William hendriksen ezekiel 40-48 pdf

Ezekiel 40 niv bible in the twentyfifth year of our. Whitcomb used by permission those who have discovered that the key to interpreting gods word properly is to understand it in a normalliteral way, will also discover that ezekiel 4048 is not a burden to the bible student, but a delight. It is a rather common belief among christians of various faiths that the recent return of many jews to palestine and their establishment as an independent state may 14, 1948, is a fulfilment of prophecy. Interpretations vary over a broad spectrum from subjective allegorical interpretations to strict literal interpretations, and several time settings have been suggested as. I would like to follow this path by ana lyzing the concept of holiness as it is found in the second temple vision ezek 4048. Steve gregg asks some good questions and offers a good analysis in the article below.

And measured each post of the porch by the posts are meant the sideposts, or columns, on each side of the door of entrance. According to this view, ezekiel s intent was to bring comfort and edification to his contemporaries in exile, and to the following generations. Introduction to the new testament ebook web page by louis berkhof. This is because it was given at a time when ezekiel was still in captivity. Dispensationalists believe that this vision is a prophecy of an earthly temple to be built within israel during the millennial age cf. The gospel comes with a house key mp3 rosaria butterfield. Ezekiel 4048 niv the temple area restored in the bible.

I do not pretend to have a full and complete understanding of ezekiel chapters 40 through 48. Two bivalve, or folding doors, each leaf of them being three cubits wide, seem to have formed the. What joy god brings to the heart of the believer when he. The final three sections will investigate the typological fulfillments of the abrahamic gen 12, 17 and davidic 2 sam 7 covenants, romans 911, and galatians 4. Furthermore, no very detailed study of the line by line descriptions given herein shall be attempted. The last nine chapters of ezekiel serve almost as a test case for gods people. In this text the prophet presents gods instructions for the construction of a new temple to be built as part of the promise of israels divine restoration. Amillennial interpretation of ezekiel 4048 monergism. Another author who believed in the recapitulation theory is william hendriksen. Ezekiel 40 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. It would be quite proper to question to the extent that ezekiel 4048 may be. William hendriksen notes, the very fact that the author of the apocalypse merely calls himself john indicates that he was very wellknown. In fact, ezekiel, during a similar vision of a temple ezek. Ezekiel 4048 new international version niv the temple area restored.

The magnificent temple vision in ezekiel 4048 has generated a great. Ezekiel 4048 is focused primarily on a restored temple system, so what ezekiel has to say about the prince is in the specific context of that temple. Ezekiel 4048 describes the vision which ezekiel saw in 573 bc in chaps. In the twentyfifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth of the month, in the fourteenth year after the fall of the cityon that very day the hand of the lord was on me and he took me there. The book of ezekiel is a record of peoples sin, its results and their punishment.

Ezekiel 4048 has been seen by many as a challenging section of scripture. In the earlier vision the prophet saw the departure of yhwh from the sanctuary which had become polluted. Ezekiel 40 48 describes the vision which ezekiel saw in 573 bc in chaps. The long cubit of about 21 inches or about 53 centimeters is the basic unit of measurement of length throughout chapters 4048.

The christological fulfillment of ezekiel 4048 in revelation 21. And when ezekiel had this last vision, israels situation seemed hopeless. Ezekiel 4048 an exercise in literal interpretation dr. Whitcomb used by permission those who have discovered that the key to interpreting gods word properly is to understand it in a normalliteral way, will also discover that ezekiel 40 48 is not a burden to the bible student, but a delight. Among these promises a special place is held by ezekiel 37. Godly scholars throughout the centuries have differed on the interpretation of this passage. Along with certain other key passages of the old testament, like isaiah 714 and 525312 and portions of daniel, the concluding chapters of ezekiel form a. However, the role of the prince in ezekiel s vision is very muted and almost cast in a negative light. Jan 16, 2008 what ezekiel promised, john sees as a reality, and yet the reality seen by john far exceeds anything in ezekiel s vision.

The width of the entrance was fourteen cubits and its projecting walls were three cubits wide on either side. William hendriksen, the bible on the life hereafter. Robertson, bamberg apocalypse folio 026v john with book and rod, edward bishop elliott, ezekiel 4048, ezekiel 40. There are enough allusions in chapters 40 48 of a mythicsymbolic and idealistic kind to rule out the suggestion that a literal program or blueprint for the future was intended. Chapters 4048 of the book of the prophet ezekiel comprise one of the most controversial passages in the entire bible. Their interpretation of ezekiels prophecy reflects their dispensational theology. Lambert dolphin in his article the temple of ezekiel writes, the prophet ezekiel ezekiel 4048 describes in great detail a temple in israel that is much too large to fit on the present temple mount site. For the present discussion it is assumed that these chapters are sub stantially the work of the prophet ezekiel during the early part of the babylonian exile. Ezekiel s vision of the new temple and the return of the glory to the sanctuary in chapters 40 48 seems to be a vision of the fulfillment of this pronouncement. Ezekiel 40 48 an exercise in literal interpretation dr. But ezekiels last vision was a promise that gave hope. William hendriksen, israel in prophecy grand rapids. Why is the role of the prince so muted in ezekiel 4048. We want to get into the study of ezekiel tonight, and right off the top i would like to confess to you that of all of the bible and the passages in the bible, i understand this the least.

