Chapter 4 – Kingdom Ended: The Discipline of Exile

The phases of sanctification and identifying them in scripture. Positional sanctification defines and controls experiential sanctification. The dimensions of sanctification. The point of prophecy is to help us to endure the present by knowing how it all will end. The aim of sanctification is for man to develop historical loyalty and obedience to God. Sanctification preceded the fall of Adam. The tools God uses in sanctification. New Testament analogs to the severity of God’s discipline in the Old Testament. Questions and answers.

The glory of God departs from the house of Israel (Ezekiel chapters 10 & 11) at the Mount of Olives. From the Mount of Olives Christ ascended and to there He will return. Even in her exile, Israel was a blessing to the nations. Extended questions and answers.

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Since the common values and common ideas of a pagan unbelieving society have paganism as their source, functioning in a pagan society can, in a sense, be “serving other gods.” True biblical separation begins with the renewing of our minds. Three core counterfeits to true biblical separation: physical separation, capitulation, accommodation. Apocalyptic literature provides an energizing motive to stand against the relentless pressure to give in to pagan society. Questions and answers.

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Living in the exile. The Mosaic Law is one of the great normative pieces of legislation in the history of man. God never taxed His people’s capital, only their income and only at a flat rate. When God’s laws are put into practice, they work. The definition of biblical revelation. How critics attack the Book of Daniel and evidences that disprove their attacks. The apocalyptic vision gives us confidence to live, recognizing that the world is passing away.