The End Times: A New Perspective

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

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[@preston7846]

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[@TheSebastianML]

There are some text that can have a different context: Zechariah 14:16 "16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. 17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain. 18 And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the Lord will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles. 19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles." With Jesus already here there will be nations that do not will worship him or accept his Law, there will be a process of years until all nations recognize Jesus is the lord. Also says that after the 1000 years Satan will be free again for a little time, so Jesus return to heaven Until all enemies are under his feet again? so science need to first invent a method to avoid death and then Jesus that saves us from death comes back? ... have you ever tought that "the mark of the beast" may be a human way to avoid death that later end in a horrible death? instead of trusting Jesus and wait for his salvation and wait for the tree of life again as recorded in revelations?... the full context is way more complicated but may be more clear.

[@whatistruth560]

@IP, you hear of electronic gang stalking and Mk ultra mind neuron control and people call TI's that the government or other groups put brain waves through the air and microwave technology and puts pictures even tv video in your mind vision? Am a victim of this and I know you do your research and I ask in the name of Jesus for you to research this and one of the reasons way we may be or I believe the last generation, God bless you bro.

[@AncientApparatus]

A Lot of what you said makes sense, sounds good & technically Christ has been ruling since the beginning. The problem I see with what you are saying is that the world is not getting better &, if any anything, the Church is losing ground with society becoming more secularised & more hostile toward Christ then any other time in history since His resurrection. Revelation also talks of a time when Satan will be bound for a 1,000 years & that too has also not happened. If anything Satan now has the upper hand (so to speak) right now with the world moving closer to him rather than closer to Christ. No I believe just as Israel failed to be God's witness to the world, so too has the Church. I also believe this was always part of God's plan because He foresaw mankind's weakness & inability to be bold witnesses because of our pride, arrogance & self-centeredness. For those reason, along with many more too numerous to speak of here, I believe it make more sense that we are headed towards a future with a literal rule of a real "anti-Christ' who will bring about hell on earth Then Christ will return to destroy Satan & evil once & for all.

[@myrddingwynedd2751]

Good video, and I agree with a lot of, if not most of what is being said. I'm not sure about the part though where you claim that people will be ready (as in willing) to welcome Christ back when he returns. What do you make of Christ's question "When the son of man returns, will he find faith on earth?" For me, this seems to indicate a widespread apostasy from faith in Christ. What are your thoughts about this? Thanks.

[@GeistInTheMachine]

This is awesome! You helped convert me after I lost my faith and became an atheist, having been raised as Jehovah's Witness. I love your work. God Bless you. Always!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

That is great to hear. I’m glad you are in the kingdom.

[@paulmensah6780]

Your confession just made my day. Thanks for sharing, we welcome you back.

[@jjphank]

That’s Great, start Reading the Bible don’t be a jehovah witness, they’re wrong on the first verse of the Bible! Elohim is plurality of God in Hebrew just like six chapters later, Nephilim is the “fallen ones” in Hebrew, it’s plural, same suffix-im! So if they’re wrong on the first verse of the Bible that’s a bad start! Gods pronouns are “us and we” , because he is plural!

[@Manana7016]

I haven’t heard this before. Wouldn’t this mean that most or all dominations understanding this incorrectly?

[@asdfg49515]

Jus read the King James Bible. The older is it the fullest it is. Read it carefully. And ask good to show you the truth and noting else, but the truth. And he will answer you if you’re serious about it.

[@SandyCheeks1896]

I’ve never signed up for any patreon or locals content from anyone but I really believe it’s worth it to support this channel. Thanks for your work IP.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you so much and welcome. I really appreciate the support!

[@JAAB9296]

@@InspiringPhilosophy The major problem with prophecy is that much of itis speculation. One clear example is the rapture. As it stands today, there are 8 (eight) interpretations of what point the rapture will take place. I have no real proof of what point the rapture will take place and if one is honest neither does anybody else but try to reason with anybody who believes in 1 of the 8 interpretations, nobody is going to change their mind, so when it comes to eschatology it's best never to be dogmatic about much of this stuff.

[@stevenyoung3752]

@JAAB9296 yeah, and even the whole idea of the rapture itself is just a protestant innovation that's not even held by a majority of Christians (Catholic/Orthodox). When dealing with eschatology it's best to remember that you are a mortal human being trying to understand unfathomable cosmic mysticism and to humble yourself to that mystery. Christ Himself said that it's not for anyone to know the hour except for the Father, and I don't think he just meant the actual temporal location of the event but also the nature of the event itself.

[@Bigchickens]

Amen

[@falleneldor]

@@JAAB9296 I'm not great at bible quotes (working on it) but i think someone asked Jesus when he would return. Jesus replied "only the father knows the hour, and the day". But from the way he described that day, it seamed it me like it was just like any other day. Earthquakes here or there. Wars, and rumors of wars. People would be going to market, others would be breaking bread.

[@HyperCarnivore_]

Eschatology is one of those topics that is very interesting and can suck you in to spend more time trying to figure it out and prepare for what you think is coming as opposed to staying on mission. In reality it seems that no one is sure of how the end times will play out. I appreciate toward the end of the video, you lay out that no matter what is coming, our mission on earth remains the same.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

thank you

[@Gods-bad-boy]

Thanks pal. I actually needed to hear that

[@christusvictor1431]

Yes. My parents are that kind of people. Its very sad.

[@Vikingshop]

@@christusvictor1431 ...never give up on them please 🙏 Show them Gods Love consistently 🙏 Honour them 🙏 Pray for them v🙏 And study Gods Word with them 🙏

[@jjphank]

By watching and praying and witnessing you can do both but you really need to focus on your daily walk if you’re new to Christ! You cannot take the book of revelation and make it all metaphor, there’s too many moving parts! Matthew 24:3 they asked Jesus about the end of the world and when he’s coming back and his answer goes along with what revelation says and other eschatological verses!

[@DanielApologetics]

To quote the late Dr. Michael Heiser; "We often presume that the phrase “the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” describes a Church taking on the onslaught of evil. But the word “against” is not present in the Greek. Translating the phrase without it gives it a completely different connotation: “the gates of hell will not withstand it.” (Search the Logo article; What Did Jesus Mean by “Gates of Hell”? for important context) It is the Church that Jesus sees as the aggressor. He was declaring war on evil and death. Jesus would build His Church atop the gates of hell-He would bury them." So to echo IP, even if the could theory is wrong, what are you waiting for? Let's focus more on the mark of the lamb, not the mark of the beast.

[@Kej121]

To add to your comment. Funnily enough, for the Catholic there are 3 states of church. The one on the earth is called "the Church militant".

[@str.77]

IMO this is an distinction without a difference as Church and World, locked in conflict, are both get into offense and defense. Unless of course for those who focus on the mark of the beast and those who pretend the World hasn't changed a lot since the first century.

[@jjphank]

Don’t ignore the prophetic words for the end of the world , God is really into prophecy 27% of the Bible is prophecy, that’s future history written in advance! Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Two questions dealing with the end and Jesus answers them in the next two chapters! The problem with pre-tribulation and not being ready, is you may think the antichrist is Jesus Christ because you may not know how Jesus returns, acts 1: 11 he comes back in the sky the same way he left! Now just after reading this doesn’t mean it’s solidified in your mind, because the stress bar none other, will happen during the last seven years of the great tribulation period!

[@tafazzi-on-discord]

@@Kej121 Protestants reading the Bible trying and discovering catholic teaching is funnier than they realize

[@termination9353]

The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@vladislavstezhko1864]

I am an Orthodox, and I was glad to hear what is almost exactly the perspective of our Church.

