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Yes, I am taking my (extreme) time in doing this series. Why? Because I want to make sure that this series is done in love with humility so that each view is presented accurately and expressed understandably without caricature.
Below are links to four articles of proponents from each view I am covering in this series. Be forewarned, they are lengthy, but they are worth the effort in order to understand their view. My thinking is if you can not understand a particular view, and you have questions about the other views (like how can they believe in the Postmil view? or How can the Amil position be legitimate?) then you must understand what those positions really believe before you denounce them. Why? Because many of us grew up and are in churches which present only one view (typically the Dispensational) as if it is the only view of Israel, the Church, and End Times. So, by default we do not understand the other views except in caricature form.
If we're looking for biblical fidelity and searching for truth, it is our duty to understand these views and let Scripture speak for itself.
Without further ado, go check out these articles. Don't worry, I'll wait....
Why I am a dispensationalist with a small "d" by Darrell L. Bock
Why I am a dispensationalist with a small "d" by Darrell L. Bock
Historic Premillennialism Extract from a post on the Free Republic Religion Forum
The Biblical basis of Postmillennialism based on the book Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope by Keith A. Mathison
Why I am an Amillennialist: Additional Reflections by Robert Lowery
Justin Childers has a helpful article on understanding the book of Revelation called 7 Interpretive Helps to Revelation. I hope he doesn't mind my reposting the whole thing:
Some people do not know there are more views to Eschatology than the predominant Dispensational Premillennialism which is sad because each view has something good to offer within the discussion. One view may emphasize one thing while another view emphasizes another- and both are important.
The topic of Eschatology has garnered much debate, and at times, ruthless and love-less arguing since even the first century. One reason, I believe, Eschatology is dictated by our hermeneutic (the rules and method we use to read and understand Scripture). If an Eschatological view could be shown to be false, then the hermeneutic upon which the view rests would be faulty. From what I see, this is why Eschatology can be so contentious.
But showing the plausibility of one view over the others is a supposed insurmountable task and outside the scope of this series. This series is a survey of the views so that we can understand them and appreciate them for what they each have to offer.
Graeme Goldsworthy wrote in his book The Gospel in Revelation - "What we should not wish to see, in my opinion, is this brilliant portrayal of the end of the conflict between Christ and Satan being made a perpetual battle ground and the cause of conflict between Christians."
Good thoughts to think about before proceeding with this series.
The topic of Eschatology has garnered much debate, and at times, ruthless and love-less arguing since even the first century. One reason, I believe, Eschatology is dictated by our hermeneutic (the rules and method we use to read and understand Scripture). If an Eschatological view could be shown to be false, then the hermeneutic upon which the view rests would be faulty. From what I see, this is why Eschatology can be so contentious.
But showing the plausibility of one view over the others is a supposed insurmountable task and outside the scope of this series. This series is a survey of the views so that we can understand them and appreciate them for what they each have to offer.
Graeme Goldsworthy wrote in his book The Gospel in Revelation - "What we should not wish to see, in my opinion, is this brilliant portrayal of the end of the conflict between Christ and Satan being made a perpetual battle ground and the cause of conflict between Christians."
Good thoughts to think about before proceeding with this series.
I am currently working through two series for To Tell You The Truth. The first series will be discussing the relationship between Israel and the Church of which has already been started (see here). The second series will be discussing Eschatology, also known as the doctrine of Last Things or doctrine of Last Days- End Times.
My chart (below) is more extensive than what I'll be addressing- at least as far as which Eschatological views I will handle. I will do an overview and comparison between the following: Dispensational Premillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, Amillennialism, and Postmillennialism. Of course, if you want to go more indepth, you can check this site for an extensive look at the subject as a whole.
The chart below is very much a broad-stroking description of each view. I opted to use it because it was simple and easy. My goal over all is to be as even handed (as possible) allowing each view to speak for itself, as well as, allowing each to exert effort in refuting the others. I also do not want to present caricatures of any of the views.
With all this in mind, let's begin...
My chart (below) is more extensive than what I'll be addressing- at least as far as which Eschatological views I will handle. I will do an overview and comparison between the following: Dispensational Premillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, Amillennialism, and Postmillennialism. Of course, if you want to go more indepth, you can check this site for an extensive look at the subject as a whole.
The chart below is very much a broad-stroking description of each view. I opted to use it because it was simple and easy. My goal over all is to be as even handed (as possible) allowing each view to speak for itself, as well as, allowing each to exert effort in refuting the others. I also do not want to present caricatures of any of the views.
With all this in mind, let's begin...
Continue reading Eschatology 101 - Overview.
