8 Principles
Why is the bible a history of war?
Because of the existence of the two kinds of spirits (God and satan).
John 14:29
I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe.
Why do we need to know about parables?
God reveals his plans (God's will) through prophecies which are recorded in parables. To enter Kingdom of Heaven we must know God's will.
(Matthew 7:21~22 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?)
What is God's purpose through the tabernacle?
For God to dwell together with his creation. It is a copy and shadow of the spiritual realm kingdom of heaven
(Exodus 25:8~9, Hebrews 8:5)
What is the importance of prophecy and fulfilment? (include a reference verse)
God reveals his plans beforehand through prophecies, so that when they are fulfilled we can believe (John 14:29
James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
What are the two reasons why prophecies are written in parables?
Other Names for the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place:
HP:
First Tabernacle
Outer Court
Tabernacle that prepares the way
MHP:
Most Holy Place
Second Tabernacle
Inner Court
Tabernacle of the Testimony
Why does God have to make a covenant?
Because God wants to give life and blessing
(Deut 30:19~20 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live ²⁰and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.)
1 John 4:1
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
What is the difference between the wine and olive oil? (Include an example)
Wine: Revealed word
Oil: Word of testimony
E.g. Lamb>God’s person>Jesus
Name the furnishings inside the tabernacle
Holy Place:
->7 Golden lampstands
->12 consecrated bread
->Censer
Most Holy Place:
->Ark of the covenant
->Atonement Cover
->Aaron's budded staff
->Golden Jar of Manna
-> Stone tablets
->Cherubim
->God
Name the 7 Eras in the bible
1. Era of Genesis
2. Era of Exodus and the Law
3. Era of the Judges
4. Era of the Kings
5. Era of the Prophets
6. Era of the Gospel of Heaven
7. Era of Re-creation and Revelation
Memorise 1 Peter 1:23
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
What is the way of salvation through the figurative seed? (Mt 13:24~30)
Must be born again of God’s seed to be harvested to the barn (KOH)
Who is the reality of the Holy place and Most Holy place? and why?
Holy Place: Rebellion occurs -> reality of the lamp was John the Baptist ( John 5:35)
Most Holy Place: Salvation -> Jesus ( John 6:51, John 17:2, 1 Peter 2:4)
Memorise all the 8 principles
1. Bible is a book of covenant between God and his chosen people
2. Author of the bible is God
3. Contents of the bible (History, Instruction, Prophecy and Fulfilment)
4. Bible is a history of war
5. Importance of Prophecy and Fulfilment
6. The seven eras in the bible
7. Order of Fulfilment (Rebellion, Destruction, and Salvation)
8. Purpose of the bible is salvation from death, which is the wages of sin, and eternal life
2 Thessalonians 2:1~3
Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.
Explain Mt 13: 31~32
Trunk= pastor with the revealed word
Branches= disciples
Leaves= evangelists
Fruit= people with the revealed word
Bird= spirit
Who fulfilled the work of Rebellion, Destruction and Salvation at the second coming
Rebellion: 7 stars/messengers who betrayed
Destruction: Beast with 7 heads and 10 horns
Salvation: Male child who testifies to the events of RDS