Parousia

 

·         The Greek word for "coming" (Parousia) occurs 24 times in the Greek New Testament

·         Seventeen times "Parousia" occurs in passages that deal with the Second Coming of Christ.

·         "Parousia" is defined by all lexicons as "an arrival with a consequential presence"

·         Every "Parousia" passage where the subject is the Second Coming of Christ is an immenence passage.

·         Question: Who is the intended audience in these passages and how soon is the "Parousia" event said to take place?

  1. The Parousia in Matthew

·         Matthew 24:3

·         Matthew 24:27

·         Matthew 24:37

·         Matthew 24:39

  1. The Parousia in Corinthians

·         I Corinthians 15:23

  1. The Parousia in Thessalonians

·         I Thessalonians 2:19

·         I Thessalonians 3:13

·         I Thessalonians 4:15

·         I Thessalonians 5:23

·         II Thessalonians 2:1, 8

  1. The Parousia in James

·         James 5:7-9

  1. The Parousia in Peter

·         II Peter 1:16

·         II Peter 3:4, 12

  1. The Parousia in John

·         I John 2:28

 

Time Indicator Passages in the Gospels

Introduction: When did Christ say He would return?

  1. The Timing of Christ's Coming Relative to Apostolic Evangelism

·         Matthew 10:23 (Matthew 10:17-23, cmp/w: Matthew 24:9-15, Luke 21:12-20)

·         Matthew 28:20 (Matthew 24:14, Colossians 1:6, 23, Romans 1:8)

  1. The Timing of Christ's Coming Relative to the Lives of the Apostles

·         Matthew 16:27, 28 (Matthew 24:30-31, II Thessalonians 1:7, Matthew 25:31, Hebrews 10:35, 37, Revelation 22:12)

·         John 21:23 (I John 3:2)

·         I Thessalonians 4:16, 17

  1. The Timing of Christ's Coming Relative to a Certain Generation

·         Matthew 24:34 (Matthew 3:7, 11:16, 12:41-42, 45, 17:17, 23:33, 36, Mark 8:12, 9:19, 13:30, Luke 3:7, 7:31, 11:30, 50-51, 17:25, 21:32)

·         Difference between "GENEA" AND "GENOS"

·         "GENEA"--Contemporaries, or all those living at the same time

·         "GENOS"--Kind, kindred, stock, nation, off-spring

  1. The Timing of Christ's Coming Relative to Those Who would See Him

·         Matthew 26:64 (Mark 14:62), Matthew 24:30

·         Revelation 1:7

 

The Doctrine of Imminence

Imminence: Something impending--about to happen--without delay

  1. Words of Imminence

·         Greek--MELLO--"About to"
Matthew 16:27, Acts 17:31, 24:15, 25, Romans 8:18, II Timothy 4:1, Hebrews 2:5, 13:14, Revelation 12:5

·         Greek--TACHOS, TACHU--"shortly, quickly"
Revelation 1:1, 22:6, 7, 12, 20, Romans 16:20

·         Greek--EGGIZO--"at hand", "draw near"
James 5:8, I Peter 4:7, Luke 21:28, Romans 13:12, Hebrews 10:25

  1. Imminence in the Epistles

·         In Acts, 2:40

·         In I Thessalonians, 1:9-10, 3:13, 5:23

·         In I Corinthians, 1:7, 10:11, 15:51

·         In Titus, 2:13

·         In Hebrews, 10:37

·         In James, 5:7-9

·         In I Peter, 5:5, 7

·         In II Peter, 3:12

·         In I John, 2:28

 

Rightly Recognizing the Rapture

Introduction

·         Rapture--Latin: "Rapiere"--Rapid

·         HARPAZO--Thirteen times in New Testament--Overhead #1. No occurence of HARPAZO shows anyone being physically and personally removed from the earth.

  1. Recognizing the Nature and Purpose of the Rapture

·         It was "spiritual" in nature, I Thessalonians 4:17 Overhead #2

·         It was not necessarily physical in nature, II Corinthians 12:2-7

·         It was for the purpose of being "like Christ", I John 3:2-3

·         It was for the purpose of being in the place "prepared for you", John 14:1-3

·         It was for the purpose of bringing together for judgement, Matthew 24:31 cf. 25:31ff

  1. Recognizing the Timing of the Rapture

·         It was to occur at the "PAROUSIA", I Thessalonians 2:1

·         It was to occur at the "PAROUSIA" "in the clouds", I Thessalonians 4:15-17

·         It was to occur at the last trumpet, I Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 11:15-18, Matthew 24:30-31

  1. Recognizing What is "Not" the Rapture

·         Most anything we've ever been taught!