[@sskuk1095]

I find it quite interesting. What exactly is the orthodox perspective on escatology (If there is a commonly held view)?

[@Gwoog55]

@@sskuk1095 amillennialism if I’m not mistaken

[@ulty1472]

@@Gwoog55 would make sense as most churches rooted in tradition hold this view

[@ognjen-im1ym]

@@Gwoog55 there isnt an offical view, most people take on amillennialism, but i think this one really makes sense (post)

[@paulmensah6780]

Hello @inspiringphilosophy, I'm a Ghanaian living in West Africa, Ghana. I have been watching your videos which helped make Christianity make more sense to me. Over here, we take too great of a literal interpretation of the Bible. I'm pushing to get your videos to be shown in my church. Thanks for helping my journey to christ. You are my best apologist.

[@termination9353]

- The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@YAHWEH-SAVES777]

​@@termination9353 there's no proof of that. Please give your sources

[@termination9353]

@@YAHWEH-SAVES777 The gospel narrative itself source to start with John 21:24 "This is the disciple[whom Jesus loved/ Lazarus] which testifieth of these things, AND WROTE THESE THINGS: and we[Apostles] know that his testimony is true." John 11:5 Now Jesus LOVED Martha, and her sister, and LAZARUS John 11:3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him{Jesus], saying, Lord, behold, HE[Lazarus] WHOM THOU LOVEST is sick.. John11:36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he[Jesus] LOVED him[Lazarus]!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Glad to help

[@Archangel657]

​@@termination9353 None of that junk is true. Verses speaking of Lazarus are not evidence that Lazarus wrote the Gospel. Stop spreading misinformation about Christianitys origins.

[@KlanHoffman]

For me personally, it is much more important to find out and do what I believe God wants me to do and be faithful to my task than trying to decide the overall strategy for the end times.

[@jackcrow1204]

What if your end tines view impacts how you live and serve God?

[@KlanHoffman]

@@jackcrow1204 My view is that I may be called into heavenly retirement any second regardless of the end schedule. My mother was almost that a few days ago.

[@jackcrow1204]

@Ludvig Hoffman you can believe you can be called to be with the Lord any second, and your end times views can still determine how you serve God.

[@KlanHoffman]

@@jackcrow1204 very true. But then I have another important principle that I live by - what happens if I am wrong about something?

[@joseseserda]

@@KlanHoffman What if you're wrong?

[@FIRE0KING]

My heart goes out to all our brothers and sisters in Christ that suffered greatly for our Lord. What a terror it must have been under Nero. Praise be to Him who suffered and died for us. Grace and peace to you all.

[@falleneldor]

To think that Christianity was almost stranged in the cradle proves how amazing God is. Following Jesus went from a state crime punishable by excruciating elaborite death as a form of entertainment in the arenas to the state religion toppling the numerous pagan myths almost over night; historically speaking. What a few generations?

[@josiahlambert9675]

Great video. I personally am a premillennial, However, it's great to listen to others and open to new understandings

[@Atreus21]

Magnificent. I confess I was unwittingly in the premillenialist camp - I'd never even heard this interpretation. I thought all I had to look forward to was things getting worse and worse for myself and my children until I died, until some point in the far off future when Christ eventually returned in force. No wonder then that despair was always my besetting sin. I'd never even considered this. This also partly answered my bitter question, "what the heck are we all here for if it's all going to fail in the end anyway until Christ finally comes back?" It never occurred to me to question the premise. I think of all your videos so far sir, this may have affected me most profoundly. Happy Easter.

[@kyleferry1487]

This video gave me much excitement and zeal for evangelism and traveling to other nations to spread the Gospel. I am still not 100% sure about all of this stuff but indeed our mission is the same regardless. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be to all who repent and believe.

[@cbyroads100]

Your original thought of things getting worse and worse is correct. Scripture after scriptures back this. The way to deal with it? Understanding that as things worsen, we are closer to His return.

[@mastershake4641]

Anyone who looks around can see the world is getting worse. Entire churches of Christianity are apostatizing right now like the church of England. Its obvious that we are failing the great commission, go look at any article about the demographics of religion currently. The old testament mirrors the new testament. Everything has happened before and it will happen again. Israel couldnt save the world, so they needed Jesus. You really think we can save the world and bring Christs kingdom without Jesus? Ya right. Post millenialism is a fairy tale.

[@Health4Life97]

This video is awesome. My dad has been post millennial for most of my life and I never got this kind of explanation. It's sad thinking about all the people who just give up and wait for the rapture.

[@therayn0]

Last year I heard this interpretation for the first time in a bible-school. Being raised premillennial, I sat there with tears in my eyes. Because I was overwhelmed with all the beauty in this book and things finally clicked and made Sence. Thank you for strengthen my faith further more with this teaching IP❤

[@termination9353]

The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@Gaulcel]

@@termination9353take your meds bro

[@albertonuno1790]

​@@termination9353John 8s talking about himself not Lazarus, I'm trying to be respectful but I wonder where did you learned all this crazy stuff?

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

@termination9353, Complete baseless nonsense. I’ll pray for you because you are clearly very committed to being lost in darkness as you’re spamming this comment and persisting to argue even when others point out your folly.

[@juancarlosaliba4866]

This is a healthy approach to the end times! Thanks for this! You just made me explore science and math and not just theology to be used for the glory of the Risen King! No more fear! God has already won! Blessed be His Name! And thank God and you!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

This is great to hear.

[@termination9353]

As long as its "healthy"(?) it doesn't matter if it's correct or not. The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@kevinteichroeb6997]

This is wonderful; a rapidly expanding end times scenario that is consistent with ALL Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation. Thank you, IP!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@kevinteichroeb6997]

@@InspiringPhilosophy I have only one or two constructive criticisms. I wouldn't call this "A New Perspective"; Postmillennialism is much, much older than dispensational premillennialism, which is only about 150 years old or less. The Rapture (as currently understood) was utterly unknown for 1800 years. Also, most Christians do not hold to premillennialism; only about half the Christians in the North America. Premillennialism is almost unknown in other parts of the world. Thank you for your excellent work in this area (and others). I really look forward to further videos on this topic (which you hinted at in this presentation). God bless!

[@nathaniel_pardue]

It's cherry picked and out of context. Like most of the modern "church". This world is worse than ever and primed for Armageddon

[@MrMac6375]

@@nathaniel_pardueis it though?

[@SlaveofGod]

Nice! Going to check this out soon. Already know this is going to be fantastic.

[@ArmchairSkeptic2010]

After being a student of historical theology from the John MacArthur perspective, I have always assumed that I was a pre-millennialist. Just in the past few days, I have studied the two other views on this and have come to the idea that, through my last reading of the New Testament, I, in fact, never really understood biblical eschatology and never thought that I would. Only after exhaustively studying postmillennialism over the past few days has everything become almost crystal clear for me, and I intend to read the Old Testament for the first time and reread the New Testament with this new perspective. I have been a subscriber of yours for years and value your perspective very much. I rejoiced to hear what you have said in this video and am reignited in my faithful journey towards the truth! I believe that it will finally all make sense to me now! Thank you so much for posting this! You have truly inspired me! ❤️

[@johnboyx63]

Again,excellent work, IP! (LCMS here) I was Premillennial when I was a Pentecostal. Then became Amillennial. You didn’t convince me but this is by far the best explanation for Postmillennialism I have ever heard. Well thought out, reasonable and plenty of Scripture to wrestle with. This is without a doubt a viable Christian interpretation. I especially appreciated the concern about expecting Jesus to return to clobber His enemies. I have to think about that a lot more. Thank you. A blessed Easter to you and yours.

