Revelation or The Apocalypse of John, the Apostle Becoming Closer
The Rise of PreMillennialism Related to the demise of Historicist approach Theologically bound to “ new ” denominations. The appeal of being “ in on the secret ” - especially in a time when Christians are a minority. Becoming Closer
Four Main Methods Preterist Poetic Historicist (or PostMillennial) Futurist (or PreMillennial) Becoming Closer
Invective “ I don ’ t know any PostMillennialists; I don ’ t even eat Post Toasties ” “ Any scheme that implies that John is speaking in a kind of code language about events purely contemporary with him ... should not be regarded with the same respect due a believer. ” Becoming Closer
Preterist Viewpoint Dates originally from Taken to extremes, the early church it is very poor interpretation. Most (or all) of the events are during Often used to the Roman Empire sidestep the existence of Popular among prophecy liberals and Roman Catholics Not covered in this class. Becoming Closer
Poetic Viewpoint No correspondence Always correct -- of prophecy with and always wrong dates and times. (IMO) Draws heavily on Always a useful the symbolic interpretation Accepts the “ Seven Strong point: 2 Last Things ” - or Corinthians 10:5 some of them Becoming Closer
Historicist (PostMillennial) “ Demise ” Rise • Very strong in the • Millennial Reformation expectation and World War I • Anti-Catholic • Media and Message strength • Continuation of • Good writers wanted classic Preterist • The power of the history book Becoming Closer
Historicist (Good News & Bad) In Favor Opposed • The most obvious • Historicists don ’ t interpretation always agree on past dates interpretations • Most Christians of • Definite anti-Papacy most times bias • Can produce • Tends to “ put off ” the stunning predictions coming of Christ • Scholarly • Scholarly Becoming Closer
Futurist (Good News and Bad) In Favor Opposed • Strongly evangelistic • Impossible for a in tone. Christian to prove it right. • Impossible for a • Ignores 1900 years Christian to prove it wrong of scholarship. • Eyes on the Second • Tendency to be too Coming literal -- and judgmental. • Ecumenical Becoming Closer
Summary Preterist -- the liberal view Poetic -- always true, always insufficient Historicist -- most studied, least popular Futurist -- the view of most fundamentalists today. Becoming Closer
The Seven Last Things Resurrection of the The Millennium Dead The Judgment The Tribulation New Heaven and The Second Coming New Earth of Christ Armageddon Becoming Closer
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