Biblical Theology - Lesson 3
Use of the Term "Latter Days" in Paul's Letters
Paul uses the term "latter days" to refer to "end-time" events. The prophet Daniel also has references to "latter days" which are referred to in the New Testament.
Use of the Term "Latter Days" in Paul's Letters
IV. Use of the Term “Latter Days” in Paul’s Letters
A. 1 Corinthians 10:11
B. Galatians 4:4-7
C. Ephesians 1:9-10, 20
D. 1 Timothy 4:1
V. Conclusion
A. The NT uses end time phraseology to connote the following:
1. The promised Messiah has come at last.
2. The promised reign of God, together with a Davidic king, has begun. The Enemy has been defeated.
3. The time of tribulation with deception, false teaching, and persecution has begun.
4. The time of Israel’s restoration has begun, evidenced by the resurrection of Jesus and the pouring out of the Spirit.
5. The end-time coming of the Spirit, the Temple, and the resurrection.
B. NT theology is essentially end-time theology.
1. The better we understand that the end times have begun and that they’re going on, the better we’re going to understand other doctrines.
C. Most of the inaugurated references to the “latter days” are in the plural, while the singular references tend to refer to the consummated form of the latter days.
The “Great Tribulation” and the Eschatological Character of Suffering: the Inaugurated End-Time Tribulation as an Ironic Aspect of the Beginning Kingdom
I. Daniel 2:28 and 10:14 Refer to the Latter Days
II. The Use of “Hour” in Daniel 8-12 and 1 John 2:18
A. See Jesus’ statements in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21
B. Daniel 8-12 as background for “last hour” in 1 John
1. The time of the enemy’s deception
2. The time of the enemy’s persecution of the saints
3. Opposition to God (covenantal disloyalty)/p>
4. Judgment of the enemy
5. Resurrection of the saints
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The use of the phrase "Latter Days" in the Old Testament and references where it occurs.
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When the term "latter days" appears in New Testament books, it sometimes refers exclusively to future events.
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The link between 2 Thessalonians and 1 John. Practical implications of biblical theology.
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The "Son of Man" as a beginning fulfillment of the great tribulation. The biblical theology of Jesus in the Gospels.
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Jesus' healings represent the restoration of Israel. Jesus as the Son of Man.
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Jesus' healings continue to indicate his restoration of creation and of Israel. Healings were acted out parables of Jesus’ mission to spiritually heal.
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Two chief characteristics of true membership in the Inaugurated kingdom: repentence over sin and offering forgiveness.
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0% CompleteDifferent approaches and methods for doing biblical theology. The apostle Paul experienced the new creational kingdom.
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The apostle Paul's vision of Christ on the Damascus road has similarities to visions of God that people had in the Old Testament.
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Man is now able to fulfill the divine command in Genesis 1:28 by being, "in Christ."
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There is a close relationship in the New Testament of the concepts of reconciliation and eschatology.
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Sanctification is the process of being set apart from the old creation to the new.
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Justification is a declaration of righteousness applied by grace.
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The sinless life of Christ worked out a perfect righteousness for his people.
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The Church is the community of the New Creation.
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The Holy Spirit is the equipper of the Messiah and the eschatological transformer of Israel.
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Human marriage is a reflection of the inaugurated new creation marriage of Christ and the Church.
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