[@termination9353]

- The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@johnboyx63]

@@termination9353 , 😂 that’s hilarious Mrs. Troll!!! 🤣

[@termination9353]

@@johnboyx63 It's certainly ironic. Truth can be that way.

[@TheOpenGospel]

So I am attending college for a degree in apologetics. You have influenced me so much in the direction I want to go. Thanks for being part of the great commission. And influencing others.

[@mrshmanckles1463]

I watched this about 4 times and I can't keep up and frankly I have no Idea what is going to happen so just keep doing his will, walk in the spirit, pray, read, believe, love and seek his face is all I can do. Thanks!

[@alexmora8841]

Honestly the thought that Christ is already reigning for the 1000 years stinks because this world is far from perfect and it’s showing no signs of becoming fully Christian, actually it’s the opposite. I really don’t know what he’s talking about because everything in real time is playing out just as it was predicted. The Bible says that Jesus is gonna come like our hero to save us in the time of trouble, and that he will destroy the world and all it’s evil and make everything new. Again I have no idea what he’s talking about 🤣

[@Narrhans]

This video was fantastic! I pray that more believers adopt this perspective, for I fear without it they may never fully understand the mission. Thank you and God bless!

[@dylanjohnson727]

This really makes so much more sense in light of genesis and the entirety of scripture. Thanks for making this!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you, I’m glad to hear that.

[@jjphank]

Bible tells the worlds end and goes beyond by telling what’s gonna happen in the millennial reign of Christ! Six times it mentions 2000 years in revelation 20 and that’s supposed to be figurative? Also the term “the day of the Lord“ is in the Bible several times as a Day of gross darkness, on all the Earth! How do you metaphorically interpret 1/3 of the Earth being destroyed by a meteor in Revelation 8! And God taking away death for five months in Revelation 9 etc. etc. ?the Bible has metaphor the Bible is obviously literal as well! Revelation 13:16 says “this calls for wisdom and understanding” so it calls for lots of study! There is a rapture that’s going to occur first Thessalonians four and 1 Corinthians 15 both say so the timing of it is after antichrist is recognized second Thessalonians 2:3 look those up

[@termination9353]

Paul is a fraud - the Apostles did not believe his conversion story. Paul and all those counterfeit epistles should be excised out of the cannon and out of your minds.

[@michaelthayre3334]

Whenever anyone say “ I have the correct eschatology “ and everyone who disagrees is wrong,,raises a red flag

[@Read..Matthew-11..28]

Wow! I have never heard about this view before! It makes so much sense. Thank you! I feel so much better about the future knowing this now. So many people are so pessimistic and I'm tired of hearing people saying its the end times and making Christians look crazy and trying to scare people into getting right with God. I know that only love will bring people to the Lord ONLY God's love can ever bring someone to repentance and a Godly contrite heart. Fear will not bring people to God in the right way at all. I recently found your channel and I'm so glad I did. God bless🙏❤

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

Honestly learning about post millennialism helped me become better at being a missionary. Prior to being a post-millennialist I was a nihilist depressed at a dying sinking worldly ship and waiting for eminent death. Not bringing heaven to earth and bringing people to Christ. This obsession with a eminent apocalypse ruins the great commission. If I never became a post millennialist I'd stay home wait for apocalypse and never bring people to Christ who I have brought to Christ. Ultimately it's gnostic to wish to be in a spirit realm heaven. When In reality Christianity believes we are sent to the future earth which is heaven and this future earth is outside of time. The dots is easy to connect. It's a redeemed physical world. On earth but after the resurrection of the end days. "On earth as it is in heaven"

[@FirstnameLastname77777]

But what about “wide is the gate that leads to destruction and many go through it, narrow is the way that leads to life and only a few find it”

[@jamievans38]

This is still the truth in a wider interpretation of the history of humanity as a majority of people and all of our human nature is inclined to reject God and the teachings of Christ. There is also interpretation as this is a call to action to those who believe in Christ to not follow the world and the desires of the flesh. Good scripture to take into consideration with a postmillennial view

[@parkermurray7435]

Optimistic Amillennial here. Great video as always! Keep up the eschatological content. Would have loved to see your argument for an early writing date of Revelation. Looking forward to your expansion on the man of lawlessness, and passages like 2 Tim. 3 that might cause issues for the preterist. Thank you Micheal!

[@jackcrow1204]

I've been trying to understand optimistic amillennialism Would you please let me know what exactly you been by optimistic amillennialism in contrast to postmillennialism? Please and thank you

[@macwade2755]

Happy Good Friday/Easter InspiringPhilosophy! This is so inspiring!

[@thewheyoflife3548]

InspiringPhilosophy, this was by far the most NEEDED video for me that you could’ve posted. I have been learning so much about God and the correct way to interpret the Bible, but I recently took a post mil- view. Unfortunately I didn’t have a solid understanding of it, but this video cleared up a lot. Thank you. I wish you well. I am planning on starting a podcast soon so maybe one day I can have you on!🤝✝️. God Bless you brother in Christ❤️

[@PinoyPens]

Thanks!

[@keepclimbing15]

You came up in Mike Winger's 20 questions video today. Someone asked about theistic evolution. I don't think he collabs much but would love to see a conversation between two thoughtful serious Christians around the theological "bookends" (Genesis and Revelation).

[@rossreid2225]

God blessed you with a wonderful and brilliant mind, IP. Thank you so much for all of the content you’ve created. Your videos were a great help to me in my journey coming to Christ, and answered questions I had that no one else seemed to think about.

[@beebarfthebard]

I'm only 2 years in to my journey. Thank you for making your content. I have 4 young kids a husband and 2 jobs, n9t complaining, I LOVE IT! But, until the kids are a bit older, carving out the time for deep study is near impossible. All of my deep study I can do, is so I'm raising my kids in the Lord *any advice?). I really appreciate you providing us clarity. God bless brother!

[@josephallmon8327]

My advice would be to read the Bible to your children, read the old testament stories and the psalms, worship God and pray openly in front of your children, God’s calling for a mother to love her children is one of the highest callings of God! God Bless you. I pray you and your family grow in the knowledge of God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit!

[@KelzBernard]

I’ve been premillennial for 24 years since salvation. It wasn’t until today that a lot of eschatological theology made sense. Also, I’ve been studying the work of Dr. Michael Heiser, and juxtaposing these two schools of thought together opens up my eyes! It’s spiritually rejuvenating!

[@patrick953]

I think the biggest weakness of the Amillennial and Post-millennial views are passages like 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Zechariah 14:2-4, Micah 5:3-6, Revelation 19:19-20 and many more passages like this in both the old and new testaments. Especially 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 which specifically states that the "Man of Lawlessness" must first be revealed and set himself up as God in the temple before the return of Christ. Personally I can't see anyway to get out of the implications of these passages.

[@AMessengerofTruth]

Exactly. The great apostasy happens before Jesus comes back...

[@MrMac6375]

Read some history. There was a man who went into the temple during the 1st century and sat, thus fulfilling the prophecy. Stop adhering to Left Behind as your own eschatological interpretation.

