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Eschatology of Amillennialism
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irishrain
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Boy, thats a five dollar word!
Amillennialism
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Amillenialism (or nunc-millennialism) in Christian eschatology is an interpretation of chapter 20 of the Book of Revelation which sees the "1000-year reign" of Christ as non-literal, figurative or symbolic. Amillennialism teaches that the Kingdom of God will not be physically established on earth throughout the "millennium", but rather that the Christian church represents Christ's spiritual kingdom and that Christ is presently reigning from heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. Amillennialism is most often associated with Idealism as both teach a very symbolic and spiritualised understanding of many of the prophecies of the Bible and especially the Book of Revelation.
Amillennialism also teaches that the forces of Satan will not be gradually pushed back by the Kingdom of God as history progresses but will remain just as active as always up until the second coming of Christ; therefore good and evil will remain relatively equal in strength throughout history. This has lead some Postmillennialists to accuse Amillennialists (and Premillennialists) of being "pessimillennialists".
Amillennialism was taught by St. Augustine in the fourth century and was a widely held view among Christians throughout Church history. Amillennialism is the official position of the Roman Catholic Church. Amillennialism is also often associated with more conservative Protestants such as those in the Lutheran, Reformed and Anglican churches. Many, but not all, Partial Preterists are Amillennialists. Protestant Amillennialists (and Idealists) have from time to time been accused of over spiritualising parts of the Bible and have been seen by some who take a literal view of much of the Bible as being too "liberal."
Amillennialism stands in contrast to postmillennialism and premillennialism in that some from the former see the "millennium" as literal and others do not, but in the latter almost all see the "millennium" as literal.
Amillennialism
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Amillenialism (or nunc-millennialism) in Christian eschatology is an interpretation of chapter 20 of the Book of Revelation which sees the "1000-year reign" of Christ as non-literal, figurative or symbolic. Amillennialism teaches that the Kingdom of God will not be physically established on earth throughout the "millennium", but rather that the Christian church represents Christ's spiritual kingdom and that Christ is presently reigning from heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. Amillennialism is most often associated with Idealism as both teach a very symbolic and spiritualised understanding of many of the prophecies of the Bible and especially the Book of Revelation.
Amillennialism also teaches that the forces of Satan will not be gradually pushed back by the Kingdom of God as history progresses but will remain just as active as always up until the second coming of Christ; therefore good and evil will remain relatively equal in strength throughout history. This has lead some Postmillennialists to accuse Amillennialists (and Premillennialists) of being "pessimillennialists".
Amillennialism was taught by St. Augustine in the fourth century and was a widely held view among Christians throughout Church history. Amillennialism is the official position of the Roman Catholic Church. Amillennialism is also often associated with more conservative Protestants such as those in the Lutheran, Reformed and Anglican churches. Many, but not all, Partial Preterists are Amillennialists. Protestant Amillennialists (and Idealists) have from time to time been accused of over spiritualising parts of the Bible and have been seen by some who take a literal view of much of the Bible as being too "liberal."
Amillennialism stands in contrast to postmillennialism and premillennialism in that some from the former see the "millennium" as literal and others do not, but in the latter almost all see the "millennium" as literal.
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Georges
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As a former Lutheran, I was taught we were in the Millennium....by the logic of "The Kingdom of God is "within" you and that Satan was defeated at the cross" statements.
So, I know they (Lutherans) take it figuratively as just a "long" period of time.
I personally take it literally...based on the creation week timeline template as outlined in Jewish eschatology.
So, I know they (Lutherans) take it figuratively as just a "long" period of time.
I personally take it literally...based on the creation week timeline template as outlined in Jewish eschatology.
tim-from-pa
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Will there be a literal millennium? Yes, I believe so. When the promises were given to the patriarches, they understood them to have an earthly fulfillment. Too many people do not see the fulfillments so to make God look good (as if God needs to be defended) they "spiritualize" the promises away. Indeed, there is a spiritual component, but all the promises have physical, earthly counterparts and must not be forgotten.
What was promised? Many descendants, They would populate the 4 corners of the Earth. They would become a great nation and a multitude of nations. They would be blessed and be a blessing to all. They would possess the gates of their enemies. Certainly not a shabby people or a weak Jewish nation that needs help according to these definitions. In addition, there was to be a lineage of Kings, and the throne over Israel was realized in King David with an eternal covenant. That throne, although it is the Lord's, is an earthly throne and not in heaven as some would have us fancifully (and without scriptural support) believe. Yet, the bible makes it clear that Jesus will be given that throne (and does not possess it yet). IN order to do so, there has to be a literal reign here on this earth. It must be so in accordance with the promises otherwise God is a liar.
Those who would spiritualize the millennium have no grasp on Israelite theology and expectations (but rather some Gentile interpretation of it), and dismiss probably close to 90% of the bible in favor of some abstract replacement--- they do not really understand what the bible teaches at all.
What was promised? Many descendants, They would populate the 4 corners of the Earth. They would become a great nation and a multitude of nations. They would be blessed and be a blessing to all. They would possess the gates of their enemies. Certainly not a shabby people or a weak Jewish nation that needs help according to these definitions. In addition, there was to be a lineage of Kings, and the throne over Israel was realized in King David with an eternal covenant. That throne, although it is the Lord's, is an earthly throne and not in heaven as some would have us fancifully (and without scriptural support) believe. Yet, the bible makes it clear that Jesus will be given that throne (and does not possess it yet). IN order to do so, there has to be a literal reign here on this earth. It must be so in accordance with the promises otherwise God is a liar.
Those who would spiritualize the millennium have no grasp on Israelite theology and expectations (but rather some Gentile interpretation of it), and dismiss probably close to 90% of the bible in favor of some abstract replacement--- they do not really understand what the bible teaches at all.