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the Formation of Their Lengththe Formation of Their Length

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Parallel Providential PeriodsParallel Providential Periods

Section 1

1) When a period of history repeats the events of a previous period, the two periods are called “parallel providential periods.”

Vertical indemnity conditionsincrease

horizontal indemnity conditions become heavier.

However, parallel periods do not have exactly the same form and content.

history progresses in a spiral movement

2) Main factors that form parallel providential periods

The repetition of the providence to restore the F/Ma) F/F --- the central figure, the conditional object,

the numerical period of indemnityb) F/S --- the indemnity condition to remove the

fallen nature

3) Two characteristics of parallel providential periods

a) Repetition of the numerical period of indemnity similar length

b) Repetition of the providential circumstances formed by the central figure, the conditional object and the indemnity condition to remove the fallen nature

The Formation of the Number of The Formation of the Number of Generations or Years Generations or Years

in the Age of the Providence to Layin the Age of the Providence to Lay the Foundation for Restorationthe Foundation for Restoration

Section 2

A. Why and How the Providence of Restoration Is Prolonged?

Why: God’s Will is absolute, but God’s Will is not accomplished without the fulfillment of the human portion of responsibility.

How often: God is a being of the number “3.”It may be prolonged to as many as 3 stages.

B. Vertical Indemnity Conditions and Horizontal Restoration through IndemnityThe conditions that accumulate in the course of providential history due to central figures’ failures to complete their responsibility are called “vertical indemnity conditions.”

Abraham’s 3 offeringse.g.,

When all these conditions are successfully restored in a short time by a person with a specific mission, we call this “horizontal restoration through indemnity.”

Jacob’s 12 sonsJesus’ 40-day fast

Adam NoahAbrahamhimself

failure failure

C. Horizontal Restoration through Indemnity Carried Out Vertically

failure

Abraham Isaac Jacob

success

Originally, horizontal restoration through indemnity should take place in one generation, but in this case it took three generations.

D. Numerical Indemnity Periods to Restore the Foundation of Faith

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PerfectionGod

Perfection

: 4PF x 3 stages: 3 stages + the realm of God’s direct dominion: [ 3 (Heaven) + 4 (earth) ] x 3 stages7 = number of perfection of heaven and earth

: 10 (returning number) stages x 4PF

E. The Parallel Periods Centering on the Number of Generations

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40-dayflood judgment

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F. Providential Periods of Horizontal Restoration through Indemnity Carried Out Vertically

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Overview of the History of the Overview of the History of the Providence of RestorationProvidence of Restoration

Section 3

The Age of the Providence to Lay the Foundation for Restoration (The Age of Symbolic Parallels)

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Preparationfor the Adventof the Messiah

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The Age of the Prolongation of the Providence of Restoration (The Age of Substantial Parallels)

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