But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:8-9 I’ve got to be honest with you… I find it difficult to understand precisely what Peter is saying about a … Continue reading →
In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say,” Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths. “The law will go out from Zion, the word of … Continue reading →
Premillennialism teaches that the Second Coming happens first, and the Millennium follows—a 1,000‑year period of Christ’s physical rule on Earth described in Revelation 20:1–6. This view contrasts with: Amillennialism — sees the “thousand years” as symbolic and already happening spiritually. Postmillennialism — believes Christ returns after a golden age of gospel success. What Premillennialists Expect Most forms of premillennialism anticipate: A period of increasing global turmoil The rise of the Antichrist The Tribulation Christ’s dramatic return A literal 1,000‑year kingdom … Continue reading →
Postmillennialism sees Christ coming to set up his kingdom after the millennium when man has adequately prepared the world through faithful preaching of the gospel message as the church is empowered by the Holy Spirit. This eschatological view looks for a great revival in the church. Swelling numerical growth and spiritual vitality leading up to the Second Coming. Postmillennialists believe Christ will not come again until after there has been what Robert Bater of Queen’s Theological College in Kingston, Ontario, … Continue reading →
