Things? Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit -------------------- Renewed in mind: The Apostles’ teaching Crucified to the world: Communion Fellowship Communion w/ ‘Daddy’ Prayer Spirit of Reverence The Spirit’s power Community of sharing Time & Hospitality Unity in worship Praising God Power in Evangelism God adding to their #’s
Cultural Attack History: “oppression is Christianity’s fault.” Religion: “It is Christ’s fault.” Politics/economics: “white, Christian male’s fault.” Family: “banning gay marriage - Bible’s fault.” Education: “homeschooling is brainwashing>’ Women: “women @ home: Christian oppression.” Race: “white, Christian male’s fault.” Human rights: “pro-life = Christian fanaticism.” Church: “they are biased, bigoted and unfair.”
What Does the Bible say to do? Option A: join the cloister/convent. Option B: join the culture. Option C: develop an informed, unified, strong, biblical, bold counter-culture. Option D: Sit and cry.
What Does the Bible say to do? Option A: join the cloister/convent. Option B: join the culture. Option C: develop an informed, unified, strong, biblical, bold counter-culture. Option D: Sit and cry.
A Complete Lifestyle: Thought: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2. Speech: “Let your speech always be with grace” Colossians 4:6. Dress: “I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing” 1 Timothy 2:9. Family: “sensible, pure, workers @ home” Titus 2:5 Education: “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the LORD” Ephesias 6:4. Business: “attend to your own business and work with your hands” 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Entertainment: Philippians 4:8-9.
-------------------- How Are We Doing? Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit -------------------- Renewed in mind: Crucified to the world: Communion w/ ‘Daddy’: Spirit of Reverence: Community of sharing: Unity in worship: Power in Evangelism:
-------------------- How Are We Doing? Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit -------------------- Renewed in mind: Crucified to the world: Communion w/ ‘Daddy’: Spirit of Reverence: Community of sharing: Unity in worship: Power in Evangelism:
Hospitality! Romans 12:13: “Contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.” Hebrews 13:2: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Luke 14:12-14:
Hospitality! Luke 14:12-14: “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment. “But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Hospitality: An act of Love: Romans 12:9-15. A wonderful way to Evangelize: Hebrews 13:2. A legitimate Christian gift: 1 Peter 4:7-11. Brings great reward: Matthew 10:42.
-------------------- Only Two Cultures . . . James 4:3: “You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” 1 John 5:19: “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” -------------------- John 17:15-17: “I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one . . . sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”
Acts 2:41-47 “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 2:41-47 “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 2:41-47 “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 2:41-47 “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18. Exegesis The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Theology
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
7 Dispensations Transition C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth Transition
Dispensational Shift Law Grace Old Testament Hebrew Passover Baptism not mentioned Nations come to Israel Rest on Saturday Worship @ the Temple Human Priesthood Repeated animal blood Gathered to the earth “Father” Temple Destroyed 70AD New Testament Greek Communion Baptism Great Commission Worship on Sunday Worship in the Spirit Heavenly Priesthood Christ’s blood Go straight to heaven “Daddy” 2 Mosques
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
‘The Israel not of God’ hated Paul! Acts 6:11-14. Acts 21:20-21; 27-28. Acts 22:3-4, 21-22.
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
Paul’s ‘Brand-marks’ στίγμα ‘stigma’ Slave Scars
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
Heavenly/Eternal Glory 2 Converging Plans The nation Israel The Church Earthly Glory The Millennium/ The Eternal State Heavenly/Eternal Glory
7 Dispensations Transition C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth Transition
The Abrahamic Covenent The ‘Spine’ of Scripture The nation Israel: the Kingdom. The Church: The Gospel Romans 4:13; 8:20-21; Acts 1:6. Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15:6. The Millennium/ The Eternal State Galations 3:8, 29.
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
The Church Unseen Prophetically the ‘mystery’
The Church Distinct from Israel Mystery: “The mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past” Romans 16:25. “the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested” Colossians 2:16.
A Break – A Parenthesis Isaiah 9:6: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given – and the government shall be upon His shoulder.” Luke 1:31-32: “You shalt conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son and shall call His Name Jesus – He shall be great, and shall be called the Son f the Highest; and the LORD God shall give unto Him the throne of His father, David.”
The Marks of Dispensationalism Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18 Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15. Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16. Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18. The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation. Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant. Its current form: the mystery of the Church. Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.
The Church Unseen Prophetically the ‘mystery’
Rapture
Rapture & 2nd Coming
Rapture & 2nd Coming & Tribulation
Rapture 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18
Rapture & 2nd Coming 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18 Revelation 19:11-16
Rapture & 2nd Coming & Tribulation 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18 Revelation 19:11-16 Daniel 9
The Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. Daniel 9:24-27. Matthew 24:15-31 Revelation 19
Rapture & 2nd Coming & Tribulation 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18 Revelation 19:11-16 Matthew 24:15-31
Summary
The Abrahamic Covenent The ‘Spine’ of Scripture The nation Israel: the Kingdom. The Church: The Gospel Romans 4:13; 8:20-21; Acts 1:6. Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15:6. The Millennium/ The Eternal State Galations 3:8, 29.
7 Dispensations C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth
7 Dispensations Nations = 2,000 years C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth Nations = 2,000 years
7 Dispensations C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth
7 Dispensations Nation Israel = 2,000 years C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth Nation Israel = 2,000 years
7 Dispensations Gospel & Kingdom = 2,000 years C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007) Innocency Adam Genesis 1-3 God’s glory – Creation sin – 1 Commandment Conscience Pre-Flood Genesis 4-8 God’s glory – Judgment sin inability of conscience Human Government Noah Genesis 9-11 God’s glory – Restoration sin – Murder & Meat Laws Promise Abraham Genesis 12-Exodus 19 God’s glory – Promise Abahamic Covenant Law Moses Exodus 20-Matthew 27 God’s glory – 1 Nation sin – sacrifice & Sabbath Gospel Christ – 1st Coming Matthew 28 – Revelation 3 God’s glory – the Cross Baptism/Great Commission Kingdom/Millennium Christ – 2nd Coming Revelation 19 - 22 God’s glory – Eternity Heaven on Earth Gospel & Kingdom = 2,000 years
Back to Israel! Romans 11:11-12. Romans 25-26. Daniel 9:24-27. Revelation 7:4-8. Matthew 4:17; 6:9-10; 19:28. Acts 1:6-7.
The Merging of the 2 Plans 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18 Revelation 19:11-16
You Are a Dispensationalist Lewis Sperry Chafer: “Any person is a dispensationalist who trusts the blood of Christ rather than bringing an animal sacrifice” and “who observes the first day of the week rather than the seventh.”
A Question of Interpretation “Now we must frankly admit that a literal interpretation of the Old Testament prophecies gives us just such a picture of an earthly reign of the Messiah a the premillennialist pictures. That was the kind of a Messianic Kingdom that the Jews of the time of Christ were looking for, on the basis of a literal interpretation of the Old Testament Promises . . . The Jews were looking for just such a kingdom as that expected by those premillennialists who speak of the Jews holding a preeminent places in an earthly Jewish Kingdom to be set up by the Messiah in Jerusalem” Floyd E. Hamilton, The Basis of the Millennial Faith, 51.
Soli Deo Gloria!!!