Eschatology poll

[DialecticSkeptic]

Premillennialism is a belief that Jesus Christ will return to Earth before a literal 1000-year reign known as the Millennium. During this period, it is believed that Jesus will rule the world from Jerusalem, and there will be a time of peace and righteousness. This view often includes a belief in a Rapture event, where true believers will be taken up to meet Jesus in the air before (or after) a period of tribulation on Earth. There are variations of premillennialism, including dispensational premillennialism, historic premillennialism, and progressive dispensationalism.

Postmillennialism holds that Jesus will return to Earth after a future golden age of Christian prosperity and influence. In this view, the church will gradually overcome the world's problems and bring about a period of peace and righteousness. After this age, Jesus will return, and the final judgment will take place. Postmillennialism was more popular in the 19th century but has become less prevalent in modern times.

Amillennialism does not interpret the thousand-year reign of Christ as a literal period. Instead, it sees the Millennium as a symbolic representation of the present age, where Christ reigns spiritually in the hearts of believers. Amillennialists believe that the events leading up to the second coming of Christ are not necessarily tied to a specific period but will unfold in God's timing. They do not expect a future golden age on Earth like postmillennialism, and they often interpret biblical prophecies allegorically or symbolically.

These are the three primary eschatological views within Christian theology, but there are also other, less common views and variations that individuals and denominations may hold. Eschatology is a complex and diverse topic and interpretations can vary widely among different Christian traditions.

 

[Munro]

I have no view

 

[Sereni-tea]

Eschatology is not something I have spent a lot of time on, but I would generally say I am amil.

 

[Marilyn C]

I believe that Jesus will rule from through Israel over the nations in the millennium. He will be ruling over all on His seat of power and authority in the third heaven. `On His throne,` meaning with His supreme authority and not sitting on a seat.

 

[fastfredy0]

I'm on the fence but I was brought up on pre-mill ... so I voted (guessed) that one

 

[Rockerduck]

The same as when Christ arrived, the Jews were not expecting what Christ's ministry was. They had their own belief.

I say expect the unexpected.