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Realized Eschatology: Overthrowing The Faith Of Some |
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Written by John R. Gibson
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Hymenaeus and Philetus … have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. — 2 Timothy 2:17, 18 (NKJV)
"Realized Eschatology" (also known as the AD 70 doctrine) is a doctrine that some brethren are teaching today, and like Hymenaeus and Philetus, “they overthrow the faith of some.” Realized Eschatology is the idea that the resurrection—the ultimate event to which the New Testament looks forward—has already been realized. It teaches that the return of Jesus Christ, the resurrection, and the end of the world all came to pass when the Roman army destroyed Jerusalem and its temple in AD 70.
In these lessons, we look critically at this doctrine and its errors. We look at how it denies some of the New Testament’s hopeful promises for the righteous and its dreadful curses for the wicked. Finally we look at the New Testament to reexamine and reestablish the hope that God gives us in His word, the hope that millions have understood it to offer for centuries.
- AD 70: The Final Event In Bible Prophecy?
- AD 70: The Resurrection & The End Of The World?
- The Resurrection: AD 70 & Realized Eschatology
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Written by John R. Gibson
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Bill and Fred are both faithful in their attendance and active in the work of the local church, but unfortunately both men have a grown child who does not serve the Lord faithfully. The spiritual lives of Bill and Fred seem similar in many ways, but when it comes to dealing with the unfaithful child there is a big difference.
When Bill is asked about his son, he is honest in describing the situation and urges everyone to do all they can to help restore his son to faithfulness. If anything is said to Fred, he immediately becomes defensive and makes excuses for his son. While Bill wishes people would be more direct in dealing with the soul-threatening sin in his son’s life, Fred continually worries that someone is going to say the wrong thing to his son and “offend” him.
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Written by John R. Gibson
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Note: Please understand that the following is not intended to represent the way the final judgment will actually take place, but is intended to make us think seriously about our attitude toward the Bible in preparation for the day when all “will appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5:10).
All the nations have been gathered before the great throne of God and it is announced that everyone will be tested on their understanding of the Bible. No, the test will not require you to list in order all the kings of the divided kingdom or even the twelve sons of Jacob; instead, this will be a test of how you understand certain passages. With your eternal fate hanging in the balance, how would you explain the following?
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Written by John R. Gibson
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- An elaborate, cathedral-like structure or maybe a simple country building?
- Good food?
- Recreational opportunities?
- Scouts, child care, education?
- Political protests?
If these are things you associate with the word “church,” we urge you to consider the following facts…
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Written by John R. Gibson
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 Our nation is going through some tough economic times. When such trials come, some people turn away from God, but it does not have to be that way. Tough times such like these can give us an opportunity to draw nearer to God and develop an even deeper faith.
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Written by John R. Gibson
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 Many people today have what is called a postmodern view of religion: What you believe to be the truth is right for you, and what I believe is right for me. Is every religion just as valid as Christianity? Is a doctrine taught in one church just as valid as a different doctrine taught in another? What does the Bible have to say about the matter?
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An accompanying PowerPoint presentation is also available: Is One Religion As Good As Another? |
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