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Eschatology, Reformed Christian Millennial Studies & Theology

 
         
Introduction
Eschatology: es'ka-tol'o-je, n. [Gr. eschatos, Last,  and logos, discourse; word.] Theol. The discourse of the last or final things; Kingdom and end time doctrines such as the after life, judgments, apostasy, Christ's return, and the final destination of the soul; Declaration of future prophecy or biblical events; also Prophesy. --es-cha-to-log-i-cal, es'ka-to-loj'i-kal, a. --es-cha-to-log-i-cal-ly, adj.--es-cha-to-o-gist. n.

    The subject of Eschatology in Reformed Christianity is one which has been much neglected. In fact, it is very difficult to even find anything substantive at all (from Biblical perspectives) about chapters such as Revelation or Daniel. Unfortunately, in some Christian circles the subject is treated as if it were unimportant or even taboo. Curiously, some consider these scriptures dangerous, or at best a non-issue. While caution may be somewhat understandable (considering the wild and unscriptural prophesies proliferating Christian literature today) it is nontheless a great disservice to God. For God did not incorporate eschatology into the Holy canon to be ignored, or cast aside as insignificant in our relationship with Him. False eschatology is not an excuse to shun eschatology. For true Christianity is the hope of communion with God, an eschatology essential to sound Christian doctrine.

For these reasons we have created this subject page as a vehicle for 'informed and biblically minded Christians' to openly examine some of these doctrines in the light of the scriptures. Reformed Christianity in it's truest form rests upon the understanding that 'interpretations belong to God -gen. 40:8, 41:16.' Thus truth is discerned by the careful study of His Word in a Biblical and ordered manner. Wisdom is in approaching the Word of God in the right Spirit. Humility and open-mindedness (to scripture) will only extend our understanding. These are essential elements to sound Biblical studies. God's Spirit bearing witness with our spirit, is how we come to truth, for it is ultimately His Spirit which teaches 'through' His Word. No scripture is of any private interpretation. ..and neither should be Eschatology!


  The Millennial Reign

  • Historic Amillennialism
    The Millennial Reign of Christ from the Historical Protestant Reformation Church perspective (today called Amillennialism).
  • Revelation Chapter 20
    A verse by verse Biblical expostion of Revelation Chapter 20's Millennial (1000 year) Reign of Christ, and it's relationship to the binding of Satan. Has Messiah already established His reign and kingdom?
  • The Feast of Tabernacles
    The Significance of the Feast of Tabernacles to the Church, in the fulfilling of the Millennial Reign of Christ

  Other Excellent Studies

  • Amillennialism (or the truth of the Return of the Lord Jesus)
    By Rev. D. H. Kuiper

  • Jewish Dreams  (is it the hope of the Reformed Church)
    by Prof. David Engelsma, A.B., B.D., Th.M.

  The Apostasy

  • 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 2
    The prophesy of the "Apostasia!" The forsaking, or separation from God by the unfaithful Church, which must take place before Christ's second Parousia, or advent.
  • 7 Characteristics of false Teachers
    Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) examines the deceiving nature and discernable characteristics of false teachers, and their devices to snare the unwary!
  • The Timing of the Rapture
    A Biblical examination of the theory that the Church must be taken out of the world, and that the Rapture must occur "before" the Great Tribulation Period!
  • Discipleship in the Face of Apostasy
    "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first." Apostasy in the church, therefore, is one of the signs of Christ's coming.
  • The Abomination of Desolation
    Is the Abomination of Desolation prophesied by Christ in matthew 24, Past, Present, or Future, and what is the Biblical warrant for it being said to occur in a literal Temple in Jerusalem?
  • Who is The Antichrist!
    A short exposition on the Prophesy of the coming of Antichrist. Who is he, and what do the scriptures have to say about his presence?
  • The Mark of the Beast  (666)
    An exposition on the Mark of the Beast, the number 666, and how scriptures instructs the wise and understanding to count the number to discern it's meaning. Count the number six hundred sixty and six!
  • The Illusory Hope of Postmillennialism
    Postmillennialism is based on an interpretation of prophecy which, much like premillennialism, fails to reckon with the typical character of the Old Testament and interprets various prophecies in earthly terms.
  • Perilous Times
    The words a warning of imminent dangers. We see four things: First, the manner of the warning. Second, the evil itself that they are warned of. Third, the way of their introduction. Fourth, the time and season of it: "They shall come in the last days."
  • Who is the Antichrist
    A short study on 1st John 2:18, 22; 4:3; and 2nd John 7 concerning the Antichrist. by pastor Doyle Dewberry, retired pastor of sovereign grace baptist proclaimer.

  Messiah's Covenant

  • The Promises to the Israel of God
    The Promise of a New Covenant with Israel (Jeremiah 31). Is it a Covenant with a literal genealogical people or geo political nation, or with a spiritual house wherein will dwell Righteousness?
  • Paul's Theology of Israel's Future
    A non-millennial interpretation of Romans 11. Non-millennial rather than amillennial (though it is certainly that) in order to accent the fact that this interpretation sees neither pre- nor postmillennialism in this passage. By Lee Irons, B.A., M.Div.
  • Romans Chapter 11
    A verse by verse exposition of Romans chapter Eleven. "And so all Israel shall be saved". But how God will save all Israel is the controversial question.
  • The 70 Weeks of Daniel Chapter 9
    An Exposition of the 70 weeks of Daniel Chapter 9 from a solid scriptural perspective. The Confirmning of the Convenant, the why, the how, and by whom.
  • The 10 Lost Tribes of Israel
    It has been over 2,700 years since the Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and exiled them from their land. Are the 10 lost tribes of Israel fact or fiction?
  • The Messenger of The Covenant
    (malachi 3:1) "and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in"
  • The Coming of The Head of The Covenant
    Prof. David J. Engelsma asks, how many will celebrate Christmas as the coming of God's Christ for the covenant?
  • The Two Olive Trees
    Unless one understands the two Israels, the term "all Israel" is an enigma. Those who hold to the continual use of a literal translation face a great problem with the term.

  The Ekklesia  (Church)

  • Corporate and Individual Election
    There are passages which make clear that those who departed from the faith have forfeited much, in a sense severed from the Church. Yet there is another sense in which they never were a part of God's Church.
  • Revelation Chapter 7
    A verse by verse exposition of Revelation Chapter 7, of the sealing of the one hundred forty and four thousand from the twelve tribes of Israel. Does it express the securing of 14400 Jewish saints, or the security of the saints of all families, and in all ages?
  • Revelation Chapter 11
    The (much misunderstood) Two Witnesses, their work, power, prophesy, and their killing at the hands of the Beast from the bottomless pit!
  • Revelation Chapter 12
    The Deliverance of the Woman in travail by the Man Child, who is caught up to be with God. Her subsequent being fed for 1260 days in the wilderness!
  • The Woman and The Dragon
    A Study of Revelation Chapter 12 by Pastor Gene Breed. The Woman in travail is the Church, and the man Child Christ!
  • When is the Rapture?
    A Study of Seven Scriptural Paths Focusing on the timing of the Rapture. Will it occur 7 years before the end, or right at the end of the world? Which is the biblical position?
  • Woe to the Woman!
    An Exposition of the Allegory of the Woman who has woe and suffering because of the Great Tribulation period.


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