Chapter Four: Postmillennialism (25): The Reformed (Amillennial) Critique of Postmillennialism (11)
David Engelsma offers a critical examination of the postmillennial interpretation of Revelation 20, presenting both exegetical and doctrinal objections from the Reformed amillennial perspective. The article argues that Revelation 20:4 describes the intermediate state of martyred believers reigning in heaven rather than a future earthly millennium, thereby undermining postmillennial doctrine through careful biblical exegesis.
Previous article in this series: June 2013, p. 396. Introduction This part of my treatment of postmillennialism consists of a critical examination of the biblical proof put forward by the postmillennialists for their doctrine of the last things. I have already considered their Old Testament proof: the passages that prophesy future glories for Israel, especially Isaiah 65. I have also considered two of the main New Testament passages upon which post millennialism rests its case: Matthew 24...
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