Christian Views and Teachings on Eschatology - Amillennialism Flashcards
How do they interpret the Bible references about the end of the world and the second coming of Jesus?
Do not take word of the Bible to be the literal truth, instead see it as symbolic
How long do they believe that the Millennium will last for ?
Do not believe that the millennium will last for a specific period of 1000 years, just a very long period of time
When did the millennium begin?
When Jesus was born
When will the world end?
the world will end with the second coming
How is Christ involved with the world?
Christ is reigning now in heaven and in the hearts of believers
Who made millennialism popular?
St. Augustine
Which denominations of Christianity accept amillennialism?
Roman Catholic Church
Protestants
St Augustine quote?
‘the Church…is the kingdom of Christ and the kingdom of heaven. Accordingly even now his saints reign with him’
