Eschatology According to Hoyt: Flashcards

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According to Hoyt, during the Tribulation, what will the Holy Spirit's ministry do?

Continue as the omnipresent Spirit.

According to Hoyt, what does the Tribulation period constitute?

The consummation of the present age.

According to Hoyt, how will Christ's second coming occur?

First to receive His saints and later to set up His kingdom.

According to Hoyt, what system of theology is properly culminated in premillennialism?

Pretribulationism. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Hoyt suggest the twenty-four elders of the Book of Revelation are?

Representatives of the church. Signup and view all the answers

When will the coronation of the Antichrist come according to Hoyt?

At the middle of the seventieth week of years. Signup and view all the answers

What transformation will be produced in the believer's body at resurrection, according to Hoyt? (Select all that apply)

It will change in all the ways indicated in A, B, and C. Signup and view all the answers

What characterization does Hoyt give to the Antichrist?

A materialist pantheist. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hoyt believe 'grave' is not the best translation for Sheol-Hades?

Both Greek and Hebrew use other words for grave. Signup and view all the answers

Which set named by Hoyt does NOT confirm the certainty of resurrection? (Select one)

'Fully Revealed in Old Testament' and 'Demonstrated by Christ's Miracles' Signup and view all the answers

Which statement does NOT represent Hoyt's position about the resurrection body? (Select one)

The resurrection body will be exactly the same body that experienced death. Signup and view all the answers

According to Hoyt, why is final judgment basic to the gospel?

It is necessary to rectify the inequalities of present life and to vindicate the character of God. Signup and view all the answers

Hoyt believes one can state the exact geographical location of Sheol/Hades.

True Signup and view all the answers

According to Hoyt, where will the center of the Antichrist's kingdom be?

In some part of the revived Roman Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen when the rapture takes place according to Hoyt?

The Holy Spirit's restraining influence as wrought through the church will immediately cease to operate. Signup and view all the answers

What will characterize the Antichrist's assumption of world power according to Hoyt?

It will be gradual, starting as a minor political power. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hoyt believe concerning the judgment of nations referred to in Matthew 25:31-46?

Jesus refers to a judgment of nations at the beginning of the Millennium based upon their treatment of Israel. Signup and view all the answers

According to Hoyt, what will eventually be realized on earth in the final stage of human history?

The dominion that was divinely bestowed and humanly forfeited in the first Adam. Signup and view all the answers

What three ideas prevail in an adequate definition of the kingdom according to Hoyt?

A ruler with adequate authority and power, a realm of subjects to be ruled, and a rulership consisting of the exercise of authority. Signup and view all the answers

How does Hoyt define the mediatorial kingdom as it is used in the Scriptures?

Rule of God through a divinely chosen representative who speaks and acts for God with the people. Signup and view all the answers

What are Hoyt's views on the importance of Israel in the eschatological kingdom?

It will be a revived aspect in the context of God's promises. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tribulation and the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit's ministry will persist during the Tribulation as the omnipresent Spirit.
The Tribulation period marks the consummation of the current age.

Second Coming and Premillennialism

Christ's second coming comprises two phases: first to gather His saints, then to establish His kingdom.
Premillennialism culminates in pretribulationism, emphasizing a timeline of events.

Symbolism in Revelation

The twenty-four elders in Revelation are seen as representatives of the church.

Antichrist and His Rise

The coronation of the Antichrist occurs at the midpoint of the seventieth week of years.
The Antichrist is characterized as a materialist pantheist, emerging gradually from minor political stature.

Resurrection of Believers

At resurrection, believers' bodies will transform to be like Christ’s resurrection body: immortal, complete, and perfectly developed.
The term "grave" is not optimal for translating Sheol-Hades due to the presence of distinct terms in Hebrew and Greek.

Certainty of Resurrection

Various scriptural assertions confirm resurrection, except those related to it being "Fully Revealed in Old Testament" and "Demonstrated by Christ's Miracles."

Assertions about Resurrection Body

The resurrection body does not have to consist of original particles from the body that died.
Identity persists despite changes in substance during resurrection.

Final Judgment and Sheol/Hades

Final judgment is integral to the gospel for rectifying life's inequalities and vindicating God's character.
The exact geographical location of Sheol/Hades can be identified.

Kingdom of the Antichrist

The Antichrist's realm will center in the revived Roman Empire, with his dominion expanding slowly.

Judgment of Nations

In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus refers to a judgment of nations based on their treatment of Israel at the millennium's beginning.

The Mediatorial Kingdom

God's dominion, lost by Adam and restored in Christ, will ultimately be fulfilled in the millennial kingdom.
An adequate definition of the kingdom involves a ruler, a realm of subjects, and the execution of authority.

Importance of Israel

Hoyt's perspectives underscore the significance of Israel in the eschatological framework, particularly regarding future promises and restoration.

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Test your knowledge on the principles of eschatology as outlined by Hoyt. This quiz highlights key concepts related to the Tribulation period, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and Christ's second coming. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of theological studies.