What is the Millennial Reign of Christ in Revelation 20? Amil, Premil or Postmil?

When a PHD credited Professor of New Testament Interpretation can be this humble about his own explanations and stance on these things, it is quite interesting that Christians who are far less studied can scoff and slander others for holding a different view than they. Thank you, Dr. Schreiner for your clarity, charity, and candor.

He presented premillenialism so well that I was shocked when he said he leans more towards amillenialism.

Though I'm a convinced premillenialist, this man's graciousness on a tough subject is very refreshing. For one thing, he didn't call anyone "stupid" or a "liar."

Anybody else feel like watching this a dozen times, just in case you missed something? This is a fascinating video.

Wow this mans humility and gracefulness is far more important than any of the endtimes doctrines. I'm just happy to be in the kingdom of God after hearing such a delightful man of God.

Very impressed by his explanation of each belief and his resolve to present them without bias. I lean towards premillennialism but his points about a-millennial have spark in me an interest to study it more. If he can approach each theory without bias and be educated on each so can I. Great video and keep up the good work.

His conclusion should be required listening for every Christian. This is one of the best presentations on this topic I have ever seen. Thank you.

The more I read Revelation and research, the more convinced I become that we cannot know the answer right now because not enough has been revealed to us in the world yet. I think it will become clearer with time.

I greatly appreciate this talk. Dr Schreiner argues the case persuasively for both Premillennialism and Amillennialism. I liked it so much, I've spent some time transcribing what he says. As I pause the video to type a few words, I can't help noticing how many times he smiles! I think he enjoys the stimulation of winsomely presenting an argument - including one he is not ultimately sold on!

Thank you for your explanation. It made Amillennial clearer to me. I had not heard of that term until recently and was confused. I don't personally agree but respect what others believe.

I love this channel! And I'm postmillenial and I think it's bloomed since the filming of this video. Please consider another on the subject.

Amillenialism as a unit makes absolute perfect sense biblically.

What an amazing video explanation presented in such a balanced way! Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge.

Wonderfully and beautifully balanced presentation of the views regarding millennium. I am a premill, but I am always learning to be humble towards those who don't hold my views, especially in non essential matters compared to the Gospel.

Thanks Dr Thomas, I love how you graciously explain things and also very clearly know that we all are limited in our knowledge and we can certainly lean towards one view but we should not be conceited to think we know it all.

“In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, and in all things charity.”– Rupertus Meldenius This is a non-essential, but very interesting, even fun, to consider.

As a futuristic premillennialist, this brother did a great job! It really is solely between amil and premil, those are the only views that can biblically hold water! We all need to make sure that we’re looking at our theology through the lenses of our Bible and not looking at our Bible through the lenses of our theology.

John Piper did an excellent job of moderating the debate. I am a Premillennialist, but each one of the men acted as gentlemen in discussing their differences. Thankfully, all things are going exactly according to God's timetable. When we stand before Him we will all have to modify our theology in one area or another. In the meantime, let's "occupy until He comes!" Luke 19:13.

What a refreshing perspective. Dr. Schreiner, your humbleness on this topic was so appreciated. I am actually a new seminary student, and I was wracked with fear about choosing the "wrong" school based on eschatological convictions. I wasn't (and still am not) even sure what MY beliefs are, but seeing the exteme vitriol between dispensational and covenant theologians online really caused me a lot of stress. It's so nice to hear this topic addressed BIBLICALLY and with a humble heart. Thanks again!

I'm grateful for this issue on a number of levels. 1. I'm grateful that it's not a Gospel requirement theologically. We aren't guilty of damnation for getting this one wrong. 2. I'm grateful that we have theological issues like this where we can disagree and wrestle with theology in good fellowship with each other. 3. Most of all, I'm grateful that in our wrestling God's glory still shines through the text of his revelation to us. He is all the more beautiful and glorious to me even where our theological conclusions are less than certain. I have no doubt that God knows how difficult this issue is for us to discern from the revelation that he has provided. If anything, this tells me that what is important isn't the historical implications of the text (past, present, or future), but rather that God is sovereign in all matters at all times. He has a plan although we may not be able to discern it very well at all, and we can trust him in this, especially that he has provided his promised Messiah, Jesus Christ, that we might trust him in all his name entails.