The Return of Christ A Premillennial Perspective

by Allen, David L.; Lemke, Steve W

• ISBN13: 9781433669729
• ISBN10: 1433669722
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

In the study of end times (eschatology), evangelical Christians usually adhere to one of three positions. Premillennialismholds that Christ will return to earth before He reigns over an earthly kingdom for one thousand years. Postmillennialismsays the kingdom of God will become realized on this earth through the church's influence, even before Christ's return. Amillennialismsuggests the millennium is not a literal thousand-year reign, but that Christ's return will usher in eternity. The Return of Christgathers presentations from the Acts 1:11 Conference where church leaders spoke in support of the premillennial position and pre-tribulation rapture. Regardless of whether or not a reader holds this same position, the text emphasizes the deep importance of eschatology in Christ's teaching ministry and as the focus for our hope. Indeed, without the promise of Christ's return, Christianity has little to offer the unbeliever. The book's dozen contributors include Jerry Vines, Ergun Caner, Danny Akin, Paige Patterson, David Allen, Richard Land, Junior Hill, Stanton R. Norman, Craig Blaising, Lamar Cooper, Steven Cox, and Michael Vlach.

Author Biography

David L. Allen is professor of Preaching, director of the Southwestern Center for Expository Preaching, George W. Truett Chair of Ministry, and dean of the School of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Steve W. Lemke is professor of Philosophy and Ethics, director of the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry, and editor of the Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.