Dispensatioal Premil vs Historic Premil

kclee4jc · #1 12-13-2011, 08:45 PM

Dispensational Premillienialism versus Historic Premillienalism. Lets discuss it. Differences? Similarities? Anything ya got

Jay · #2 12-14-2011, 01:45 AM

I had never heard of that there was much in the way of a second set for the premillinialist. I grew up with dispensationalist teachings and still view much of the work of prophecy and redemption in that light. However, I am not sure what the historical premillinialist point of view would hold as being so different, with the possible exception that they do not break down the ages into 'dispensations' of God's dealings with man. I could misunderstand that, but that is about as close as I can guess without ever having heard of it before.

kclee4jc · #3 12-14-2011, 03:26 AM

Historic premillenialism teaches Post Trib Rapture. It is my understanding that they don't see as much of a difference between Israel and the Church as dispensationalists do. I really don't know how they view redemptive history in comparison to dispensationalists. I def believe post trib rapture, but I also see the various dispensations that I have been taught by dispensationalist teachers.

Scott Hutchinson · #4 12-14-2011, 09:28 AM

http://mikebickle.org/resources/resource/3070

Jay · #5 12-14-2011, 11:07 AM

I see. I was not aware of that, but I know of a good man that I would say holds to your view. I can not wholly agree with it myself as yet, but if the Lord does not return soon, I may have to abandon my belief in a pre-trib rapture, although I am either inclined toward a pre-wrath, or mid-trib position now. I see too much that is happening to believe that the church is going to escape from world wide persecution.

houston · #6 12-14-2011, 11:13 AM

Jay, don't do it! Post trib leads to partial preterism!!

Jay · #7 12-14-2011, 11:26 AM

I never said that I would, but I am actually having to reevaluate my position on a pre-trib rapture. I heard it taught, but I am having to reconsider in the light of recent events. I have reached the conclusion that it is possible that the church might at least see the Anti-Christ revealed.

Scott Hutchinson · #8 12-14-2011, 12:41 PM

It's always good to reexamine our views because one could overlook some things in coming to one's conclusions on Biblical matters.

Jay · #9 12-14-2011, 02:15 PM

I will agree with that statement in part. I do believe that many things are so clear that we should not have any question about them.

kclee4jc · #10 12-14-2011, 03:30 PM

Houston's comment was a jest. lol
he is a partial preterist!
Ultimately, while I believe that the Church will go through the Tribulation (which is 3 1/2 years by the way), I am looking for Him daily. While He may not come for the entire church today, He may 'rapture' me today by the way of death. It is important to put our faith in the Holy Ghost and the Word of God, not our particular view of prophecy. If I could say anything to edify the undecided, get ready to go through and always be ready to go out! And most of all, always keep your eyes on Jesus Christ, even less than the events that are taking place all around.