1. Israelology The Missing link in Systematic Theology

2. Purpose of this course 1 - Teach the four views concerning Israel of conservative/evangelical Systematic Theology) 2 - To determine how a theology can lead to anti- semitism, indifference or Pro-semitism to the issue of Israel. 3 - To develop a theology of Israel (Israelology) past, present and future that is consistent with Dispensational Systematic Theology

3. Terminology Biblical Theology: Study of each book of the cannon of Scripture to determine what it is the Bible is teaching. Systematic Theology: Organize under one heading all the bible teaches on one subject Israelology: Doctrine of Israel (all that the bible teaches on Israel and the Jewish people) Israel (Jewishness): All physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Hermeneutics: The science that teaches us the principles, laws, and methods of biblical interpretation from two differing approaches allegorical, or literarily Dispensationalism: System of theology based on a literal interpretation of the bible that views the world as a household run by God dispensing its affairs according to His will, in various stages of revelation in the process of time. These various stages mark off the distinguishably different economies, these economies are the dispensations which are usually seven.

4. Terminology Covenant Theology: System of theology which represents the whole of scripture as being covered by covenants based on an allegorical interpretation of the bible. Two covenants Works and Grace Covenant Postmillennialism: Covenant Amillennialism: Covenant Premillennialism: Postribulation, Midtribulation, Pretribulation Millennium or Millennium Kingdom: 1000 years Messianic Kingdom Premillennialism: Messiah comes before the 1000 years Postmillennialism): Dominion Theology, Some covenant theologists believe Messiah comes after the 1000 years Church reigns for 1000years Amillennialism: Some covenant theologists believe in no literal 1000 year reign, it is a spiritual reign now 1,000years is symbolic number between the 1 st and 2 nd comings to views. 1)Church is the millennium now 2)Millennium is up in heaven

5. A. Purpose of the course B. Terminology C. The significant importance of this study

6. C. The significant importance of this study Issue of Israel in Hermeneutics (Allegorical, Literal) distinguish one school from another Pre-millennium from Post-millennium Post-millennium from A-millennium A-millennium from the Pre-millennium Pre-millennium /Pre-tribulation Pre-millennium/ Mid-tribulation Pre-millennium/ Post-tribulation

7. A. Purpose of the course B. Terminology C. The significant importance of this study D. The place of Israelology in Systematic Theology

8. BibliologyDoctrine of the Bible Theology Proper Doctrine of the Trinity/Father ChristologyDoctrine of Christ PneumatolgyDoctrine of the Holy Spirit Angelology Doctrine of Angels SatanologyDoctrine of Satan DemonmologyDoctrine of Demons AnthropologyDoctrine of Man HamartiologyDoctrine of Sin SoteriologyDoctrine of Salvation IsraelologyDoctrine of Israel EcclesiologyDoctrine of the Church EschatologyDoctrine of last things

9. E. Procdure The theological or inductive method of investigation will be used 1.We approach the subject with certain assumptions A. The Scriptures are the written word of God B. They contain all the facts of theology C. They are a storehouse of facts which can be discovered by a finite mind. 2. We will ascertain, collect, and combine all the facts, which God has revealed concerning Himself and man’s relationship to Him. A.These facts are all in the Bible B. Everything revealed in nature and in the constitution of man concerning God and man’s relationship to Him is contained and authenticated in the Scriptures. 3. From the facts ascertained and classified we deduce the theological principles by which they are determined. A. This collection must be made with diligence and care B. This collection of facts must be comprehensive and if possible exhaustive.

10. A. Purpose of the course B. Terminology C. The significant importance of this study D. The place of Israelology in Systematic Theology E. Procedure F. Translations used

11. Israelology Class 2 Chapter II Covenant Postmillennialism

12. Covenant Postmillennialism: The belief that the return of Christ known as the 2 nd coming will take place after the millennium (POST)

13. Covenant Postmillennialism Tenants

14. Tenants: Allegorical interpretation Israel = the church

15. Tenants: Allegorical interpretation Israel = the church The millennium is not a literal 1,000 years

16. Tenants: Allegorical interpretation Israel = the church The millennium is not a literal 1,000 years Millennium is the period of Gospel dispensation from the Ascension of Christ or possible the Day of Pentecost and will continue until the 2 nd coming.

17. Tenants: Allegorical interpretation Israel = the church The millennium is not a literal 1,000 years Millennium is the period of Gospel dispensation from the Ascension of Christ or possible the Day of Pentecost and will continue until the 2 nd coming. Millennium is the Golden Age of the Church a long period of peace and righteousness after which the Messiah will return commonly know as the 2 nd coming.

