Chapter 4

Old Testament History Of Christianity ChristiansIsrael Age of Restoration Age of the Prolongation of Restoration Central People Source Material Purpose of providence of restoration Purpose of providence of restoration Characteristics of providence of restoration Characteristics of providence of restoration Foundation for the Messiah Repetition of restoration Through indemnity Central figure, central material : :

Section 1 The period of Slavery in Egypt and the Period of Persecution in the Roman Empire

Egyptian SlaveryRoman Persecution Restoring Jesus’ cross Restoring Abraham’s mistake 1 2

Egyptian SlaveryRoman Persecution Jacob Jesus Twelve sons Seventy kinsmen Twelve apostles Seventy disciples 400 years’ suffering 400 years’ persecution 1 2

Egyptian SlaveryRoman Persecution Jesus: power and grace Constantine: recognize Theodosius: state religion Christians: restored Canaan spiritually Moses: signs and plagues Pharaoh: brought to knees Israelites: set out for Canaan 12

Egyptian SlaveryRoman Persecution Apostolic writings: New Testament Church: Foundation for the returning Christ Ten Commandments: Old Testament Tabernacle: Foundation for the Messiah 1 2

Section 2 The period of Judges and the Period of Regional Church Leadership

JudgesRegional leadership Regional leaders: led Christians Judges: governed Israelites 12

JudgesRegional leadership 12 Israel feudalistic society Christian feudalistic society Judges Prophet Priest King Regional Leaders Prophet Priest King

Section 3 The period of the United Kingdom and the Period of the Christian Empire

United kingdomChristian Empire 12 Prophet KingPriest Monastic Leaders EmperorPope Government TempleRuleChurch God’s Instruction

United kingdomChristian Empire 12 KingEmperor PriestPope People Samuel: anointed Saul Leo III: crowned Charlemagne

United kingdomChristian Empire 1 2 God Salomon Saul David Jewish People Foundation for the Messiah God Charlemagne Christians 5 5

Section 4 The period of the Divided Kingdoms of North and South and the Period of the Divided Kingdoms of East and West

Divided Kingdom of N-SDivided Kingdom of E-W 12 United Kingdom JudahIsrael Christian Empire East Franks West Francs Abel CainAbelCain

Divided Kingdom of N-SDivided Kingdom of E-W Corruption of papacy Internal Reform (Monks) External Chastisement (Crusades) Straying of Israelites Internal Reform (Prophets) External Chastisement (Gentiles) 1 2

Divided Kingdom of N-SDivided Kingdom of E-W Popes lost prestige Monarchic Christianity eroded Both kingdoms collapsed Monarchy in Israel ended 12

Section 5 The period of Israel’s Exile and Return and the Period of Papal Exile and Return

Jewish exile and returnPapal exile and return 12 Judah BabylonPapacyAvignon King Jehoiachin And many Jews 70 years Pope70 years Exile

Jewish exile and returnPapal exile and return 12 Judah PersiaRomeAvignon Return In three Waves Return MalachiKing Cyrus Restoration of papal authority 140 years

Section 6 The period of Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah and the Period of Preparation for the Second Advent of the Messiah

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah 400 years from the return to Rome until the Second Advent 400 years from the return to Jerusalem until Jesus came 1 2

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah Christians Reformation led by Luther New paths of faith Jewish People Rebuild the temple Reforming faith through law with Ezra 1 2 Foundation of faith: restored

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah Renaissance Preparation for the Second coming World religions To be united in Christian civilization Internal preparation for the Messiah 1 2

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah Global democratic political sphere Progress of transportation and communications Contact among Languages and cultures Conveyance of teachings of returning Christ Vast political domain of the Roman Empire Transportation Hellenistic civilization Internal preparation for the Messiah 1 2

Section 6 The Providence of Restoration and the Progress of History

Kingdom of Heaven on earth Perfect Person Fallen Person Fallen Society Original Mind Evil Mind Individual 5 5 Human History (Strife, warfare}

Human History Human Beings Satan God Goodness Evil Kingdom of Heaven on earth Communist World Unprincipled societies Build on twisted version of Principle

7.1 The Progress of the History in the Age of the Providence of Restoration Human Fall Primitive Collective Society Israel clan society Israel Feudalistic society Divisions Abraham Tribe and nation in Egypt Period of Judges Establishment of Heavenly sovereignty

> Monarchic society United Kingdom Heavenly population, economy and sovereignty Judah Greece Jesus 5 Form of Democracy (Messiah enthroned by people) Spiritual foundation Under control

7.2 The Progress of History in the Age of the Prolongation of the Providence of Restoration The Providence of Restoration and the History of the West Jesus Jerusalem Rome World Dominion centered on Jerusalem

> Jesus Judea Western Roman Empire Western Europe Pattern set by province

The Mutual Relations between Religious History, Economic History and Political History Politics Religion Economy History of Religion Political History Economic History Integrated 5 (Christianity)

Jewish Nation Christian Clan society Clan Society Crucifixion of Jesus Broken up Believers Christian tribal society Christian society with Germanic people

Christian feudalistic society Feudalistic Society Fall of the Roman Empire Germanic people: newly chosen Godly sovereignty in religious, political and economical life

Monarchic Christianity Monarchic Society and Imperialism Politics Religion Economy Spiritual kingdom under papacy Absolute monarchy Colonial expansion (9C ~ 16C) (17C ~ late 18C) (mid 19C ~ early 20C)

Democratic Christianity Democracy and Socialism Politics Religion Economy Democratic Christianity Democratic movements Socialist ideals (1517 ~ ) ( late 18C ~ ) (late 20C ~ )

The ideals of Independence, Mutual Prosperity and Universally Shared Values versus Communism People Satan God Kingdom of Heaven Scientific Socialism Interdependence mutual prosperity and shared values Communism

Interdependence mutual prosperity and shared values Economy: In accordance in heart with Devine ideal New expression of truth Politics: realize Ideal of Religion: one with God creation Society of interdependence, mutual prosperity and shared values Messianic kingdom