·         It is not "working in the field, grinding at the mill, or sleeping in the sack", Luke 17:34-37 (Matthew 24:28)

·         It is not in the Apostle John being commanded to "come up here", Revelation 4:1-2

 

The Resurrection of the Dead

Introduction:

·         A general resurrection of just and unjest was to occur at the PAROUSIA of Christ, Daniel 12:2, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, II Timothy 4:1

·         No "resurrection of body or flesh" in Scripture (11 occurrences of the phrase "resurrection of the dead" in Scripture).

·         Only Christ was promised that His earthly body would not decay, Acts 2:24-31

·         Man was made to return to the dust, Genesis 2:7, Job 14:5, Hebrews 9:27

  1. When Was It? (Timing) -- Overhead #3

·         At the "PAROUSIA", I Thessalonians 4:15-17 cf. I Corinthians 15:21-23, Matthew 24:30-31, I Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 11:15-18

·         At the "Last Day", Daniel 12:1-13, cf. John 6:39, 40, 44, 54.

  1. What Was It? (Purpose)

·         For judgement, Matthew 25:31ff, II Timothy 4:1, Revelation 20:11.

·         For receiving our heavenly bodies, II Corinthians 4:14-5:4.

  1. What Was It? (Nature) The nature of the resurrection given through Paul's "seed analogy", I Corinthians 15:35-54.

·         The analogy of a newly created body, vs. 35-38.

·         The analogy of a different kind of body, vs. 39-44.

·         The analogy of a Christ-like body, vs. 45-49.

·         The analogy of a changed body, vs. 50-54.

Appendix: Do the words for "resurrection" (Greek: EGERSIS, ANASTASIS) always apply to the idea of a physical, earthly body being "raised" or can they be used in other ways? -- Overhead #4

The Heavens and the Earth

Introduction: The physical earth and the planets of the heavens are eternal (Overhead 5). Quotes from authorities on the Hebraic meaning of the Heavens and Earth (Overheads 6, 7, and 8).

  1. The "H and E" as a Metaphor for the Religio/Government Structure of Pagan Civilizations

·         Babylon, Isaiah 13:1, 9-10

·         Egypt, Ezekiel 32:2, 7-8

·         Other nations (Roman Empire), Haggai 2:6-7, 21-22

  1. The "H and E" as a Metaphor for the Religio/Government Structure of Israel

·         Prophesying the passing away of the Old Covenant and the establishing of the New Covenant, Isaiah 51:4, 6,16

·         Prophesying the coming of the Church as the New Jerusalem, Isaiah 65:17-19 cf. Revelation 21:1-5

·         Prophesied by Joel confirmed by history, Joel 2:28 through chapter 3 (noting especially v. 16)

  1. The "H and E" as It Is Used in the New Testament

·         As Christ used it:

1.       In Hebraic metaphor describing the destruction of Jerusalem, Matthew 24:29-30

2.       In summin up the certainty of the destruction of Jerusalem, Matthew 24:35

3.       In declaring the certainty of Christ fulfilling the Law of the sacrificial system before Jerusalem is destroyed, Matthew 5:17-18

·         As the writer of the Hebrews used it, Hebrews 12:26-28

·         As Peter used it, II Peter 3

·         As John used it, Revelation 21:1-4 (Isaiah 65:17-19)

 

The Heavens and the Earth: Part II

How Peter Understood the Phrase
II Peter 3:1-14

Introduction: Audience Relevance--who Peter is speaking to is addressed seven times out of 14 verses.

  1. Peter's Understanding Was Through the Prophets and Apostles, vs. 1-4

·         Remembering the words of the Prophets and Apostles, vs. 1-2

·         Remembering the words of the "Last Days", v. 3

·         Remembering the questioning of the scoffers, v. 4

  1. Peter's Understanding Was Through the Initial Creation, Subsequent Flood, and Future Day of Judgement, vs. 5-7

·         The creation narrative, v. 5 (Genesis 1:1-2, 6, 9)

·         The Noahic flood, v. 6 (Genesis 7:11, 21-23)

·         The future-to-Peter Day of Judgement, v. 7

  1. Peter's Understanding Was in Accordance with Old Testament Apocalyptic Language, v. 8-14

·         The language of God's timelessness, vs. 8-9

·         The language of the Old Testament prophet, v. 10

1.       Day of the Lord

2.       Thief in the night

3.       Heavens passing, elements melting, and earth (land) burning

·         The language of personal responsibility, v. 11-12

·         The language of the prophet Isaiah, v. 13

Conclusion: Audience relevance and the appropriate response, v. 14

The Judgements

Introduction: Time determines nature.

