IX. THE MILLENNIUM

Question 1

What does Postmillenialism believes?

Answer 1

• This theory is based on an interpretation of the parables of the “leaven” and the “mustard seed.”
• It states that the Church will gradually, through the preaching of the Gospel and the promotion of social justice, overcome war and evil in the world; after which, Christ will come.
• They believe that the universal peace and righteousness will be accomplished by the Church gradually, rather than by the Coming of Christ in power.

Question 2

What does Amillenialism believes?

Answer 2

• Amillennarians spiritualize all references relative to Christ’s Reign and apply them to His spiritual rule over the hearts of believers.
• All promises to Israel are fulfilled by the blessing upon the Church, inasmuch as the Church is the spiritual Israel.
• According to this theory, a national Israel has no further destiny that differs from that of the other nations.

Question 3

What does Pre-millenialism believes?

Answer 3

• Pre-millennarians interpret Scripture literally or naturally.
• They believe that when Christ comes again, he will then, and only then, establish His Reign of peace and righteousness over the earth.
• He believes in a literal rule of Christ on the promised throne of David, when He, together with the Redeemed of the Church age,
  will reign over the regathered and saved remnant of Israel and the righteous Gentile nations.

Question 4

What is the schedule of Prophetic Events in Pre-millennialism?

Answer 4

• The Rapture
• The Tribulation
• The Final Coming of Christ as King
• The Millennial Reign of Christ on Earth
• The Eternal State of a New Heaven and a New Earth.

Question 5

What is the relation of the Millennium to Israel:

Answer 5

1. Among the millennial family of nations, the nation of Israel will occupy the central place. Deut. 32:8-10
2. It is true that the Church has entered into the spiritual blessings first given to Israel (Eph. 1:18, 3:6; 1 Pet. 2:9-10); but that fact does not change God’s purpose for national Israel. (Isa. 61:1-62:4; Rom. 11:13-28)
3. Israel will be ministers and missionaries to all the nations during the Millennium, directing the Gentile inhabitants of the earth
   to serve and worship the Lord. Isa. 61:4-11

Question 6

What is the relation of the Millenium to the nation?

Answer 6

• There will be a judgment of Gentile nations at the coming of Christ to reign. Mat. 25:31-36
• The sheep nations are judged apt for kingdom blessing on the basis of their treatment of Israel.
• It was revealed to Daniel in a vision that the Christ would have dominion over a kingdom, which would include all nations. Dan.
  7:13-14 14

Question 7

What is the relation of the Millennium to the church?

Answer 7

• The Church and all the saints who have had part in the First Resurrection will rule and reign with Christ. Rev. 22:26-27; Rev. 3:21; Rev. 20:6
• They will not be confined to the earth, for they have glorified bodies and they will have access to Heaven and earth. Rev. 19:6-14; Mat. 22:30-31
• The believer, even now, is seated together with Christ in heavenly places (Eph. 2:6); therefore, in our resurrected state we will always occupy heavenly places even while we are sharing rule over the earth with Christ. (Mat. 25:21) Eph. 2:6; Mat. 25:21