The temple was at the northeast corner of the city. Theology of the program of restoration of ezekiel 4048. Ezekiel 4048 restores the presence of god to israel. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology.

In this text the prophet presents gods instructions for. We are treating this final section of nine chapters lying at the end of ezekiel as a unit, as have most of the scholars we have consulted. March 7, 2019 maria tatham, a gentle iconoclast edward bishop elliott, ezekiel 2. Tim, correct me if im wrong, but ezekiel 40 48 are after the millennium, not during. He brought me to the portico of the temple and measured the jambs of the portico.

Nov 26, 2014 message preached at trinity fellowship, friendswood, tx, on november 23, 2014 by pastor bob degray. And he brought me to the porch of the house having passed through the inner court, and measured that, he came to the body of the fabric, the principal part of it, the house or temple. Ezekiel 4048 describes the worship of the lord during the future millennial reign of jesus christ on the earth. These chapters are seen as the fulfilment of the promises made by yhwh and included in chapters 3437. The last nine chapters of this prophecy form an inseparable unit. It invites comparison with an earlier vision chapters 811. Ezekiel temple vision in chapters 4048 when the glory of god returns to the temple. The concern of the exiles, as exemplified by daniels prayer, was for a literal rebuilding of both the city of. What ezekiel promised, john sees as a reality, and yet the reality seen by john far exceeds anything in ezekiels vision. Ezekiel 4048 describes a physical temple that will be the center for worship during the millennium. Along with certain other key passages of the old testament, like isaiah 7. William foxwell albright and david noel freedman new york. Let it be stated at the outset that this summary does not.

Ezekiel chapters 4048 free bible commentary in easy english. Two doors, of three cubits wide, opening each way, formed the entrance. What ezekiel promised, john sees as a reality, and yet the reality seen by john far exceeds anything in ezekiel s vision. Ezekiel 40 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiels last vision free bible commentary in easy english. Pdf the system of holiness in ezekiels vision of the new temple.

In the next post i would like to interact with philip mauros thoughts on this subject in his 1922 book, the hope of israel. Zechariah in relation to ezekiel 4048 by cameron ma 48 is found in the prophecies of zechariah. Gentry would agree, that when ezekiel saw and was told to measure a temple, that there was not one standing in jerusalem. When people passed through a gate, they would be in a hall. This video is for nonprofit educational purposes only. Here of right a new chapter should begin, for this and the next verse more properly belong to the following chapter.

This course will focus on the message given to the prophet ezekiel in a. The puzzling issue for interpreters is why john chose to utilize ezekiels temple vision if he wanted to dispense with the temple. Which was covered overhead, to keep them dry in foul weather. Elliott, john gill, john gills exposition of the whole bible, more than conquerors by william hendriksen, premillennialism, raphaels portrait of leo x with cardinals giulio. Walvoord, john gill, john gills exposition of the whole bible, more than.

The most widelyaccepted position regarding the specific identity of this john is that he was the apostle of the same namethe son of zebedee and brother of the apostle james. Ezekiel s contemporaries understood religious perfection to be achieved only through the lords personal presence among his people. Ezekiel 4048 kjv in the five and twentieth year of our. This chapter, however, outlines the day of atonement but says nothing about the command measure the temple. Ezekiels temple ezekiel 4048 watchman radio hour with. As beale points out, there are a significant number of other instances in this prophecy which make the literal interpretation very unlikely, if not impossible pp. Israel perfected and blessed summary in an extended vision, ezekiel describes the blessings of god toward israel after the exile. The book of ezekiel is divided into three sections of distinct prophesy a ezekiel 4. Ezekiel 40 48 describes the worship of the lord during the future millennial reign of jesus christ on the earth. Ezekiel 33 the watchmanblood upon your head acts18. Christs return, the resurrection, and the end 1 corinthians 15. He describes the east gate first, but all three gates were similar.

A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. In his book, more than conquerors, he outlines the book this way. Finally, the ways in which ez 4048 interacts with, agrees with, and disagrees with selected old testament eschatological passages will also be discussed. The east gate was to be especially sacred, as it was through it the glory of god had departed ezekiel 11. Ezekiels prophecy of the temple by randall price one of the most crucial texts for the futurist interpretation of prophecy concerning israel is the vision of the prophet ezekiel in chapters 4048. The millennial templeezekiel 4048 middletown bible church. Chapters 4446 relate the ordinances of this temple and the allocation of the land around the temple. April 16, 2019 maria tatham, a gentle iconoclast 2 corinthians 3. Pdf national restoration and the divine dwelling place in ezekiel. I do not pretend to have a full and complete understanding of ezekiel chapters 40. The millennial temple of ezekiel 4048 free republic.

Ezekiel wrote it during the worst period in israels history. Message preached at trinity fellowship, friendswood, tx, on november 23, 2014 by pastor bob degray. The plausibility of animal sacrifices in ezekiel 4048 literally. The temple the prophesy of the temple ought to be interpreted literally and not figuratively. As beale points out, there are four main interpretations of ezekiels prophecy and how it is fulfilled or not in the new testament.