Theologies - Clover

C. General Eschatology
1. Described : the study of future events as they relate to the return
of Christ and the future state (new heavens / new earth).
2. Assumptions :
a. God has a plan for the ages : to be glorified as the King
of glory.
Psalm 24:1, 10
"The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world,
and all who live in it;"... 10 Who is He, this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty — He is the King of glory. Selah"
Psalm 103:19
"The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His
kingdom rules over all."
b. God has progressively revealed His master program to undo
the effects of sin (over creation, created beings) and extend
His kingly authority / sovereignty over all.
c. God’s restoration program (centered upon the King and His
Kingdom) is revealed in Biblical covenants.
3. Biblical covenants
a. Defined : a covenant is a sovereign, binding contract or formal
agreement between God and man whereby certain promises or
obligations or conditions are set forth.
b. Types of covenants
(1) Conditional : a bilateral agreement contingent upon
faithfulness to stated conditions ("if ... then").
(2) Unconditional : a unilateral agreement contingent upon
God’s power and faithfulness alone; note, however, that
conditional blessings can be added in response to
human obedience, but the covenant promise-fulfillment
remains unconditional ("I will ...") and depends solely on
God’s work.
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