Christian Views and Teachings on Eschatology - Premillennialism

Question 1

When will the period of tribulation be?

Answer 1

Before the second coming of Jesus

Question 2

What will happen during the period of tribulation?

Answer 2

Destruction, evil and misery e.g. war, famine and natural disasters

Question 3

When will the millennium being?

Answer 3

It will begin with the second coming of Jesus

Question 4

What will be the role of Christ in the world during the Millennium?

Answer 4

Christ will rule the world

Question 5

How long will the Millennium last for?

Answer 5

1000 years

Question 6

What will happen during the millennium?

Answer 6

God will defeat evil in the battle of Armageddon

God will recreate the world so that it is perfect

Question 7

What are the implications for Christian behaviour?

Answer 7

Don’t try to improve the world - God will come and make it perfect.
Important to prepare ourselves and convert others to save them - in favour of evangelism and missionary work, however do not really support church involvement in politics and social reform.

Question 8

What denominations of Christianity support premillennialism?

Answer 8

Evangelical Protestants in North America
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Seventh Day Adventists

Question 9

What criticism did Bob Edgar (a church leader) have of premillennialism (quote)?

Answer 9

‘Premillennialists see a messiah who leads an army and kills the bad guys, we see Jesus coming as a man of peace.’