Sermons on Revelation (Page 7)

“Four Major Views of the Millennium – 4”

Four Major Views of the Millennium – 4 Lecture 4: Dispensational Premillennialism Distinctives of Dispensationalism Historic Premillennialism has existed since the second century, but Dispensationalism wasn’t articulated until the late nineteenth century by John Nelson Darby. Literal interpretation of the whole Bible, including Prophecy: They make no distinction between the various genres of Scripture. Historical, doctrinal, moral, and prophetic content are all taken in their literal, normal sense. They do allow for the use of figurative language, but they interpret…

“The Structure of Revelation – Pt. 1” (Revelation 1:1-3)

The Structure of Revelation – Pt.1 Last week we looked at four major interpretive approaches to the book of Revelation and concluded that they all had something to contribute. This morning, we will not have time to consider the various outlines that have been proposed, but among those who take an eclectic approach to the book, there is general agreement about the structure. Dennis Johnson portrays the importance of the structure of Revelation with the analogy of a puzzle.1 “Hard-core jigsaw…

“A Critique of Premillennialism”

Four Major Views of the Millennial Reign Lecture 3: Premillennialism Definition: Christ’s second coming occurs before (pre) his earthly MR. How do they read Rev. 20:1-6? Earthly MR of risen believers with Christ (v.4). “Came to life” (v.4) and “come to life” (v.5) = Physical resurrection. However, the word in Greek is also found in Luke 15:24, 32 in reference to the spiritual rebirth of the Prodigal Son. We also find the word again in revelation referring to the counterfeit…

“Interpreting the Symbolism in Revelation” (Revelation 1:1-3)

Interpreting the Symbolism in Revelation (Revelation 1:1-3) If you don’t catch something in these sermons, you can always find them on our website by Monday afternoon. I know dating Revelation was pretty technical. Introductory information is always a bit technical. But it’s also important to keep biblical truth accessible to children. That’s no less true of Revelation. Children, read Revelation with your parents. I suggest that not because you need their help, but because they need your help.1 You have…

A Critique of Postmillennialism

Amillennialism (Cont.) This series is primarily based upon the arguments found in The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema. What Has Already Happened? The millennium of Rev. 20:1-6 is figurative. Why? We are currently in the MR and it’s been well over 1,000yrs since Christ’s first coming. Satan has been bound since the cross (Rev. 20:1-3) and shortly before Christ’s return he will be released “for a little while.” Where is Christ? He is reigning in heaven. The soul…

An Introduction to Amillennialism

I grew up in a church that didn’t take doctrine very seriously at all. The preaching was topical and filled with far more stories and illustrations than biblical instruction. We did whatever was popular among evangelicals. I grew up with a dispensational view of the end times although I wouldn’t have been able to defend it. Dallas Theological Seminary was training many with the dispensational theology of John Darby and C.I. Scofield. The Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey…

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Revelation 1:1-3)

The Revelation of Jesus Christ (1:1-3) Maybe you think of Revelation much like a horror movie. Seven headed monsters rise out of the sea, destructive earthquakes wipe out entire nations, hail and fire – mixed with blood – rain down from heaven and burn up a third of the earth. The world is darkened with swarms of locusts ascending from the depths of hell with scorpion-like stingers tormenting, but not killing everyone in sight. All of that describes the equivalent…

Text Sermon with Comments

This sermon has no media. Comments are enabled at the bottom. In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram. Propterea sicut per unum hominem in hunc mundum peccatum intravit et per peccatum mors et ita in omnes homines mors pertransiit in quo omnes peccaverunt. Sic enim dilexit Deus mundum ut Filium suum unigenitum daret ut omnis qui credit in eum non pereat sed habeat. Quoting Scripture Omnes enim peccaverunt et egent gloriam Dei. In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram. Let’s try…