RAPTURE VIEWS

Day 6-Covenant TheologyREVIEW BEFORE QUIZWhat are the 3 Major Tenets (Sine Qua Non) of DispensationalismConsistent Literal HermeneuticDistinction between Israel and the ChurchFocus on the Glory of God7 DispensationInnocense-Creation to FallConscience-Fall to FloodHuman Govt-Flood to BabelPromise/Patriarchs-Call of Abraham to ExodusLaw-Giving of the Law until the CrossGrace-Day of Pentecost to Rapture/TribulationMillennium-2nd Advent to all eternityREVIEW BEFORE QUIZKey figures of DispensationalismJN DarbyBrookesGuersScofield GaebeleinChafer (Dallas Theological Seminary-flagship!)Walvoord (DTS)Pentecost & Ryrie (DTS)McClain (Grace Seminary)REVIEW BEFORE QUIZCHURCH DOES NOT EQUAL ISRAEL: ROMANS 11 AND REVELATION 21SALVATION IN DISPENSATIONALSIMOne Way of SalvationBASIS OF SALVATIONCHRISTS DEATH AND RESURRECTIONREQUIREMENT OF SALVATIONFAITH

OBJECT OF SALVATIONGOD

CONTENT OF SALVATION (HOW ONE DEMONSTRATES THEIR FAITH)CHANGES IN RESPECT TO DISPENSATIONREVIEW BEFORE QUIZIdentify the view of the rapture as pictured in classI will have the diagrams on the screenWhat is Eschatology-Study of last thingsWhat does a pre-tribulational rapture mean? Jesus will rapture the church prior to the tribulation periodMatthew 24 lays out the history of what period of Gods History? Tribulational PeriodFrom what passage of Scripture do we get the word Rapture: 1 Thess. 4:17Have you read your notes for Day 4?Have you read Chapter 8 in Dr. Ryries bookShare something you learned from Dr. Kevin Bauders Message

The rapture of the church takes place immediately prior to the 70th week of Daniel or the 7 year tribulation period.PRE-TRIBULATIONAL VIEW OF THE RAPTUREVIEW # 1: No gap between rapture and tribulation. RaptureSecondAdventCHURCHAGETRIBULATIONKINGDOM7 YEARS7The rapture of the church occurs prior to the tribulation periodbut does not have to occur immediately before it. There may bea gap between the rapture and the start of the 70th week ofDaniel.PRE-TRIBULATIONAL VIEW OF THE RAPTUREVIEW # 2: A Possible Gap Between Rapture and TribulationRaptureSecondAdventCHURCHAGETRIBULATIONKINGDOM7 YEARSSigning of the Covenant87 YEAR TRIBULATIONCHURCH AGEKINGDOMPARTIAL RAPTURE VIEW*Page 21 in NotesSeveral raptures of believers who are spiritual or watching SecondAdvent9CHURCHAGE7 YEAR TRIBULATION3 1/2 YRS3 1/2 YRSKINGDOMTHE POST-TRIBULATIONAL VIEW OF THE RAPTURE*Page 26 in NotesThe rapture of the Church takes place at the end of the sevenyear tribulation period. There is actually no two-phase Second Coming of Christ.Rapture andSecond Advent10The rapture of the Church takes place immediately before the Day of the Lord (trumpet judgments of Revelation=wrath of God)half-way through the last half of the 70th weekof Daniel 9:24-27. That is, the rapture takes place 3/4 of the way through the 7 years. ChurchAge70th Week of Daniel 97 yearsWrathof GodSecondAdventGreatTribulation(Satans wrath)The wrath ofman through AntichristTHE PRE-WRATH RAPTURE VIEW OF THE RAPTURE*Page 18 in NotesKINGDOMRapture11The rapture of the Church will take place precisely half way through the 7 year tribulation period. The rapture takes placeat the same time as the abomination of desolation (Mt. 24:15)and the breaking of the covenant with Israel by Antichrist.THE MID-TRIBULATIONAL RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH*see page 24 in notesRaptureSecond Advent

KINGDOMCHURCHAGETRIBULATION3 1/2 YEARS3 1/2 YEARS12Quiz for Monday3 Tenets of Dispensationalism1 Thing I learned from Dr. Kevin Bauders MessageWhat is Daniels 70th week?What action begins the tribulation period?Put in correct order the following:ConscienceMillenniumTribulation PeriodGraceInnocenceHuman GovernmentLawRapturePatriarchal/Promise2nd AdventI have read chapters 2-8 in Dr. Ryries text bookDay 6-Covenant TheologyWhat is the New CovenantOutline of Future Events according to a Pre-Tribulation, Premillennial view of ScriptureWhat are the major tenets of covenant theology?How does covenant theology affect ones understanding of Scripture and more specifically ones eschatology?

