Biblical Eschatology (GBIB 516) Introduction Summer 2014, Session #3 8:30 – 11:30 AM (M – F) Dr. David Hebert Office hours (4A 43A): 11:30 – 12:30 (M-F)

Genesis (Beginnings) Introduce each other (name, where from?, field of study at the Seminary, and perceived giftedness to the Body of Christ) Introduce each other (name, where from?, field of study at the Seminary, and perceived giftedness to the Body of 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, & content) Outline Course (purpose, method, & content) Form Groups Form Groups

Consider This!  Israel became a nation again on 14 May 1948 (Isa 66:7-9; Ezek 37:15-28; Amos 9:14-15; Zech 8:7-8), and is bearing fruit again (Isa 27:6)  Since 1948, there have been :  Many “false messiahs” (Matt 24:5) - e.g., Sun Myung Moon (The Unification Church), L. Ron Hubbard (Scientology), David “Moses” Berg (Children of God), Maharaj Ji (Divine Light Mission), Jim Jones (The Peoples’ Temple), Lord Maitreya (New Age Movement), David Koresh (The Branch Davidians), Tony Alamo (Alamo Christian Foundation), etc.  Increased numbers of “wars, rumors of wars & nations against nations” (Matt 24:6-7; Luke 21:9-10) - China/Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Middle-East, Falklands, Central America Drug Wars, Africa, Afghanistan, USSR break-up, Iran/Iraq, Grenada, Iraq (1/2), Philippines, PLO/Israel, Arab League/Israel, Global Radical Muslim terrorism  “Famines” (Ethiopia, many countries in Africa, India, Bangladesh, war-torn countries around world, & in USA, 57 million die annually due to starvation); & “Earthquakes” (Armenia, Alaska, California, China, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Haiti, Chile & related Tsunamis) – (Matt 24:7; Luke 21:11)  Approximately 99% of the nations on the earth have heard the Gospel (Joshua Project 2007)  The Bible has been translated into approx. 96% of the world’s languages, with a goal of 100% by 2025 (Wycliffe, 2006)

Foundational Devotion Philippians 1:6 – God began the Perfect Complete Gospel work in Christians at Salvation/Justification (Jesus’ 1 st Coming), is continuing the Sanctification process in their lives, & will complete the work at Glorification/Rapture (Jesus’ 2 nd Coming/Parousia) Philippians 1:6 – God began the Perfect Complete Gospel work in Christians at Salvation/Justification (Jesus’ 1 st Coming), is continuing the Sanctification process in their lives, & will complete the work at Glorification/Rapture (Jesus’ 2 nd Coming/Parousia) Titus 2:11-13 – This is the “Blessed Hope” for the Church/Body of Christ Titus 2:11-13 – This is the “Blessed Hope” for the Church/Body of Christ The Perfect Complete Gospel is primarily confirmed by: Eph 1:4-14; Rom 8:22-25; 1 Cor 15; 1 Pet 1:3-5 and 1 John 3:2, and by The Perfect Complete Gospel is primarily confirmed by: Eph 1:4-14; Rom 8:22-25; 1 Cor 15; 1 Pet 1:3-5 and 1 John 3:2, and by The Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Weeds) in Matthew 13:24-30, The Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Weeds) in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Foundational Devotion (cont.) And In light of; Daniel 12:4 - In the End-times, knowledge will increase Daniel 12:4 - In the End-times, knowledge will increase Matthew 24:4; Mark 13:5; Luke 21:8 – Watch, be prepared, AND do not be deceived Matthew 24:4; Mark 13:5; Luke 21:8 – Watch, be prepared, AND do not be deceived Luke 21:28-31 – “When these things begin to take place... Your redemption is drawing near... the kingdom of God is near.” – Just like the Fig Tree (Fig Tree Generation v. 32) Luke 21:28-31 – “When these things begin to take place... Your redemption is drawing near... the kingdom of God is near.” – Just like the Fig Tree (Fig Tree Generation v. 32) Therefore; Therefore; 2 Tim 2:15 – “Earnestly Study” to show yourself approved to God as a workman able to “rightly divide the Word of Truth” (especially in the times in which we live & in light of 1 Tim 4:1-2, 7 & 2 Tim 4:3-4, regarding “deceptive spirits, doctrines of demons, myths, & old wives’ tales;” which amounts to false doctrine/heresy) 2 Tim 2:15 – “Earnestly Study” to show yourself approved to God as a workman able to “rightly divide the Word of Truth” (especially in the times in which we live & in light of 1 Tim 4:1-2, 7 & 2 Tim 4:3-4, regarding “deceptive spirits, doctrines of demons, myths, & old wives’ tales;” which amounts to false doctrine/heresy) Let us pray!

The Purpose resides in the Title of the Course Biblical – From the Bible (both Old & New Testament, primarily apocalyptic genres) Eschatology – from “eschatos,” meaning “the extreme, most remote spoken of place and time, the last”— described by 1 Cor 15:24, “... then comes, the end, when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and Father...”; and from lego or “logos” in Greek, meaning, “to relate in words or something said (including the thought and idea)”; by implication, a topic, subject or discourse : Study of the End-Times/Last Days Surrounding the Parousia/Second Coming of Jesus Christ

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

Primary Texts Any Good Translation of The Holy Bible. Geisler, Norman L. Systematic Theology: In One Volume. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 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, (On Class Pages; Hard Copy in Library).

