Chapter 4 Purpose of providence of restoration

Chapter 4

Purpose of providence of restoration : Foundation for the Messiah Repetition of restoration Through indemnity Characteristics of providence of restoration : Central figure, central material Age of Restoration Central People Source Material Age of the Prolongation of Restoration Israel Christians Old Testament History Of Christianity

Section 1 The period of Slavery in Egypt and the Period of Persecution in the Roman Empire

Egyptian Slavery Roman Persecution 2 1 Restoring Abraham’s mistake Restoring Jesus’ cross

Egyptian Slavery Roman Persecution 2 1 Jacob Twelve sons Seventy kinsmen 400 years’ suffering Jesus Twelve Seventy apostles disciples 400 years’ persecution

Egyptian Slavery Roman Persecution Moses: signs and plagues Pharaoh: brought to knees Israelites: set out for Canaan Jesus: power and grace Constantine: recognize Theodosius: state religion Christians: restored Canaan spiritually 2 1

Egyptian Slavery Roman Persecution 2 1 Ten Commandments: Old Testament Tabernacle: Foundation for the Messiah Apostolic writings: New Testament Church: Foundation for the returning Christ

Section 2 The period of Judges and the Period of Regional Church Leadership

Judges 1 Regional leadership 2 Judges: governed Israelites Regional leaders: led Christians

Judges 1 Regional leadership 2 Prophet Judges Priest King Israel feudalistic society Prophet Regional Leaders Priest King Christian feudalistic society

Section 3 The period of the United Kingdom and the Period of the Christian Empire

United kingdom 1 God’s Instruction Christian Empire 2 Monastic Leaders Prophet King Government Priest Temple Emperor Rule Pope Church

United kingdom 1 Christian Empire 2 King Priest People Samuel: anointed Saul Emperor Pope People Leo III: crowned Charlemagne

United kingdom Christian Empire 1 God Saul 2 God Charlemagne 5 Christians David Salomon 5 Jewish People Foundation for the Messiah

Section 4 The period of the Divided Kingdoms of North and South and the Period of the Divided Kingdoms of East and West

Divided Kingdom of N-S Divided Kingdom of E-W 1 2 United Kingdom Judah Abel Christian Empire Israel Cain East Franks Abel West Francs Cain

Divided Kingdom of N-S Divided Kingdom of E-W Corruption of papacy Straying of Israelites • Internal Reform (Prophets) External Chastisement (Gentiles) • 1 • Internal Reform (Monks) External Chastisement (Crusades) • 2

Divided Kingdom of N-S Divided Kingdom of E-W 1 2 Both kingdoms collapsed • Monarchy in Israel ended Popes lost prestige • Monarchic Christianity eroded

Section 5 The period of Israel’s Exile and Return and the Period of Papal Exile and Return

Jewish exile and return 1 Papal exile and return 2 Exile Judah King Jehoiachin And many Jews Exile Babylon Papacy Avignon 70 years Pope 70 years

Jewish exile and return 1 Malachi 2 Return In three Waves Judah Return Persia King Cyrus 140 years Papal exile and return Rome Avignon Restoration of papal authority 140 years

Section 6 The period of Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah and the Period of Preparation for the Second Advent of the Messiah

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah 2 1 400 years from the return to Jerusalem until Jesus came 400 years from the return to Rome until the Second Advent

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah 1 Jewish People • Rebuild the temple • Reforming faith through law with Ezra Foundation of faith: restored Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah 2 Christians • Reformation led by Luther • New paths of faith Foundation of faith: restored

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah 1 World religions • To be united in Christian civilization • Internal preparation for the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah 2 Renaissance • Preparation for the Second coming

Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah Preparation for The Second Advent of the Messiah 1 • • Vast political domain of the Roman Empire Transportation Hellenistic civilization Internal preparation for the Messiah • • 2 Global democratic political sphere Progress of transportation and communications Contact among Languages and cultures Conveyance of teachings of returning Christ

Section 6 The Providence of Restoration and the Progress of History

Perfect Person Fallen Person Original Mind Kingdom of Heaven on earth Fallen Society 5 Evil Mind Individual 5 Individual Human History (Strife, warfare}

Human History Goodness Satan Kingdom of Heaven on earth Evil Communist World Human Beings God Unprincipled societies Build on twisted version of Principle

7. 1 The Progress of the History in the Age of the Providence of Restoration Human Fall Primitive Collective Society Israel clan society Israel Feudalistic society • Divisions • Abraham • Tribe and nation in Egypt • Period of Judges • Establishment of Heavenly sovereignty

Monarchic society • United Kingdom • Heavenly population, economy and sovereignty Under control Judah Greece • Form of Democracy (Messiah enthroned by people) Judah 5 > Jesus • Spiritual foundation

7. 2 The Progress of History in the Age of the Prolongation of the Providence of Restoration 7. 2. 1. The Providence of Restoration and the History of the West Jesus Jerusalem Rome World Dominion centered on Jerusalem

> Jesus Judea Western Roman Empire Pattern set by province Western Europe

7. 2. 2. The Mutual Relations between Religious History, Economic History and Political History of Religion (Christianity) 5 Integrated Economy Politics Political History Economic History

7. 2. 3. Clan Society Jewish Nation Christian Clan society Crucifixion of Jesus Broken up Believers • Christian tribal society • Christian society with Germanic people

7. 2. 4. Feudalistic Society Christian feudalistic society • Fall of the Roman Empire • Germanic people: newly chosen • Godly sovereignty in religious, political and economical life

7. 2. 5. Monarchic Society and Imperialism Religion Spiritual kingdom under papacy (9 C ~ 16 C) Monarchic Christianity Politics Absolute monarchy (17 C ~ late 18 C) Economy Colonial expansion (mid 19 C ~ early 20 C)

7. 2. 6. Democracy and Socialism Religion Democratic Christianity (1517 ~ ) Democratic Christianity Politics Democratic movements ( late 18 C ~ ) Economy Socialist ideals (late 20 C ~ )

7. 2. 7. The ideals of Independence, Mutual Prosperity and Universally Shared Values versus Communism Interdependence mutual prosperity and shared values Satan Kingdom of Heaven People God Communism Scientific Socialism

New expression of truth Interdependence mutual prosperity and shared values Religion: one with God in heart Economy: In accordance with Devine ideal Politics: realize Ideal of creation Society of interdependence, mutual prosperity and shared values Messianic kingdom