Tuesday, December 16, 2008

the two age model

The following are some key points regarding the two age model as proffered by Kim Riddlebarger.

Biblical Texts Which Speak of “This Age”

In every instance the qualities associated with “this age” are temporal in nature. These texts describe the
present course of history before the return of Christ and are things which pass away at his return.

Biblical Texts Which Speak of the “Age to Come”

In marked contrast to “this age” the qualities assigned to the age to come are all eternal (or non-temporal)
in nature. These references are clearly describing the future eschatological state of believers (and non-
believers if you factor in the references to judgment).

The Line of “Demarcation” Between the Two Ages

  • Matthew 13:39 - The harvest is the end of the age, and the angels are the harvesters
  • Matthew 13:40 - The weeds will be burned in the fire at the end of the age (judgment)
  • Matthew 13:49 - The angels will separate the wicked from the righteous

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