[@inyahwehwetrust4773]

Incredible video, Michael!! I'm so glad to see that you are a Postmil. I have been for about 15 years now and I can say you did a tremendous job introducing Postmillennialism in this video. I pray that Yahweh uses it mightily for the spread of the Gospel. Shalom, Alan

[@Lets.Do.Exegesis]

This is a lot to wrestle with, but am willing to have my views shook. I hold a bit of pre and post mill. Thanks for all the book references 🙏🏾💯

[@awalton1319]

Currently going through the Revelation portion of the BEMA Discipleship podcast with Marty Solomon. This video, with that podcast, and other resources are helping to reshape my understanding of the future and of God's love. Thank God for allowing me to live in this time where His truth is revealed and available to us. After growing up in a Pentecostal church in the foothills of Appalachia, this makes me realize that His burden truly is light.

[@chazchilly9697]

If Satan has been bound currently and over the last couple thousand years…what entity of evil is still unbound to do that work? Just curious how this is explainable…

[@MrMac6375]

Sin of the flesh. Other demons.

[@chazchilly9697]

@@MrMac6375which verses show “Sin of the Flesh” is demons Demons are described as disembodied spirits arent they….not as “sins” No?

[@shortestcomment6445]

​@@chazchilly9697 what he meant was: sin of our human flesh AND the demons (except Satan) are the reason there is still evil in the world

[@chazchilly9697]

@@shortestcomment6445ahhh i didn’t understand the way it was verbalized

[@waynerossiter9962]

Yep. 2 Cor 4:4 calls him the lord of this age. Rev 12:9 says he deceives the whole world. 1 Peter 5:8 calls him a roaring lion. The eschatology being advanced here by IP is completely unbiblical.

[@briannarichardson9511]

This has settled so many of my anxieties

[@richardpetervonrahden6393]

Outstanding. Clearest concise explanation and comparison of the various "-millenial" doctrines I have come across. And an excellent exhortation to focus on the true goal: to follow Jesus and work with him and for him to build his Kingdom where we are right now.

[@madelynHernandez5577]

But why does God need us at all? Can't he make all this happen on his own?

[@TurkeySmashR]

@@madelynHernandez5577 God could make it happen on His own, but how would that demonstrate his love and desire for us? He wants us to come to Him of our own free will. That's what true love is.

[@termination9353]

@@TurkeySmashR Come to me then - The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@mccaski2]

@@termination9353 sources?

[@termination9353]

@@mccaski2 Gospel scripture John 21:24 "This is the disciple[whom Jesus loved/ Lazarus] which testifieth of these things, AND WROTE THESE THINGS: and we[Apostles] know that his(Lazarus) testimony is true." John 11:5 Now Jesus LOVED Martha, and her sister, and LAZARUS John 11:3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him{Jesus], saying, Lord, behold, HE[Lazarus] WHOM THOU LOVEST is sick.. John11:36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he[Jesus] LOVED him[Lazarus]!

[@tracelements]

Thank you for sharing this. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Amen! Christ reigns!!!!

[@averagejoe2232]

I’m noticing a trend. The Christianity I’ve known has been one where fear is often (not always) used as a motivator. Accept Jesus so you don’t burn in Hell, don’t take the Mark, etc. The Christianity I’m learning about now is one that is more more about love and glory. Accept Jesus and follow Him with all your heart, and your need for a transcendent purpose will be fulfilled. Don’t fear for the future, for Christ will be victorious. Etc. Interesting stuff IP.

[@MC-xq9md]

Honestly yeah, the whole idea of eternal torture, terrified me. Any time I messed up, I'd be shaking like an abused spouse, begging God to forgive me. I was so afraid of sinning, I didn't want to do anything and I had sleepless nights thinking about all the people who would burn. So I'. so perplexed when people talk about Hell and it has no effect on them at all (because they deserve eternal torture), some even take joy in the idea of everyone who didn't agree with them writhing in agony for all eternity. And this idea of being a Christian simply to avoid Hell doesn't make sense to me anymore. If it's a relationship and not a religion, what kind of relationship is that?

[@averagejoe2232]

@@MC-xq9md Y’know, Hell never terrified me because I’ve always had a hard time internalizing a belief in an afterlife, even when I was a fundamentalist Christian. But the idea of the majority of humans being tortured forever did cause me to literally shake when I let myself question that stuff. Had it not been for me hearing a defense of annihilationism, I would probably be a staunch atheist today.

[@MC-xq9md]

@@averagejoe2232 I wouldn't say I'm a staunch atheist (I much more prefer the term agnostic) cause I'm not gonna battle tooth and nail to ensure that naturalism is true and I may one day be convinced that God exists. There's a couple religous talking points that I disagree with, but I also disagree with a lot of atheist talking points (such as God being evil, which suffers from the issue as the problem of suffering, just in reverse) I also feel like a lot of religous debates tend to be very hostile with both sides at each others throats

[@MC-xq9md]

@@averagejoe2232 So would you say that the christians who seem unbothered by the doctrine of eternal torture simply don't put too much thought into it?

[@averagejoe2232]

@@MC-xq9md Same. I used to be agnostic atheist, but I’m really just an agnostic now. The reason for that change was my realization that I can’t be completely sure of physicalism, and my primary doubt of God was my doubt that consciousness could exist independently of a brain. I’m still not sure if consciousness could be fundamental, but I’m not sure it can’t, so who knows?

[@aaronhumphrey3670]

I don't know why, but I got a bit emotional learning about this perspective and even had a few tears!!! I can see how scripture supports this view and I am very curious to dive into more study of this view. I also just signed up for your Patreon! I love how you are not trying to twist scripture, but showing why you believe scripture supports this view. All of your videos are such a blessing a a gift from God to me! Thank you for what you do! I am so glad I discovered your channel from one of your interviews. God bless you!

[@elijahharris3936]

Thanks, IP this is great work. I became Post-Mil a couple of years back, after growing up Pre-Mil, through the influence of Apologia (Durbin and White) and Canon Press (Wilson) who also were influenced by Bahnsen and Gentry. I've enjoyed your videos for some time now, and thank God for you, keep it up!

[@PoppinPsinceAD33]

My apologetics teacher turned out to be Amillennialist, and now I think the two other views but pre millennialist make more sense lol

[@ElPibePlay1000]

For quite a while i had in my head the Psalm 138-4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, LORD, when they hear what you have decreed.

[@gubjarturnilsson4591]

Congratulations! You've convinced at least one soul of accepting the view of post-millennialism or at the very least to act and live as if the kingdom is already here.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

That is great to hear!

[@termination9353]

@@InspiringPhilosophy - The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@opticalraven1935]

​@@termination9353Proof?

[@micahfahner2344]

Glad to see your post mill. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for all the work you do it is appreciated

[@davegray8542]

As Mike Hieser says the endtimes is an already, but not yet scenario . Love this .

[@falleneldor]

I like that, and while i miss his eloquent words, its so clear that Michael Hieser is exactly where God intended him to be! God really blessed us all with that child of his light! I learned and still have so much more to learn thanks to Hieser. It seams i have to wait forever since the library never has enough copies of his books to go around!

[@Lionessliving]

Pre trib. Evidence for this is far more overwhelming and convincing. Otherwise, there is no Blessed hope. Eyes up , always 🎉 Maranatha 🎉❤

[@TeamUnscripted]

@InspiringPhilosophy Please do this revelation series asap. I believe this is one of if not the most debated topic among Christians today. This video was desperately needed to explain the historical context of the ‘tribulation’ but I definitely want to see a deeper series on the topic. Specifically an analysis of who you think the ‘man of sin’ is in 2nd Thes.

[@anthonynelson6249]

6:55-Here’s the verse in context: “But each in its own order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at His coming, those who belong to Christ; then the end, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all rule and all authority and power.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭23‬-‭24

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

I am not sure how that changes anything I said.

