A. SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES IN INTERPRETING DANIEL Cf. II Tim. 2:15 6th Sept. 2015 - Sungai Nibong Gospel Hall Part 1a – The Perspective of Prophecy A. SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES IN INTERPRETING DANIEL Cf. II Tim. 2:15 1. Internal: Let the prophet give his own interpretation. Dan. 2:31-35, 36-45; 7:2-14, 16-28; 8:1-12, 15-26 2. External: Facts in History may give the interpretation. Dan. 8:21-22; Ch. 11 3. Inspirational: Inspired Scriptures may give the interpretation. Dan. 9:26, 27 cf. Matt. 24:15, 21; 7:4-8 cf. Rev. 13:2-9 4. Parallel References will help in the interpretation: Dan. 12:7; 7:25 cf. Rev. 12:14; 11:2, 3 5. Apocalyptical: use of symbols and signs. Examine Context and make Comparison of Scriptures. Dan. Chs. 7, 8

5. Apocalyptical: use of symbols and signs. Examine Context 5. Apocalyptical: use of symbols and signs. Examine Context and make Comparison of Scriptures. Dan. Chs. 7, 8; Rev. 13:1, 2

B. Special Principles to Keep in Mind 1. The Ethnic Division Principle B. Special Principles to Keep in Mind 1. The Ethnic Division Principle. I Cor. 10:32 a. Definition – Jews, Gentiles, the Church. I Cor. 10:32 b. Divisions in the Word of God – Old and New Covenants. c. Divisions in the Book of Daniel. i. Hebraic Division Dealing with the Jews – Ch. 1 & Chs. 8-12 ii. Aramaic Division Dealing with the Gentiles – Chs. 2-7 (2:4-7:28)

2. The Double Reference Principle. Dan. 9:26; Matt. 24:15, 16, 21 Daniel 9:26 …the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary…. Matthew 24:15, 16 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

3. The Great Parenthesis (or Gap) Principle. I Pet. 1:10-12 a. The Perspective of O.T. Prophets. I Pet. 1:10, 11 The Perspective of Daniel. Dan. 2:34, 35 cf. 44-46; 9:25-27; 12:2 The Perspective of Isaiah. Isa. 9:6, 7 The Perspective of Jesus. Isa. 61:1, 2 cf. Lk. 4:17-19

3. The Great Parenthesis (or Gap) Principle. Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

4. The Mystery of the Church Principle. Eph. 3:2-6 a. The Charter of the Church. Mt. 16:13-18 b. The Commencement of the Church. Acts 2:1-4, 47 c. The Composition of the Church. I Cor. 12:12, 13 cf. Gal. 2:26-28; Eph. 2:11-18; Col. 3:11 d. The Conclusion of the Church on earth. Rev. 4:1 cf. chs. 1-3 e. The Consummation of the Church in heaven. Rev. 21:9ff Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

C. A Summary of Eschatological Viewpoints. 3. Pre-Millennialism a. A Rapture b. A Revelation 2. Post-Millennialism A-Millennialism Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years = Millennium

Study 1b: The Beauty and The Beasts Daniel Chs Study 1b: The Beauty and The Beasts Daniel Chs. 2 & 7 (Or The Times of the Gentiles. Lk. 21:24) History: Captivity of Israel (north) (722B.C. II Kgs. 17:4-23); Judah (south) (605/586B.C. II Kgs. 25:1-21) Background: 3rd/4 great periods of God working miracles with men Biography: Four divine revelations to Daniel. Introduction: Is Daniel a Forgery, a Fiction, Factual or Futuristic? Authorship: Daniel as the author, writing in the 6th century B.C

Interpretation: Keep in mind the following: The Principles of Prophetical Interpretation. Prophecies in Daniel are Progressive. Dan. Chs. 2, 7, 8, 9, 10-12 Primary-verse in Daniel: 9:26, 27; 12:4 cf. Mt. 24:15 – The Great Tribulation still in the Future. Chronological relationship of Dan. Chs. 7-12 with chs. 5, 6 The Book Divisions of Daniel – I. History (chs. 1 - 6) II. Prophecy chs. (7 –12)