The Conclusion of the Tribulation PeriodMatthew 25Parable of the 10 Virgins (1-13) and parable of the 10 talents (14-30)Jews in the tribulation who either are or are not prepared for the 2nd advent of Christ. Believing Jews enter Millennium and unbelieving Jews enter damnation.Son of Mans judgment of the nations/gentiles (31-46The gentiles are now judged much like the Jews and they will be separated (sheep and goat judgment) and believing gentiles enter Millennium and unbelieving gentiles enter damnation.Rapture vs 2nd Coming PassagesTwo Phase Return of Christ

Introduction to the MillenniumSee page 33 in notesAmillennialismThere is no such thing as a millennial earthly kingdom. When Christ returns, the redeemed will enter the eternal state. Christ is ruling and reigning from heaven even now.Postmillennialism including Dominion TheologyChrist will return to earth after the millennial kingdom on earth. The Church will bring in the kingdom before the return of the Messiah. The world is getting better mon!PremillennialismChrist is coming back to earth to establish the millennial kingdom, a literal 1,000 year, earthly kingdom which will be followed by the eternal state. Historic Premillennialism typically embraces post-tribulationalismDispensational Premillennialism typically embrace pre-tribulationalism

Millennium Passages for studyRevelation 20Satan is bound (unlike our current age where he roams about like a roaring lion-1 Peter 5:8)Christ rules along with other previous resurrected believers (Luke 22:29-30, 1 Corinthians 6:2, also consider Dan. 7:22). Also the believing dead of the tribulation are resurrected to rule with Him! This is not the first as in the first and only resurrection, but it is the first as in before. 1 Cor. 15:23 (Jesus), 1 Thess. 4:13-18 (Church Age Believers), Rev. 11:3, 11 (2 Witnesses), Rev. 20:5 (Tribulation Maryrs), Daniel 12:1-2 (OT Saints)Allussions to MillenniumEphesians 1:10Romans 8:18-23

John stated that what he was seeing is the first resurrection. Posttribulationists refer to this as proof that the church will not be raptured before the Tribulation and that no resurrection has taken place prior to this point in fulfillment of Gods prophetic program. It should be obvious, however, that in no sense could this be the number-one resurrection chronologically because historically Christ was the first to rise from the dead with a transformed, resurrected body. There was also the resurrection of many (Matt. 27:52-53) which took place when Christ died. In what sense then can this resurrection in Revelation 20:5 be first?As the context which follows indicates, the first resurrection (vv. 5-6) contrasts with the last resurrection (vv. 12-13), which is followed by the second death (vv. 6, 14). It is first in the sense of before. All the righteous, regardless of when they are raised, take part in the resurrection which is first or before the final resurrection (of the wicked dead) at the end of the Millennium. This supports the conclusion that the resurrection of the righteous is by stages. Christ was the Firstfruits (1 Cor. 15:23), which was preceded by the token resurrection of a number of saints (Matt. 27:52-53). Then will occur the Rapture of the church, which will include the resurrection of dead church saints and the translation of living church saints (1 Thes. 4:13-18). The resurrection of the two witnesses will occur in the Great Tribulation (Rev. 11:3, 11). Then the resurrection of the martyred dead of the Great Tribulation will occur soon after Christ returns to earth (20:4-5). To these may be added the resurrection of Old Testament saints which apparently will also occur at this time, though it is not mentioned in this text (cf. Isa. 26:19-21; Ezek. 37:12-14; Dan. 12:2-3).

19OT Millennium Passages for studyEzekiel 36-37Ezekiel 40-48Jeremiah 30-33Isaiah 2Isaiah 11Joel 2

