The Humiliation of Christ Incarnation “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Earthly Life “For even… Read More »The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ
God’s ultimate purpose in redemptive history is to create a people to dwell in his presence, glorifying him through numerous varied activities and enjoying him forever. The story begins with God in eternal glory, and it ends with God and… Read More »The “Bookends” of Biblical Theology
(No future millennium)
(Christ comes after the millennium)
(Christ comes before the millennium and before the tribulation)
(Christ comes before the millennium but after the tribulation; the chair, in this and following illustrations, represents the judgment seat of Christ)
In the absence of legitimate heirs following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 b.c. (cf. 1 Macc. 1:5–9), four of his generals divided the conquered territory of his empire into fourths (which then included most of the known world throughout Europe and… Read More »Rulers Foretold in Daniel 11
