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Eschatology and Ecclesiology

Two Major Theological Systems, Three Major Eschatological Systems. Theological SystemsCovenant Theology ? Developed in 16th and 17th centuries; based on the theological covenants of works, grace, and redemption (none of which are explicit in Scripture).Dispensational Theology ? maintains clear dis

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Eschatology and Ecclesiology

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    1. Eschatology and Ecclesiology Millennial Systems – Part I

    2. Two Major Theological Systems, Three Major Eschatological Systems Theological Systems Covenant Theology – Developed in 16th and 17th centuries; based on the theological covenants of works, grace, and redemption (none of which are explicit in Scripture). Dispensational Theology – maintains clear distinction between church and Israel and consistently interprets scripture literally. Eschatological Systems Premillennialism Amillennialism Postmillennialism All three systems are named with regard to the relationship between the return of Christ and the millennium (1000 year reign) described in Revelation 20. Read Rev 20:1-10Read Rev 20:1-10

    3. History of the Various Systems Premillennialism dominated for the first 3 centuries of the Church’s history. Influence of Greek philosophy (matter is evil) and allegorical interpretation (Origen, c. 185-254) gave rise to other systems. Influence of Augustine (354-430 AD) was tremendous in moving the church towards amillennialism. Reformation did not change this; church became predominantly amillennial in the Middle Ages. Premillennialism made a post-reformation comeback, first in England, then in the US; Scofield Reference Bible was a major factor. Passage of time and Israel’s unbelief were other factors. Historically, Church’s efforts to “establish” the kingdom in the present age have been disastrous.Passage of time and Israel’s unbelief were other factors. Historically, Church’s efforts to “establish” the kingdom in the present age have been disastrous.

    4. Premillennialism Two types: Covenantal (aka Historical) Premil Posttribulational Rapture Blurs the distinction between Church & Israel Makes its case solely on Rev 20, not the OT. “Dispensationalism forms its eschatology by a literal interpretation of the Old Testament and then fits the New Testament into it. A nondispensational eschatology forms its theology from the explicit teaching of the New Testament. It confesses that it cannot be sure how the Old Testament prophecies are to be fulfilled” (Ladd, The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views, 27). Dispensational Premil Pretribulational Rapture Maintains clear distinction between Church and Israel Makes its case on OT and Rev 20. “The Old Testament prophecies if literally interpreted cannot be regarded as having been fulfilled or capable of fulfillment in this present age” (Allis, Prophecy and the Church, 238).

    5. Diagram of Dispensational Premillennialism

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