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Bible Study and Marking Notes

THE TIME FACTOR IN THE CENTRAL THEME "When shall these things be?" the apostles asked Jesus. The time factor in God's plan has proved to be a very fascinating subject, which if understood correctly, can help avoid doctrinal problems. The object of this lesson is to show the control God exerts in the development of history. There is a teaching chart included at the end. Acts 17:26 This reference emphasizes God's foreknowledge and control over the affairs of individuals and nations. "the Times before appointed" is the key phrase. Acts 17:30,31 God has left nothing to chance. Everything works according to His timetable. The judgment day is a specific day. Please refer to the chart. This is helpful in understanding God's plan and purpose. It is not random. God's plan is meticulous. Explanation of the teaching chart. The chart relates time to Bible history and doctrine. It is clearly demonstrated in the Scripture that God predetermined that certain events would take place at appointed times. The Creator has also revealed that His plan with the earth and mankind moves by progressive steps toward the fulfillment of His will and his ultimate purpose. The Bible use of the terms "the last days," "the latter days," "time of the end," indicates a prophetical period when the present political and religious systems will be terminated. The inability of mankind to govern themselves is demonstrated by history and confirmed by the continuing deterioration in world affairs. The divine remedy according to the Bible, is the return of Jesus Christ to establish the Kingdom of God upon the earth. This is the basic theme of the chart. The chart is divided into seven sections, each section representing a one thousand year period. This division is based on the statement by the writer to the Hebrews in the fourth Chapter "And God did rest the seventh day from all His works." This has reference to the Genesis account of creation. Following this principle, the chart represents six working days of history followed by a God-sanctified day of rest. The premise for dividing the chart into one thousand year periods is found in Revelation Chapter 20:4. This period which we refer to as the millennium, represents the seventh day of rest as defined in Hebrews 4. The signs of our times in relation to this millennial age support this premise on a prophetical and chronological basis. The dates generally used in connection with the King James version are taken from Usher's Chronology. Though Usher's dates are used on the chart, it is recognized that other theories exist among Bible Chronologists, regarding historical dates. Therefore it cannot be claimed that the ancient dates on the chart are completely accurate. We can assume, however, that they are approximate and support the concept outlined above. Galatians 4:4 The significance of the word "fulness" in relation to time is important in this verse. "The fulness of time" relates to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the coming Messiah, as in the time appointed is now at hand. Luke 21:24 The point of emphasis in this verse is the word "until." Jerusalem was to come under Gentile domination until the predetermined times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Refer to chart (Times of the Gentiles). Hebrews 4:3-11 The emphasis in these verses is: v.3 The works were finished from the foundation of the world; i.e., the pattern for chronology was established at creation. v.4 The seventh day is the equivalent of the millennial period demonstrated on the chart. vv.5-8 These verses eliminate the conquest and occupation of Canaan under Joshua as being "the rest." vv.9-11 The hope embraced in these verses is still future and comprises a definite time period. What is the duration of this prophetical day? Our next reference answers this question. Revelation 20:4 Those who endured to the end "lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." This is clearly the "rest" to which the writer to the Hebrews referred. Please take time to review the chart and contact us if you have any questions relating to it. This chart has been very helpful in our own study to help in relating Biblical events to history. This is a quick and interesting way to study God's plan as it develops throughout the whole narrative.

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