[@anthonynelson6249]

@@InspiringPhilosophy The context doesn’t render your reading impossible, but IMO the claim that “Paul couldn’t be clearer” doesn’t seem as convincing if you include one preceding verse of context. To my eye, the passage’s chronology is: 1) Christ raised 2) Christ comes again 3) Those who belong to Christ raised 4) The end 5) Christ destroys all rule/authority/power 6) Christ hands the kingdom to the Father Significantly, this is the same chronology presented in Revelation 20. The persecuted believers experience the first resurrection and reign with Christ for 1000 years-then Satan brings all the opposing nations to the holy city, and Christ destroys them. Your chronology seems to insert 5 between 1 and 2. (Side note: How do postmillennialists interpret Rev 20:4-6? If the thousand years are happening now, shouldn’t the resurrection of the righteous have happened already?)

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

I don’t think at all Paul is giving things chronological order here. Verse 25 is not at all suggesting this comes after the second coming. It’s providing context on what must happen before the end.

[@anthonynelson6249]

@@InspiringPhilosophy “But each in its own order” (as well as the subsequent repetition of "then") suggests to me Paul’s specifically talking about chronological order.

[@St.MosestheBlack]

@@anthonynelson6249 bingo.

[@kendrickmccomb4268]

If there were ever a topic I would want you to cover, it is this!

[@realmless4193]

The problem I have with the 70AD view is that this puts the date of authorship (round 90AD) after the date of prophecy making it hard for me to believe it was almost all fulfilled at that time.

[@keepclimbing15]

This is part of my hang up as well.

[@jjphank]

True and there’s too many moving part verses in revelation, to even metaphorically interpret. David Karesh said he was part of that book for instance etc. etc. No we were told the end since were told the beginning and God is the beginning & the end! Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

[@jmac-z8q]

Kenneth Gentry has a book on this called, Before Jerusalem Fell. He argues for an earlier date.

[@thegentlymad5769]

This video doesn’t disappoint, because it is like every other post-mill video I’ve seen on YT. I agree, a series on the Book of Revelation is needed.

[@jjphank]

The end of days in the It chapter of Daniel, mentions 3 7 year periods! Same with the 70th week of Daniel same with the seven years counted in revelation speaking of end of the worlds scenarios in revelation! Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

[@termination9353]

@@jjphank The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@jjphank]

@@termination9353 repent and read below, before you end up in hell for spreading lies: You cannot out psychologize the Bible for God not to throw you into hell for all eternity. In other words, you cannot come up with a good enough excuse here and now, so you will not be able to on judgment day. If you say you did not want to be born, God is going to say you should’ve been born again, that means become a Christian so that’s not gonna work. And there are no other excuses try to think of one. So now you know for the first time in your life, that the Bible is smarter than you and it is a steel trap, smarter than all of mankind, What should you do then? So at least investigate and look to see that these things are true, because right now you just learned the Bible is smarter than you! Prophecy, the Bible is 27% prophecy, that’s future history written in advance. God‘s really sticking his neck out to get it cut off he’s wrong but he hasn’t been wrong about the thousands of prophecies that were fulfilled, so he’ll be right about the end of the world prophecies as well and you’ll have no excuse on judgment day for not looking for truth! Caveat: you cannot look for God in times of chaos says Isaiah 45:19, so you better do it now. In other words,You’ll be too worried about your own survival when chaos hits, than your eternal destiny! Statistic probability of 40 writers writing the Bible with zero margin of deviation, proves God wrote the Bible through the 40 writers! God authored the Bible! DNA does not auto encrypt, the code writer is outside of the code of the 3300000,000,000 lines of computer code in the human genome of our DNA! So who wrote the code to such sophistication? 1,000,000 seconds is 12 days, 1,000,000,000 seconds is 32 years! That’s the difference between 1 million and 1 billion! One person’s DNA could fill the Grand Canyon up to 50 times full of books. John 21:25 “I suppose everything Jesus did, the world wouldn’t have enough room for the books telling of it.“ this verse would be fulfilled! Psalm 139:16 “in my members you have written many books“! Psalm 139 is about the human body!

[@str.77]

@@jjphank Daniel's 70th week never claims to be the end of time and actually cannot be as the 70 weeks are 490 weeks and that period has passed long ago. Revelation OTOH includes no 7-year period at all.

[@jjphank]

@@str.77 You have to look at the original language “weeks”, means weeks of years or seven years ! Go ahead and look it up! Seven years is distinguished concerning the end of the world is all over the Bible revelation, Daniel 12 the last chapter of Daniel the only time that he did not get the answer to the vision that he got because it was for the time of the end!

[@nathanboyer2372]

I do agree with the resounding point: we must continue to do our part to spread the Gospel until Jesus returns in full glory.

[@bairfreedom]

I can see your point on this. Something to think about. Thank you for this presentation brother.

[@overbuiltlimited]

I have pretty darn good reading comprehension, but that quote at 6:18 is brutal.

[@christopherhenderson482]

Being Reformed and Presbyterian, this general position is the position of our persuasion. You will find it in the writings of the vaster part of our historical representatives, and I would suggest the more mature up until the 20th century are Postmillennial when you find some moving to Amillennialism. The Puritans of both Old and New England, Westminster divines, the Scottish Covenanters - all Postmillennialists. Calvin was hard to nail down on the subject, likely Amillennial? His Scottish disciple, Knox, was decidedly postmillennial. It is lodged in our Catechisms (Westminster.) I've read a good chunk of Banhsen and Gentry. I believe there are better representatives, as there are a few camps within us. The Historicist Postmil position best follows the Scriptures I would urge.

[@bulls_eye007]

I think you bring up a lot of interesting points. I am by no means an expert on eschatology and have a lot to learn but one thing I kept thinking about during this video is it almost seems too optimistic. Man is fallen and sinful. When given free will we have seen from the very beginning that man has a tendency to turn from God. Like I said, I don't know that much about eschatology, but it just seems to me this view tends to lose focus on that dark side of humanity. While God is all powerful and would certainly be able to spread His kingdom throughout the world, I'm not too certain this is the method that would be accomplished. Regardless of whatever the ultimately "correct" view is, this was a great video! Love the work you're doing on this channel!

[@tbh334]

As an early Christian I fell under premill teaching went to ministry school and became amilliniest but as I continue to progress I'm certainly going the way of postmill theology. Great video I appreciate all you do Christ will have dominion

[@antonpayne919]

although i do not agree on every topic with you- this one neither- i like your practical approach and the fact that you put Jesus first. and yes, we have forgotten about the great commission and need to get back to it. thanks for reminding me.

[@nathanboyer2372]

Well, you definitely give a lot of food for thought. Maranatha!

[@laurak791]

Well, as an amillenialist, I find myself having a hard time doing things because I'm constantly thinking the end is near. I can only imagine how it must be to the premill crowd since they wait, also, for the tribulations, which I tend to think happened around 70AD. Thanks for the video. It provides a much needed shot of hope!

[@zpetehh]

As a premillennialist, I look forward to Christs return with absolute joy! The world is in high gear getting worse and worse but that means Jesus is coming soon! We ought not to sit and wait but work until Jesus comes! Live holy lives and preach the Word to all nations. He is coming soon there is no doubt.

[@mastershake4641]

Like Zpetehh said, we look forward to the end because this place sucks. We actually care more about the great commission because we see time is running out and we need to spread the gospel to as many people as we can before the end comes. Post Millenialism is a fairy tale that says God will magically change everyones heart and we will all sing kumbaya together for 1000 years. Its just like calvinism and puts all the onus on God and removes all responsiblity from yourself. It aint happening.

