Chapter Four: Postmillennialism (23): The Reformed (Amillennial) Critique of Postmillennialism (9)

David Engelsma·2013-04-18

David Engelsma presents a Reformed amillennial critique of postmillennial theology, focusing on the interpretation of Romans 11:25-26 and its promise of future Jewish conversion. The article examines how postmillennialists use this passage to support their doctrine of an earthly golden age and contrasts this with the Reformed understanding, citing historical support from the Staten Vertaling and Reformed theologians.

Previous article in this series: February 15, 2013, p. 226. Introduction One of the passages of Scripture that are especially important to postmillennialism is Romans 11:25, 26. This passage is explained by the advocates of postmil­lennialism as promising a dramatic conversion of large numbers of Jews in the future. According to the post­millennialists, this conversion of the Jews will occasion a similar conversion of large numbers of Gentiles, indeed a majority of the population of the...

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