Tag: Christians

January 2, 2025

The Premillennialism of the Early Church and Dispensationalism

Eschatology (Last Things)

Early Christians embraced premillennialism due to their interpretation of Old Testament prophecies, Jewish eschatology, and the hope for vindication amidst persecution. They anticipated Christ’s literal reign on earth, which differed from the later Dispensationalism that emphasizes discontinuity between Israel and the Church. Their views reflect both strengths and weaknesses in understanding eschatology.

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January 1, 2025

What did Justin Martyr believe about the Millennium?

Bible Answers, Eschatology (Last Things)

Justin Martyr, an early Christian apologist, advocated for a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, based in Jerusalem, as seen in his work, Dialogue with Trypho. He viewed this as a fulfillment of biblical prophecies but recognized disagreement among Christians. Justin’s premillennialism reflected the eschatological beliefs of his time but declined with later allegorical…

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December 3, 2024

Psalm 11 and US Politics

Psalms

Applying Psalm 11 to the current U.S. context highlights the moral crisis and societal decay challenging Christians. The psalm reassures believers of God’s sovereignty, emphasizing trust in Him over political systems. It calls for perseverance in righteousness, prayer for revival, and confidence in divine justice, ultimately pointing to Christ as the source of hope.

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Tag: Christians

The Premillennialism of the Early Church and Dispensationalism

What did Justin Martyr believe about the Millennium?

Psalm 11 and US Politics