[@PoppinPsinceAD33]

@@mastershake4641that’s a complete straw man of post millennialialism, if anything I see post millennialists and amillenialists putting MUCH more emphasis on spreading the Gospel and improving the world

[@RolandoMartinez-bp1ox]

​@@PoppinPsinceAD33I don't think it's supposed to be a competition.

[@falleneldor]

A year or two ago, after a particulay bad week of global news, and daily, weekly, monthly struggles i looked out the window... I asked "when are you comming Jesus? I hope, for all our sake that it is soon. There is too much despair. How much longer will "a little while" be? I Asked... i belive God answered me that moment. I saw the last brown leaf on the tree, fall upon the backyard filled with leafs blanketing compketly tbe grass... And the words appered in my mind: "Not untill, the last child who i planned to be born is born...can the last leaf fall... I feel like this thought was an answer to by dread, and my hope. I turned off the news. I raked up the leafs i was procrastinating on cleaning up for weeks by then... My chore was before me. Gods chores are his to tend... Thank God, because worrying about 7 billion people is too much for any of us to worry about! Also thinking about how many more beautiful children must enter this world, helped me to realise the numbers in heaven, will be great! There will be so much wonderful life abundant overflowing with Love for all that God has made! "Every knee will bow and every tung will confess"... Hallelujah!

[@ethanvailliencourt5298]

I am a 17 year old Christian from the Southeastern U.S. My location, or even my whole state, is currently being plagued with denominational divisions and hyper-literal interpretations of Biblical passages. I have always been one who must have sufficient evidence for something before I will believe in it, and I think there is more than enough evidence that attests to the truth of the Gospel. Nevertheless, my point is, I am very thankful for your content. I appreciate how you read biblical passages in light of their cultural context, which in turn gives a more accurate and encapsulating understanding of what the ancient writer was trying to convey. I would be as good as an apostate or transgressor if I were to publicize the interpretations that you uphold (which interpretations I mostly agree with) where I live, but I am beyond thankful for your ministry and your videos. And another thing, I am also incredibly interested in the Creation of God (animals, plants, landscapes) to the point where I have grown very fond of it. I greatly enjoy the content you put out concerning Christianity’s influence on modern science and your interpretation of Genesis. I just wanted you to know that people like myself enjoy your content, and I wish all Christians would assume your mindset. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you always.

[@ethanhocking8229]

Conservative Evangelical Fundamentalism is a false religion. It is not the faith that Jesus taught. It’s an heretical cult.

[@ethanhocking8229]

I grew up homeschooled in a Fundamentalist household. I know exactly what you’re talking about. My own parents no longer view me as a Christian.

[@clouds-rb9xt]

Bless you, I myself am 20. I was wondering if more young people watched this content, glad to hear I'm not alone. I'd like to get to know you better but I'm probably being silly, but still, I really don't talk to many fellow Christians on the web, most of the groups I'm in online are non-Christian affiliated

[@BrotherDave80]

​@@ethanhocking8229 Nothing wrong with fundamental christianity. They do their best to adhere to the scriptures. Be thankful for them.

[@ethanhocking8229]

@@BrotherDave80 Fundamentalists ruin people’s lives, in my experience. All they want to do is control everyone with rigid interpretations and outdated traditions like the Pharisees of old.

[@puritanpioneer1646]

Thank you for utilizing Bahnsen and Gentry, both are amazing scholars, my theological background is Reformed, and Presuppositional so seeing you use those 2 guys is good to see, thank you, #datpostmill

[@davidadamovic1950]

Amazing video! I've struggled with Jesus' prophecies on his 2nd coming not happening imminently, but you greatly helped. Im still questioning and sometimes doubting, but you provide great resources 😁. BTW, you should add clip options so we people can clip and share parts of your videos

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

I’ll see if can set that up

[@jjphank]

Mathew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

[@Swiftninjatrev]

@@jjphank you literally went " I need to spam this all over this comments section"

[@jjphank]

@@Swiftninjatrev what do you want to know I have the End times/end of days, down pretty good! Read this from Mathew 24 after they asked Jesus about the end of the world, & the SIGN of his coming, Here is what he has to say! MATHEW 24: 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. 23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the SIGN (this answers the question in verse 3) of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; 49 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; 50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, 51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

[@Swiftninjatrev]

@@jjphank lol, love ya brother

[@Light86637]

i have a question, what about the verses that talk about most people going to hell and only few going to be with jesus in heaven

[@F0r3v3rT0m0rr0w]

I hope that's true. I don't see it happening... It certainly could happen YHWH has no limits. but our culture is very quickly becoming atheist and Christian hating.

[@laugustam]

Brother Jones, please put all these video contents in a book too. I'd love to have a physical copy of all your work. So incredibly thorough! God bless you and keep you! 🙏🏼♥️

[@Dht1kna]

What's the point of the Book of Revelation if it was written after 70AD tribulation. What is the use of a consolation or warning when the event has already happened

[@INTP_Apologist]

I rather enjoyed this video and found it rather informative. I’ve been studying the end times prophesies and this helped me to come to a conclusion. I used to hold to a premillennialist view including a pre-tribulation rapture. However, this video as well as your videos on the rapture prompted me to do more research. I now believe that 1 Thessalonians 4:17 is talking about the second coming of Christ where we’re caught up in the clouds to meet Christ and then return in glory with Him. One thing that proved that for me was the Greek word apantēsis used in 1 Thess, referencing the practice at that time of people exiting the city to meet with someone of importance and then reentering triumphantly. Thank you for pushing me towards a more clear view of the prophesies (though I’m open to change if the evidence points elsewhere ever).

[@lanceyourlot]

Dude, this puts a flicker of hope in me. Thanks.

[@falleneldor]

I like that! Jesus can take a flicker and fan the flame turn it into a mighty light house! The great message of all the bible, is that there is hope! Hope saves us, hope lifts us up and inspires us to dream, so that we can plan and build the kingdom of heaven on earth as it is in heaven. P.s. I love your Arthurian screen name! Personally, my favorite knights of the roundtable are Gawain and Galahad.

[@jasonkane958]

That was very good. I studied post-mill about 12 months ago. I dont consider my self post-mill but definately gave me an optimistic post mill attitude. You video was very consice, hit on all the scriptues and very well explained.

[@joshuamelton9148]

Post millennialism viewpoint is fascinating. From what I heard it was a popular viewpoint in the 19th Century until World War 1 and World War 2 back to back. Dispensational premillenialism, historical premillenialism, Amillennialism and Post millennialism are all fascinating. Keep up the great work Inspiring Philosophy

[@wondergolderneyes]

Yeah, I've heard that too

[@falleneldor]

I think that a couple of world wars, and discovery and development of the ability to split atoms and ending the persecuction of Jewish people, repatriation to thier holy land is going to have a dramatic effect on the global understaning regarding "end times"... Its increasingly diffacult to imagine a world on our current trajectory leading to global peice and utopia instead of "WW III", "globalization; New World Order", "mark of the beast", "The anti-Christ", and "dogs and cats living togther mass hysteria!"... That last ones from Ghostbusters, but I hope that means you get my point then.😁 There's histronics to make you afraid to buy something you dont need like another BS series of doomsday books/videos or seminar which is just some random persons fan fiction... But then there is sometimes an ancient babalonian diety on top of a building and a 50 foot marshmallow stomping in churches in manhattan unleashed by some know nothing jerk unaware of the spritual warfare manafesring all over the city...Then who you gonna call? Well, in the REAL WORLD it's gonna have to be Jesus because the Ghostbusters are fictional characters. Ok, jokes aside. The whole point of Revelation seams to me that its just saying, "ok there is bad times, worse times, and THE WORST OF TIMES. But, its all going to be ok, because, "the end" was written before "in the begining" even began..." Only The Father knows the day and hour of the return of The Son. We can have our opinions, and conversations, but we should never let that divide us, it should bring us togther really if we are truly trusting of God, because only he knows then that time will come. Just think how stressfull "tax season" is; and thats just rendering unto Caesar whats his... Yikes. If we could calculate and influence the day Jesus comes back?!?!?!; well all hell might just break loose! 😊😁😉

