Chapter 3 The Periods in Providential History and the Formation of Their Length AdamAbraham Jesus LSA Abraham

Parallel Providential Periods Section 1

1) When a period of history repeats the events of a previous period, the two periods are called “parallel providential periods.” Vertical indemnity conditions increase horizontal indemnity conditions become heavier. However, parallel periods do not have exactly the same form and content. history progresses in a spiral movement

2)Main factors that form parallel providential periods The repetition of the providence to restore the F/M a) F/F ---the central figure, the conditional object, the numerical period of indemnity b) F/S ---the indemnity condition to remove the fallen nature

3)Two characteristics of parallel providential periods a)Repetition of the numerical period of indemnity similar length b) Repetition of the providential circumstances formed by the central figure, the conditional object and the indemnity condition to remove the fallen nature

The Formation of the Number of Generations or Years in the Age of the Providence to Lay the Foundation for Restoration the Foundation for Restoration Section 2

A. Why and How the Providence of Restoration Is Prolonged? Why: God’s Will is absolute, but God’s Will is not accomplished without the fulfillment of the human portion of responsibility. How often: God is a being of the number “3.” It may be prolonged to as many as 3 stages.

B. Vertical Indemnity Conditions and Horizontal Restoration through Indemnity The conditions that accumulate in the course of providential history due to central figures’ failures to complete their responsibility are called “vertical indemnity conditions.” Abraham’s 3 offerings e.g., When all these conditions are successfully restored in a short time by a person with a specific mission, we call this “horizontal restoration through indemnity.” Jacob’s 12 sons Jesus’ 40-day fast

AdamNoah Abraham himself failure C. Horizontal Restoration through Indemnity Carried Out Vertically failure Abraham Isaac Jacob success Originally, horizontal restoration through indemnity should take place in one generation, but in this case it took three generations.

D. Numerical Indemnity Periods to Restore the Foundation of Faith Perfection God Perfection :4PF x 3 stages :3 stages + the realm of God’s direct dominion :[ 3 (Heaven) + 4 (earth) ] x 3 stages 7 = number of perfection of heaven and earth :10 (returning number) stages x 4PF

E. The Parallel Periods Centering on the Number of Generations NoahAdam Abraham 1,600 yrs400 yrs Adam Noah Abraham 40-day flood judgment 10 gen. 40-day flood judgment

F.Providential Periods of Horizontal Restoration through Indemnity Carried Out Vertically , Adam NoahAbraham years 40 days 21 days 40 days

Overview of the History of the Providence of Restoration Section 3

The Age of the Providence to Lay the Foundation for Restoration (The Age of Symbolic Parallels) AdamNoah 120 years 40 days 21 days 40 days 1600 Abraham Jacob to Haran conflict of Jacob and Esau Jacob to Canaan Jacob’s suffering in Haran 21 Jacob to Egypt Jacob birthright Isaac Jacob

120 The United Kingdom 120 yrs 40 yrs 21 yrs 40 yrs Abraham yrs 40days 21days 40yrs Slavery in Egypt Moses The Judges Saul David Solomon The Divided Kingdoms of N and S 210 Israel’s Exile and Return Malachi Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Jesus The Age of the Providence of Restoration (The Age of Image Parallels)

The Age of the Prolongation of the Providence of Restoration (The Age of Substantial Parallels) The Christian Empire Henry I becomes King of Germany Charlemagne Regional Church Leadership The Divided Kingdoms of E and W the papacy from Rome to Avignon Luther the Reformation Papal Exile and Return LSA Preparation for the Second Advent of the Messiah Jesus Augustine Persecution in the Roman Empire

Abraham The United Kingdom Slavery in Egypt The Judges The Divided Kingdoms of N and S Israel’s Exile and Return Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Jesus Jacob to Egypt Adam conflict of Jacob and Esau Jacob’s suffering in Haran Jesus The Divided Kingdoms of E and W Papal Exile and Return Persecution in the Roman Empire Regional Church Leadership The Christian Empire Preparation for the Second Advent of the Messiah LSA