[John Jeyasekar]

Personally I too believe in a Pre-tribulation rapture for the same reasons given by you. Also the interpretation of the dispensationalists regarding the seventy weeks of Daniel makes much sense. However the teaching that the church is an after thought can not be accepted.

[John Jeyasekar]

You have given a very good and clear analysis of the different Millennialism views

[John Jeyasekar]

I am neither able to accept any of the views completely nor do I reject them outrightly.
The post Millennialism tenets like this world system will become righteous and the Christ reign presently through the church are not acceptable.
Similarly, the church as an after thought of dispensational teachings could not be accepted. Two different redemptive plans too is without any sound scriptural basis.
Amillennialists teaching Jesus spiritual millennium and satan binding are hard to take.
However this lesson has taught me how to deal with the different views. We should all be ready to receive Jesus when he returns physically in all glory.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by John Jeyasekar.

[John Jeyasekar]

Yes. It’s the responsibility of the church to teach and edify in order to meet the Lord

[John Jeyasekar]

If the entire book of revelation is symbolic, then the second coming of Jesus Christ too could be seen as symbolic, which doesn’t make sense

[John Jeyasekar]

Goodness all around the world is the essence of the millennium as we understand from the Revelation. But what happens is the contrary.

[John Jeyasekar]

Without the multiple resurrections and other connected events, the interpretation of amillennialists is simple. However it’s difficult to accept that the dead saints are reigning presently with Christ in heaven. The second coming of Jesus Christ as a single event makes much sense.
We understand from other passages that satan is the ruler of the present world which is full of evil and violence. It’s hard to accept this age as millennium.
The imminent coming of Jesus Christ urges us to be ready to receive him.

[John Jeyasekar]

I agree that it is dangerous to conclude that the church is an after thought. It questions the very nature of God, I feel.

[John Jeyasekar]

Yes it is the most popular view indeed. That doesn’t mean it should be right one. I agree with you view we must be too worried about the different views on the Millennium rather we should be prepared to meet the Lord.

[John Jeyasekar]

Yes Lavanya. It’s hard to accept that the church is an after thought. John 3:16 is a good example. Also there are many Old Testament verses too which shows God is concerned with everyone. For example Psalm 66 & Psalm 100 point the Lord wants to be worshipped by the whole world not only the Israelites.

[John Jeyasekar]

I have read about Pre-tribulation rapture, mid-tribulation rapture and post-tribulation rapture. I have heard little bit of dispensational teachings too. However, the lessons on Post Millennialism and Pre Millennialism are eye opener.
I am not able to accept that church is not foreseen in the Old Testament and it is an after thought. It undermines the nature of God. I am also not able accept there are two different redemptive plans for the church and Israelites. The resumption of animal sacrifice during the millennium is not based on any sound scriptural basis, I believe.
However Titus 2:14 and Revelation 3:10 give us hope that the Lord will keep his people during the rule of anti-christ. The doctrine of imminence help us keep waiting hopefully and joyfully for the Lord.

[John Jeyasekar]

I fully agree with you that we should not give Satan an opportunity to divide the church. I just expressed my doubt while reading the materials. My approach to the different views on millennialism is with an open mind.

[John Jeyasekar]

Unfortunately we often miss or neglect this. We give so much of importance to preaching and practicing.

[John Jeyasekar]

You have explained very well brother

[John Jeyasekar]

Second coming of Jesus Christ is not at all scary but exciting. Unfortunately many preachers made it to be scary by telling lot of stories made on their own assumptions. I must add that the signs and symbols used in the Book of Revelation also added many speculations. I have been reading this book unable to make out anything for more than thirty years.

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