18. Tenants: Allegorical interpretation Israel = the church The millennium is not a literal 1,000 years Millennium is the period of Gospel dispensation from the Ascension of Christ or possible the Day of Pentecost and will continue until the 2 nd coming. Millennium is the Golden Age of the Church a long period of peace and righteousness after which the Messiah will return commonly know as the 2 nd coming. Messianic or millennial kingdom (Jesus receives the Kingdom) Temporary Consummate Kingdom (Jesus surrenders the kingdom to the Father) Eternal

19. Tenants: Allegorical interpretation Israel = the church The millennium is not a literal 1,000 years Millennium is the period of Gospel dispensation from the Ascension of Christ or possible the Day of Pentecost and will continue until the 2 nd coming. Millennium is the Golden Age of the Church a long period of peace and righteousness after which the Messiah will return commonly know as the 2 nd coming. Messianic or millennial kingdom (Jesus receives the Kingdom) Temporary Consummate Kingdom (Jesus surrenders the kingdom to the Father) Eternal Popular with the early Puritans also called Dominion Theology, Kingdom Now, Replacement Theology

20. Covenant Postmillennialism Israel Past, Present, Future Israel Past

21. Covenant Postmillennialism Israel Past, Present, Future Israel Past 1) Israel God’s chosen people OT Israel were God’s chosen people but no longer they are cast off

22. Covenant Postmillennialism Israel Past, Present, Future Israel Past 1) Israel God’s chosen people OT Israel were God’s chosen people but no longer they are cast off 2) The Church in the Old Testament Israel the people of God, Church the people of God Therefore must be one people of God the Church

23. Covenant Postmillennialism Israel Past, Present, Future Israel Past 1) Israel God’s chosen people OT Israel were God’s chosen people but no longer they are cast off 2) The Church in the Old Testament Israel the people of God, Church the people of God Therefore must be one people of God the Church 3) The Law of Moses This was a national covenant made with the State and the church they were inseparable.

24. Covenant Postmillennialism Israel Past, Present, Future Israel Past 1) Israel God’s chosen people OT Israel were God’s chosen people but no longer they are cast off 2)The Church in the Old Testament Israel the people of God, Church the people of God Therefore must be one people of God the Church 3) The Law of Moses This was a national covenant made with the State and the church they were inseparable. 4) The way of Salvation Meaning you are saved by grace through faith. But that always being the same faith in the Saviour. Not the progressive revelation of salvation tha tis clearly in the OT

25. Covenant Postmillennialism Israel Past, Present, Future Israel Past 1) Israel God’s chosen people OT Israel were God’s chosen people but no longer they are cast off 2)The Church in the Old Testament Israel the people of God, Church the people of God Therefore must be one people of God the Church 3) The Law of Moses This was a national covenant made with the State and the church they were inseparable. 4) The way of Salvation Meaning you are saved by grace through faith. But that always being the same faith in the Saviour. Not the progressive revelation of salvation tha tis clearly in the OT 5) Kingdom of God Israel and the Church are the Kingdom of God and our one.

26. Israel Present 1) Israel and the Church Church is the new Israel in the OT is was united with the state in the NT it is separate from the state

27. Israel Present 1) Israel and the Church Church is the new Israel in the OT is was united with the state in the NT it is separate from the state 2) the Kingdom of God The church is the Kingdom of God

28. Israel Present 1) Israel and the Church Church is the new Israel in the OT is was united with the state in the NT it is separate from the state 2) the Kingdom of God The church is the Kingdom of God 3) The law of Moses Made with Israel and the church

29. Israel Present 1) Israel and the Church Church is the new Israel in the OT is was united with the state in the NT it is separate from the state 2) the Kingdom of God The church is the Kingdom of God 3) The law of Moses Made with Israel and the church 4) The State of Israel today It is not a fulfillment of bible prophecy

30. Israel Present 1) Israel and the Church Church is the new Israel in the OT is was united with the state in the NT it is separate from the state 2) the Kingdom of God The church is the Kingdom of God 3) The law of Moses Made with Israel and the church 4) The State of Israel today It is not a fulfillment of bible prophecy 5) Romans 9-11 the olive tree This is Israel vs the Church the olive tree is the church and the place of blessing

31. Israel Future 1) Eschatology and Israel’s restoration There is no future final restoration of the state of Israel

32. Israel Future 1) Eschatology and Israel’s restoration There is no future final restoration of the state of Israel 2) The national salvation of Israel Romans 11 The Jews who will believe will become included in the Church

33. Home work assignment Read chapters 4,5