Four Views of the End Times: Christian Views on Jesus' Second Coming

Rose Publishing; Timothy Paul Jones

ISBN 10: 1596360895 ISBN 13: 9781596360891

Publisher: Rose Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

So what does the Bible actually say about the end times that lead to the return of Jesus Christ? The differing ideas that divide believers into four major points-of-view are examined in the Four Views of the End Times pamphlet. This bestseller tackles Pre- and Post-millennialism, as well as Historic Premillennialism and Amillennialism in12 panels of objective information. For each view, the glossy full-color pamphlet includes a definition of the position with supporting Scriptures, a time line of the view’s popularity, and a sampling of Christian leaders supporting that view. Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 33" long. Fits inside most Bible covers.
  The events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ are controversial, and many Christians identify with one of four positions: Dispensational Premillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, Amillennialism, or Postmillennialism. The Four Views of the End Times pamphlet makes the viewpoints and their biblical support easy to understand. Packed with information regarding what Jesus and Paul taught about the end times, the pamphlet also includes a list of important terms and their definitions, such as:

• Church
• Eschatology
• Rapture
• The Great Tribulation
• Preterism

  Four Views of the End Times pamphlet addresses end-time eschatology, outlining the four major points of view regarding events leading up to the second coming of Christ. Below is the outline applied to each of the four views with a few examples: 

• What is emphasized by the view
   
• Which Scriptures seem to support the position
   
• The time period for the view’s main popularity
  • Dispensational Premillennialism
    • Gained acceptance in the 1800s and is still widespread
    Historic Premillennialism
    • The earliest view following the time of the apostles
    Amillennialism
    • Emerged in the 5th century; championed by St. Augustine
    Postmillennialism
    • Became popular in the 1800s but decreased in 1900s as a result of the Great Depression
       
    A graphic timeline showing the order of events held by that view
      A sampling of Christian leaders sharing the viewpoint
    • Dispensational Premillennialism
      • Dr. Charles Stanley
      • Rev. Tim Lahaye
      • Hal Lindsay
      Historic Premillennialism
      • Justin Martyr AD 100-165
      • John Warwick Montgomery – current
      Amillennialism
      • Martin Luther 
      • John Calvin
      Postmillennialism
      • Jonathan Edwards
      • C. H. Spurgeon
      • R.C. Sproul

About this title

About the Author:

In addition to bachelor's and master's degrees in biblical literature and pastoral ministry, Timothy Paul Jones has earned the doctorate in educational leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has received the Baker Book House Award for excellence in theological scholarship as well as the North American Professors of Christian Education Scholastic Recognition Award for his doctoral research in the field of spiritual formation.   Besides writing Why Trust the Bible? (Rose Publishing) and The Gospels: Lost and Found (Rose Publishing), Dr. Jones has authored numerous other books. In 2003, Christianity Today Online selected Christian History Made Easy for its listing of the "Top Ten Entry Points to Christian History."   In 2007, Dr. Jones became the Assistant Professor of Leadership and Church Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Nearly one-half million of his books and pamphlets are in print around the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rose Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1596360895
• ISBN 13: 9781596360891
• Binding: Pamphlet
• Number of pages: 2