A. THE IMAGE OF MAN. cf. Gen. 41:25 Dan. Ch. 2 From Man's Viewpoint: A Big (Great) Colossus – A Beauty. Dan. 2:31-35 2. From God's Viewpoint: A Beastly Creature. A Beast. Dan. 7:1-8 3. From Our Viewpoint: A Big Challenge -- Our Behaviour. II Pet. 3:1-10

B. THE INTERPRETATION OF THE VISIONS. Dan. Chs. 2, 7, 8 Daniel Chapter Two contains Four GREAT Things: 2:31 (image); 2:35 (mountain); 2:45 (God); 2:6 (honour), 48 (man, gifts) 1. The Parallel Panorama. Dan. 2:21-35 and 7:1-14 The Dream is one, cf. Gen. 41:25 The Beauty and The Beasts The Image Dan. 2:31-35 The Four Beasts Dan. 7:1-14, 15-22 The Two Beasts Dan. 8:2-12 Interpretation Dan. 2:36-45; 7:15-28; 8:19-27 See accompanying notes.

1. The Parallel Panorama. Dan. 2:21-35 and 7:1-14 The Dream is one, cf. Gen. 41:25 THE BEAUTY…AND THE BEASTS The Image The 4 Beasts The Two Beasts Interpretation 2:31-35 7:1-14, 15-22 8:2-15 2:36-45; 7:15-28; 8:19-27 Head of Gold Lion with Eagle’s Babylon Empire Wings (4) (606-536BC) Breast of Bear with one side Ram with one Medo-Persian Silver raised higher (5) horn higher Empire than the other (3). than the other. (536-332BC) 8: 3, 4 8:20

1. The Parallel Panorama. Dan. 2:21-35 and 7:1-14 The Dream is one, cf. Gen. 41:25 The Image The 4 Beasts The Two Beasts Interpretation Belly and Leopard with He-goat with Grecian Empire Thighs of Brass 4 wings, notable horn, & (8:21) 332-64BC 4 heads (6) 4 other horns. Alexander Great & four generals. Legs of Iron Beast with iron Roman Empire teeth (7) Caesars (64BC -476AD (Present) -----------The ---------Church ------------Parenthesis-------

(Present) -----------THE CHURCH PRARENTHESIS------------------ 1. The Parallel Panorama. Dan. 2:21-35 and 7:1-14 The Dream is one, cf. Gen. 41:25 The Image The 4 Beasts The Two Beasts Interpretation (Present) -----------THE CHURCH PRARENTHESIS------------------ (Future) Feet and Toes Diverse teeth came forth Revived Roman Of Iron/Brass with ten horns a little horn Empire and …a little horn (8:9, 23…) Antichrist (7:8, 19, 20) Rev. 13:1-9; 17:7-18 The Stone that The Kingdom Millennial Kingdom became a of the Most High Christ, King of kings mountain. (7:9-14, 21, 22)

Summary: Study 1a: A. Specific Principles In Interpreting Daniel. B. Special Principles to Keep in Mind. C. A Summary of Eschatological Viewpoints.

A. THE IMAGE OF MAN. cf. Gen. 41:25 Dan. Ch. 2 Study 1b: The Beauty and The Beasts Daniel Chs. 2 & 7 (Or The Times of the Gentiles. Lk. 21:24) A. THE IMAGE OF MAN. cf. Gen. 41:25 Dan. Ch. 2 B. THE INTERPRETATION OF THE VISIONS. Dan. Chs. 2, 7, 8 The Parallel Panorama. Dan. 2:21-35 and 7:1-14 The Dream is one, cf. Gen. 41:25 The Particular Portrayals (Next Sunday, DV) a. The Fourth Beast.

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