[@termination9353]

- The Gospel of Jesus was originally one book, written by Lazarus in consultation with the Apostles [John 21:24] and published soon after Jesus left them on their own. The religion was hijacked by Rome, the Gospel was broken up scrambled adulterated into a bunch of competing narratives. Later four of those adulterated gospels were canonized with falsely ascribed authorship and a Gnosticism cover-story. It was the finding of an original Gospel of Jesus scroll in Jerusalem that gained the Knights Templar power over the Church and their eventual undoing when the church finally retaliated against them Friday 13th.

[@dtphenom]

​@@termination9353 do you any evidence of anything you are claiming?

[@termination9353]

@@dtphenom The Gospel narrative evidence to start with John 21:24 "This is the disciple[whom Jesus loved/ Lazarus] which testifieth of these things, AND WROTE THESE THINGS: and we[Apostles] know that his testimony is true." John 11:5 Now Jesus LOVED Martha, and her sister, and LAZARUS John 11:3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him{Jesus], saying, Lord, behold, HE[Lazarus] WHOM THOU LOVEST is sick.. John11:36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he[Jesus] LOVED him[Lazarus]!

[@AMessengerofTruth]

2 Thess. 1-4 We cannot ignore this... He will not come back unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed...

[@chetanpaulr]

Nope even in the case of Christ reigning now doesn't mean premillennialist view of eschatology is done away with, because the reign of the 1000 years is yet in the future on earth, and both reigning in heaven with Father and reigning on earth himself are separate, Christ is waiting in heaven with the Father to reign on earth

[@3phemaral]

❤️👍 Awesome job! I’ve enjoyed much of your content…but I must say, just WOW. So inspirational. Such a breath of fresh air. I’ve always been a Christian. Despite a few unfortunate circumstances in my own life and concerns with respect to how various “authorities” have treated people I’ve loved and respected, I’ve never doubted the truth of the Biblical message. However, in more recent times the cacophony of modern media has often brought Emerson to my mind: “…where in Christendom is the Christian…” I look a various denominations and houses of worship with a fretting trepidation. I’ve never had a crisis of faith, but I’ve been so often plagued by a crisis of courage in that faith. To speak ill of any other human being, while holding to the Bible and Christianity in my mind, it makes me sick in heart and stomach. All my life I’ve heard people claiming Christian identity saying these people or those people are damned, cursed, or our enemies. Every one of those words feels like nails piercing my ears, and I need to go looking somewhere else. But, at the same time, argument of any kind makes me so anxious. In the context of any communion of Christians, that also makes me sick at heart. I believe there are so many people like me these days. All of us silent. All of us constantly struggling to untangle what it means to be meek and courageous. All of us crushed by the recognition that it is easiest to speak with absolute certainty when you understand little and empathize with few. “It’s a slow and gradual process, and it will be successful.” That is exactly what I needed to hear. I know that. I believe that the end is certain. God is outside time. For that which is undefined, cause and effect are meaningless. Incarnate in creation, time passes slowly. To the Creator, the Kingdom at the End of Time and the first will of Creation are a seamless unity. What is willed is done. I just hear that so seldom these days, and not with such conviction. Everything is desperate, so much crisis, all my life I’ve been told there is an imminent apocalypse. Yes, I’ve always told people, we are on the brink of apocalypse…and apocalypse of productivity and progress. Yes, I’ve always told people, all our institutions are in an unimaginable crisis…a crisis of wealth and prosperity. Never before has civilization so profoundly triumphed over material needs. There is more than enough to feed everyone in every way. Our ideologies of pragmatic necessity are profoundly inadequate to this incomprehensible triumph. I’m 50 years old now, and all of my life I’ve watched us drift aimlessly distracted by idle wants and snatching whatever our neighbor takes in hand…like toddlers that recognize an object exists and might be interesting only because another toddler picks that thing up. How much longer can people maintain this illusion to provide a target for acquisitive ambitions? “It’s a slow and gradual process, and it will be successful.” Thanks.

[@racksityentertainment]

What about the words of Jesus reported in John 14… ? In your view of Jesus’ return, it seems like Christians are the ones preparing a place for Christ to reign by gradually assembling the world around the values of his kingdom… but in his words, he is the one preparing a place for the elected… Other verses suggest that believers are supposed to leave earth for heaven (for exemple 1 Thessalonian 4) in a really physical way… and that will be the goal of the second coming…

[@animalcart4128]

Doesn't Christ work through the church and it's people?

[@SaltLight7]

I am so thankful you made this. You don't see much content on Post-M. Historically you usually see Post-M popular when the "church is winning" and Pre-M popular when "bad things" are happening. Since we live in a post-WW2 era most views are Pre-M.

[@empressofkale]

So much for smiting. Way to ruin my Palm Sunday 😂. Jk, thanks for making another awesome video.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you

[@FRodriguez_]

Partial preterism is the way. We disagree on a number of secondary/tertiary issues, but I’m happy to see we agree on this! Thankful for your work, brother.

[@JasonSumner]

If anyone is frustrated and seeking peace regarding eschatology: Preterism (Jesus returned in 70AD) takes away all of the confusion. It was "the end of the age" when He returned. It was not "the end of the world." (We are alive today, and we are living proof of this) It was a "Jubilee" (Leviticus 25). God "hit the reset button" in 70AD. Let us now "Contend for the faith which was once for all (in 70AD) deliverd to the saints!" (Jude 3) Peace. God bless!

[@davidjanbaz7728]

Nobuddy saw him ! so it obviously didn't happen then but everyone will see him in his Second not Third coming!

[@JasonSumner]

@@davidjanbaz7728 "Nobody saw Him" That's not faith, brother. "We walk by faith, not by sight." Jesus said that He was coming in their generation (not our generation). Therefore, He came. If He said it, we believe it.

[@FTBYoutube]

​@@davidjanbaz7728They actually saw Him coming in the clouds with an army of angels in AD 66 at the start of the Jewish War, as recorded for example in Pseudo-Hegesippus, a conventional title for a 4th century adaptor of "The Jewish War" of the 1st century historian Josephus, described: "a certain figure appeared of tremendous size, which many saw, just as the books of the Jews have disclosed, and before the setting of the sun there were suddenly seen in the clouds chariots in the clouds and armed battle arrays by which the cities of all Iudaea and its territories were invaded.".

[@ryankittle3431]

I’m glad you are making eschatology videos. Had a feeling you were postmillennial before I heard you say it. I went from dispy premill to postmillennial myself.

[@r_r_rye2441]

Calling premillennialism a "failure" of the great commission is a crass take, and this video makes the same stretches of interpretation it purports to discredit.

[@doriandagoat44]

Thank you for all your work for these videos, and being a thorough scholar in the scientific and theological community.

[@joshdb142]

Premillenial doesn't have to be a literal 1k years either. I mean we can hope that all will accept Jesus as king but I think it ignores alot of scripture that says they won't.