John stated that what he was seeing is the first resurrection. Posttribulationists refer to this as proof that the church will not be raptured before the Tribulation and that no resurrection has taken place prior to this point in fulfillment of Gods prophetic program. It should be obvious, however, that in no sense could this be the number-one resurrection chronologically because historically Christ was the first to rise from the dead with a transformed, resurrected body. There was also the resurrection of many (Matt. 27:52-53) which took place when Christ died. In what sense then can this resurrection in Revelation 20:5 be first?As the context which follows indicates, the first resurrection (vv. 5-6) contrasts with the last resurrection (vv. 12-13), which is followed by the second death (vv. 6, 14). It is first in the sense of before. All the righteous, regardless of when they are raised, take part in the resurrection which is first or before the final resurrection (of the wicked dead) at the end of the Millennium. This supports the conclusion that the resurrection of the righteous is by stages. Christ was the Firstfruits (1 Cor. 15:23), which was preceded by the token resurrection of a number of saints (Matt. 27:52-53). Then will occur the Rapture of the church, which will include the resurrection of dead church saints and the translation of living church saints (1 Thes. 4:13-18). The resurrection of the two witnesses will occur in the Great Tribulation (Rev. 11:3, 11). Then the resurrection of the martyred dead of the Great Tribulation will occur soon after Christ returns to earth (20:4-5). To these may be added the resurrection of Old Testament saints which apparently will also occur at this time, though it is not mentioned in this text (cf. Isa. 26:19-21; Ezek. 37:12-14; Dan. 12:2-3).

20Extra InformationThis is Free!The battle described in Revelation 20:7ff is not the same battle referred to in Ezekiel 38-39.

The question has been raised as to whether this war is the same one discussed in Ezekiel 38-39, where Gog and Magog are also mentioned (Ezek. 38:2). These are two different battles, for in the war of Ezekiel 38-39 the armies come primarily from the north and involve only a few nations of the earth. But the battle in Revelation 20:7-9 will involve all nations, so armies will come from all directions.Furthermore nothing in the context of Ezekiel 38-39 is similar to the battle in Revelation, as there is no mention of Satan or of millennial conditions. In Revelation 20:7 the context clearly places the battle at the end of the Millennium, whereas the Ezekiel battle takes place in connection with end-time events.

Chart of End Times

New CovenantSee Article by Russell Penney-The Relationship of the church to New Covenant TheologyJeremiah 31-34The Law of God Internalized, Placed on the Heart (Spirit Indwelling) (Jer. 31:33)Sole Devotion to God (v. 33)Universal Knowledge of God Among the Jewish Nation (v. 34)Forgiveness of Sin and Iniquity (v. 34)Israel is to be a Nation Forever (vv. 3537).Jerusalem to be Permanently Rebuilt (vv. 3840)

New CovenantEzekiel 36:22-38National Regathering to the Land (vv. 24, 28), Cleansing of Sin (Forgiveness) (vv. 25, 29, 33)Spiritual Regeneration (v. 26)Spirit Indwelling (v. 27)Land is Made Fertile (vv. 2930, 3435)National Repentance (vv. 3132)Physical Fertility (vv. 3738)

What is the relationship of the Church to the New CovenantView #1-Church has a different New Covenant (2 Covenants)-ChafeView #2-Church has no relationship to the New Covenant (Darby, Master)View #3-Church participates in some aspects of the NC (Kent, Compton)View #4-Church fulfills some aspects of the NC (Bock, Blaising, Pettegrew, Saucy)NT References to New CovenantLuke 22:20 at Passover Meal (Mt. 26:17-35; Mk 14:12-31)Appears to be a direct reference to the same NC found in OT.1 Corinthians 11:23-26-The NT Communion celebrates Christs death which ratified the NCThe new covenant was ratified by Christs death on the cross. Yet because a covenant has been cut does not mean that it is fully operational. God cut a covenant with Abraham regarding the land (Gen. 15), which has not been fulfilled. There may or may not be a period of time between the cutting of the covenant and its realization in human experience, when it become functional. (Master, The New Covenant)

26New Covenant in NT2 Corinthians 3:6-18 ministers of a new covenantPenney seems to indicate that he believes the NC here is the same NC in OT. I believe he may be making a reference to the age of grace not the NC which is given exclusively to IsraelHebrews 7-10:18Written to a believing Jewish audience does reference the NC being in place, but that does not mean it is in force yet. An already but not yet view

So what is the connection of the New Covenant with the church?Our connection the NC is that of receiving similar blessings as an overflow of this NC. In much the same way as the nations will be blessed through Abraham. We are experiencing New Covenant like blessings, but we are not direct recipients of the New Covenant.

Illustration given by Dr. Bauder of a promise to pay for college given to his daughter yet his son has a reasonable expectation that he may receive a similar blessing!Covenant TheologySee Notes by Dr. Stallard for Day 6CT=PresbyterianismAttributed largely to Calvin and codified in the Westminister Confession of Faith (1647)3 CovenantsWorksGraceRedemptionCovenant Theology