1. “Realized Eschatology” Also called A.D. 70 Doctrine

2. Realized Eschatology “Eschatology” – “a part of theology concerned with the final events of history, or the ultimate destiny of humanity” “Realized” – “successfully completed or brought to an end” – Called A.D. 70 doctrine because they say all Bible prophecies fulfilled in 70 A.D.

3. What is the A.D. 70 Doctrine? Teaches that ALL Bible prophecy has been fulfilled – The 2 nd coming of Christ – The resurrection of the dead – The day of judgment – The end of the world All these things fulfilled in 70 A.D.

4. What is the A.D. 70 Doctrine? Teaches that the “last days” were from 30 A.D. to 70 A.D. Say all 2 nd coming passages refer to a spiritual (invisible) coming in 70 A.D. Say resurrection refers to resurrection of church from persecution of Jews The “eternal days” began in 70 A.D. We are now living in the “eternal days”

5. Doctrine advanced in “The Spirit Of Prophecy” by Max King ∙“Through The Spirit of Prophecy and all that has followed the last three decades or more, Max King can be credited with founding an entirely new field of Christian millennialism that, unlike other efforts throughout the ages, will not be snuffed out” http://www.presence.tv/cms/transmillennial_view.php

6. Doctrine advanced in “The Spirit Of Prophecy” by Max King “Why would God destroy such a creation, Max questioned, if Abraham received a blessing filled promise? The dogmatic hellfire-and-brimstone messages of his youth turned Max off. It didn’t make sense to him that the victory of God would involve so many perishing and so few being saved” http://www.presence.tv/cms/transmillennial_view.php

7. Consequences of A.D. 70 Doctrine All NT books written before 70 A.D. No purpose in observing Lord’s supper – 1 Corinthians 11:26 Contradicts Matthew 7:13,14 & 2 Peter 3 Puts man’s thoughts above God’s – Isaiah 55:8, 9 Contradicts Revelation 1:7; John 5:28,29; I Thessalonians 4:15-17

8. What Must I Do To Be Saved?  Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)  Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)  Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)  Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)  Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)  Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)