Other Sources (not required) Benware, Paul N. Understanding End Times Prophecy: A Comprehensive Approach. Chicago: Moody Press, Dumbrell, William J. The Search for Order: Biblical Eschatology in Focus. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 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, (On Class Pages). Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and The Future. 1 st paperback ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Pentecost, J. Dwight. Things to Come: A Study in Biblical Eschatology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Sutton, Hilton. The Book of Revelation Revealed: Understanding God’s Master Plan for the End of the Age. Tulsa, OK: Harrison House, 1995.

From the Purpose flows the Method The need for Small Groups of 4 preferably (Leader, Observer, Encourager, & Recorder) for this semester’s journey The need for Small Groups of 4 preferably (Leader, Observer, Encourager, & Recorder) for this semester’s journey Using Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12:12-27; & 1 Pet 4:10-11 (Body of Christ Giftedness) as a Model, 1 Cor 13 & Rom 12:9-16 (Love) as the Motivation/Action, & 1 Cor 14:26 & Eph 4:3-16 (Unity of the Spirit, Bond of Peace of the Mature Body of Christ) as the Goal Using Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12:12-27; & 1 Pet 4:10-11 (Body of Christ Giftedness) as a Model, 1 Cor 13 & Rom 12:9-16 (Love) as the Motivation/Action, & 1 Cor 14:26 & Eph 4:3-16 (Unity of the Spirit, Bond of Peace of the Mature Body of Christ) as the Goal General Format (subject to modification as necessary) for the Seminar will be: General Format (subject to modification as necessary) for the Seminar will be: 8:30 – 9:15 – Meet in Groups to pray/have eschatological devotion 8:30 – 9:15 – Meet in Groups to pray/have eschatological devotion 9:15 – 9:30 – Break 9:15 – 9:30 – Break 9:30 – 10:30 – Lecture on Topic of the Day 9:30 – 10:30 – Lecture on Topic of the Day 10:30 – 10:45 – Break 10:30 – 10:45 – Break 10:45 – 11:30 – Finish Lecture 10:45 – 11:30 – Finish Lecture

Small Group Cooperative Learning Based on four elements: Based on four elements: Positive Interdependence Positive Interdependence Face-to-face Interaction Face-to-face Interaction Individual Accountability & Evaluation Individual Accountability & Evaluation Appropriate use of interpersonal, small-group skills Appropriate use of interpersonal, small-group skills Contributing ideas, asking questions, expressing feelings, actively listening, expressing support/encouragement, summarizing, checking for understanding, relieving tension, and giving direction Contributing ideas, asking questions, expressing feelings, actively listening, expressing support/encouragement, summarizing, checking for understanding, relieving tension, and giving direction All these skills may be broken down into four positions within the Group (which are rotated each class meeting): All these skills may be broken down into four positions within the Group (which are rotated each class meeting):

Three Members of the Group Leader ( Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questions, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Leader ( Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questions, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Observer/Recorder (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing & Recording the Group’s work, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement) Observer/Recorder (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing & Recording the Group’s work, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement) Encourager/Researcher/Runner (Responsible for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listening) Encourager/Researcher/Runner (Responsible for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively 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.

Four Members of the Group Leader ( Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questions, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Leader ( Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questions, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Observer ( Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Observer ( Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Recorder ( Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work & Keeping track of time, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Recorder ( Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work & Keeping track of time, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Encourager/Researcher/Runner ( Responsible for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listening ) Encourager/Researcher/Runner ( Responsible for: Expressing support & encouragement, Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively 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.

Five Members of the Group Leader (Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questions, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Leader (Responsible for: Summarizing Ideas, Checking for understanding, Relieving tension, Giving direction, Asking questions, Contributing ideas, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement ) Observer (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement) Observer (Responsible for: Monitoring & Evaluating how well the Group is doing, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement) Recorder (Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work, Keeping track of time, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement) Recorder (Responsible for: Recording the Group’s work, Keeping track of time, Actively listening, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Expressing support/encouragement) Encourager (Responsible for: Expressing support/ encouragement, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listening ) Encourager (Responsible for: Expressing support/ encouragement, Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, and Actively listening ) Researcher/Runner (Responsible for: Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary, ) Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, Actively listening, and Expressing support/encouragement Researcher/Runner (Responsible for: Gathering materials, Communicating with other Groups & Professor as necessary, ) Contributing ideas, Asking questions, Expressing feelings, Actively 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.

TEAM (Eccl 4:9-12) T -Together E -Everyone A -Accomplishes M -More

Following the Method, remains the Content & Course Assignments – Content 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 Assignments Group Participation- 20% Exegetical Paper on Dan/Rev or Eschatological Issue Paper- 40% Course Synthesis Paper- 40% Take a break & return to form Groups

Eschaton (The End/Last Thing) Read pp in Geisler Read pp in Geisler Read Sections A.4, in Hebert Read Sections A.4, in Hebert Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1: for Devotion tomorrow Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1: for Devotion tomorrow