  1. What Is It?

·         Primary designation: resurrection of the just and the unjust (so designated by judgement) -- John 5:28, 29 (Daniel 12:2, 13), Acts 24:15, II Peter 2:9 (Overhead #9)

·         Designation by parable, metaphor, and doctrine.

1.       Sheep and goats -- Matthew 25:31-46

2.       Great White Throne -- Revelation 20:11-15

3.       Parable of the Talents -- Matthew 25:14-30 (Luke 19:11-28)

4.       The Bema Seat -- Romans 14:10-12, I Corinthians 3:11-15, II Corinthians 5:9-11

  1. When Was It to Occur?

·         At the PAROUSIA -- Matthew 25:31 cf. Matthew 16:27-28, 24:30-31; Acts 17:31, 24:15, 25; II Timothy 4:1, James 2:12, 5:8-9; I Corinthians 4:5, I Peter 4:5, 7; Revelation 22:12 (Overhead #10)

·         At the last trumpet -- Revelation 11:15-18, Matthew 24:31, I Corinthians 15:52

·         At the last day -- John 12:48, 6:39-40, 44, 54; Acts 17:31 (Overhead #11)

  1. Who Was It to Effect?

·         All nations (sheep and goat) -- Matthew 25:32

·         Recipients of Gospels and Epistles -- Matthew 24:44-50, Romans 14:10-12, II Corinthians 5:10

·         "Do you have a reservation?" -- Hebrews 9:27

·         The judgements include "any man", "every man", "we", "all", "everyone" -- I Corinthians 3:12-15, 4:5; II Corinthians 5:10, Jude 15, Revelation 22:12

 

Detailing the Demise of the Devil and the Demons

Introduction: What do you think of a penal/justice system that finds a murderer guilty, sentences them to death, and then just lets them go out into the public while awaiting execution?

  1. Detailing the Demise of the Devil

·         The devil has been "dethroned", John 12:31

·         The devil has been "destroyed", I John 3:8

·         The devil has been "deactivated", Hebrews 2:14, Revelation 20:1-3

·         The devil has been "deep sixed", Revelation 20:10

  1. Dealing with the Demise of the Demons

·         The "days" (age) of the demons:

·         Limited to the age ending at AD 70, II Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 13:37-43

·         The "doom" of the demons

·         Demons were aware of their soon coming judgement, Matthew 8:29 (Mark 1:24)

·         The day of the demise of the demons, II Peter 2:4, Jude 6

  1. Doubting the Devil's Demise?

·         The devil's demise was to happen "shortly", Revelation 1:1, 22:6

·         The devil's demise was "at hand", Revelation 1:3, 22:10

·         The devil's demise is not verified by feelings or experiences, but by the facts of Scripture, Matthew 25:41

 

 

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Name: Darrell
Email Address: murphy_darrell@yahoo.com
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 12:09:23 PM

Comments: I think that matt.24-25 merges the second coming with 70 A.D. and no distinction between the two events are possible literarily. Nor in the mind of Christ yet the actual events for each are separated by vast period of time. my view is like a chocolate chip cookie you can't separate the ingredients yet the chips and the doe are detectable non the less or like swirled ice cream two flavors mixed and inseparable but distinct. Christ will come in A.D. 70 and judge all nations and set on his throne that is the cookie or the ice cream but the reality is A.D. saw the it's fulfillment (the dough) and the coming of Christ will happen later (the chips). the timing of the events mentioned like for example this generation will not pass etc. was wrong Jesus was simply wrong about the timing he said himself he did not know the day or the hour simply put he did not know the time. Jesus was a prophet and thus spoke as a prophet used prophetic language symbols etc. and saw events as the prophets saw events they prophesied of never a clear distinction as to dime always viewed as one massive unfolding of affairs. Ezekiel is a case in point he prophesied that Babylon would destroy Tyre yet as the prophecy stands it reads as if only Babylon would be involve but the reality is Alexander was also to have a part in the said prophecy. another is the captivity Israel is deported and Israel is to return and under which return their to enter into a new covenant with god yet it did not happen that way all at once. Alexander was not contemporary with Nebuchadnezzar nor is the coming of Christ a contemporary event with the destruction of Jerusalem. YOUR THOUGHTS Comments RKM: What do you do with Luke 21,  Matthew 5:17-18 and many others?