[@joywebster2678]

Doctrine of Election involves that it isn't man's nature to seek God and the narrow path, so there are the few that will by God's grace accept Salvation and trave the narrow road. But we know not who they are so we must preach to all nations.

[@MaxInAus]

I'm a partial preterist. I'm convinced Christ returned in judgement in 70AD, destroyed Jerusalem and the temple, obolished the law and ushered in the new covenant of grace and is reigning as King.

[@KronosSion]

Im only about 8 minutes in, but if Christ will eventually have all enemies under his feet (converted) do you think the already dead may have a chance to repent? Especially those who died before Christ was born.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

I think it is possible.

[@thenopasslook]

@@InspiringPhilosophy Wishful thinking, but Hebrews says that judgment comes after death and there’s no verse that speaks of repentance after death in scripture.

[@305thief8]

@@thenopasslook iirc Jesus when he was dead he was preaching to the people in sheol or the grave to try to convince them to repent and come to God. So it might be very possible

[@CJPanichi343]

@@thenopasslook In the book of revelation, there is described a time when the already dead will be raised to be judged. We know also that we won’t be in unconscious existence while dead bodily so there leaves ample room for repentance after bodily death. There are also other scriptural allusions of the idea that those with no or incorrect knowledge of Christ will have equal opportunity to choose.

[@kriegjaeger]

@@305thief8 Paradise, a section of upper Sheol, he took the righteous dead who were waiting there to heaven and makes intercession for all who follow. Lower Sheol though, the unrighteous is possibly the great abyss Satan is given the key to. I'd like to think it was possible to save everyone, but no one is without excuse. @kronos sion see the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

[@SugoiEnglish1]

Dion Sanchez ​The problem is assuming biblical prophecy is conditional. If it was, the first disciples didn't see it that way as they took Jesus words about the temple destruction (signs for them ) and fled! Paul also said, the gospel HAS BEEN preached unto all the world. ESV present perfect tense.

[@thecollierreport]

I've been getting to the same spot for a while. I'm genuinely exploring how we, as the Body of Christ, are being misled and played by dispensationalism, which I haven't seen bear good fruit. I am wondering if we are delaying the return of Christ by our inaction.

[@themarkfunction]

I would recommend extreme caution when we declare that prophecy can be changed or not come about as it was given (around the 18-19 minute mark in this video). Deut 18:22 says "when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him." (ESV). There is a difference when a prophecy has an if/then condition. Jeremiah 18 is similar to the many conditional covenants given in the Mosaic Law: if you obey then I will bless, but if you do not then I will curse. But there are prophecies that do not have if/then conditions; these prophecies will come about as they are spoken by the Lord's messenger. One eschatological example is Ezekiel 48:8-14, in which the Lord God allocates an eternal inheritance to the Zadokian line of Levites. Verse 11 clearly says that this will happen (future) because of something the Zadokian priests had already (past) done. This prophecy will not change or be conditional. There are many others as well but I like to think about this one because it juxtaposes the truth of an eternal line of Levitical priests to the truth of the eternal Melchizadek priesthood of Jesus. It's not an either-or proposition, but a both-and. So many of our disagreements about eschatology come from whether we view things primarily as earthly OR heavenly, but the Scripture clearly teaches both-and (Matthew 16:9). We get similar hints for example when Jesus tells Pilate that His kingdom is not of this world or his followers would be fighting for him (John 18:36). We see Paul constantly teaching that this time of the church was a complete mystery to the Old Testament prophets, which every eschatological framework struggles with; how is it a mystery if there were so many prophecies about bringing in the nations? The answer is both-and! God's foolishness is higher than our wisdom! Definitely appreciate the emphasis on how pre-trib folks miss the point of the Great Commission and just focus on end times, though. That is definitely a distortion of the purpose of the Great Commission. I struggle quite a bit with the language of us "bringing in the kingdom". We are told to take the Gospel out, we are not told to "build the kingdom" or whatever. God through Christ does the building! It seems a bit western/American to me, that we are giving ourselves this participation trophy, but hey.

[@danatowne5498]

This is an important message, no matter what happens or when (for us). I have never been personally convicted of "the rapture" by the Holy Spirit and I've been hearing about it for 50 years. It sounds like a "get out of jail free" card to me, and that just doesn't wash with my own study or conviction. Thank you for putting out a solid alternative view, really!

[@opticalraven1935]

Exactly and it irks me that Christians act like this going to happen and it won't. It will happen bit not hiw they expect.

[@danatowne5498]

@@opticalraven1935 , I hear you but we really HAVE to try to get along with each other. It's the one way we are supposed to be known to the rest of the world, you know? I think that until we figure that out He won't be coming back...and it seems we have a long way to go. What hurts my heart to the core is when the US 2nd Amendment is preached from a pulpit. What on earth or in heaven do guns have to do with Christ???? I try to pray without rancor for us all.

[@GTWAL]

IP I genuinely love and cherish your work that God has given you to do, you are a great part in God's kingdom helping defend the gospel and share the news! God bless you and your work!

[@daltonharmon1018]

The way I think that the end times is gonna pan out is that as the world ends within the spirit world it'll slowly start to become more apparent here where we dwell, namely as the truth gets more connected to this world more supernatural things will happen. Edit: I know I'm fairly unique for thinking this way and some people think my way of thinking is bad or wrong or impossible. It's just... what I think.

[@DampBiscuitt]

Well now I’m a postmillenialist. Was pre just from growing up this video changed me. Thanks!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

That is wonderful to hear.

[@omosango7870]

hold on there... don't get swayed by one youtube video. research for yourself. postmil has its issues as well. Someone else here said we will know in hindsight who was right. When we see Christ after the end of all things, we will all know, and I'm sure those who were right will get an extra gold-star on their papers. focus on spreading the Gospel, and pray.

[@Cuhpri]

This view does not make sense to me in light of the OT prophets. If we only had the NT to analyze I think that it would be fair to hold this view. But we do not. We have an OT that has much to say on eschatology. This view does not seem consistent with Daniel, Ezekiel and the final chapters of Zechariah (which explicitly describes Jesus' return to earth and reign afterwards). Revelation is not "so cryptic that nothing is clear about it", as it is often portrayed. Much of it is allusions to the OT and the OT provides more clarity and context to interpret what is being said in Revelation. As do the gospels and the epistles. Daniel, Zechariah, Psalms 2, Matthew 24 + 26, Mark 13-14, Luke 21 and Revelation 12 are perfectly consistent with Paul's teachings about the nation of Israel in Romans 9-11. And these are all consistent if interpreted according to the pre-mill model. Zechariah 14, Psalms 2, Ezekiel, Luke 19, Matthew 13:36-43, Revelation 20 and Paul's teachings about Jesus' reign (presently and in the future) are all consistent with the pre-mill model of Jesus' return and reign. Pre-mill seems to have a larger explanatory scope across both Testaments, being consistent with God's old covenant promises to Israel and consistent with God's new covenant promises. Which were promised again to Israel but extended to the rest of the world, because God's heart is salvation for all mankind.

[@RA4J]

This made me more amillenial but I appreciate the focus on the Great Commission! Great job

[@freedomslunch]

Pre-millenialism doesn't equate to pessimism. It equates to biblical understanding.

[@animalcart4128]

No it doesn't.

[@freedomslunch]

@@animalcart4128 yes it does, liar.

[@davebella298]

This is the best presentation of this topic I've heard yet. Even if it turns out to be wrong how can we in good conscience live in any way?