Devil’s Advocate

[JM]

I’ve been reading a good deal on eschatology from diverse perspectives, I like to read questions and concerns some of you may have with Amillennialism in hopes that I may take a look at this bird from different points of view.

Thank you.

 

[Vic C.]

You are probably on to something alse by now, but post whatever you learn about Amillennialism. I don't know much about it.

 

[JM]

You are probably on to something alse by now, but post whatever you learn about Amillennialism. I don't know much about it.

How does premil understand the Two Age model presented in scripture (Mt 12:32; Lk 18:30; 20:34-35; Eph 1:21)?In "this age" or "the age to come"?

Quote:
"If we begin with clear passages of Scripture, we can construct a very simple, basic model to help us with the “weirder,†tougher passages. One such approach is known as the “two-age†model. Both Jesus and Paul, for example, speak of “this age†and the “age to come†as distinct eschatological periods of time (Mt 12:32; Lk 18:30; 20:34-35; Eph 1:21). For both our Lord and the apostle, there are two contrasting ages in view. The first age (spoken of as “this age†in the New Testament) is the present period of time before the Second Coming of Christ. The second age, a distinctly future period of time, is referred to as “the age to come.†When these two ages (“this age†and “the age to comeâ€Â) are placed in contrast with each other, we are able us to look at the qualities ascribed by the Biblical writers to each in such a way that we can answer questions about the timing of the return of Christ and the nature and timing of the millennium." taken from: http://www.the-highway.com/millennium_Riddlebarger.html