Have We Missed the Second Coming?: A Critique of the Hyper-preterist Error (by Ken Gentry, Jr.)

"Perhaps the title of this book intrigues you: Have We Missed the Second Coming? But if you are in an evangelical church a real possibility exists that you might soon experience a new doctrine invading your church and disrupting its peace. 

"The hyper-preterist movement teaches that Jesus’ second coming occurred in the first century when the Jewish temple was destroyed in AD 70.  And that the great resurrection occurred at the same time. And that the resurrection body is spiritual rather than physical. And that the judgment of men occurred in AD 70 as well. And many other errors are gradually developing as it "integrates downward into the void" (to use an apt Van Til phrase).

"Hyper-preterism is a new theological construct in evangelical circles. It has developed a rather enthusiastic and combative body of followers. What they lack in numbers, they more than make up for in noise. 

"This book offers a brief introduction, summary, and critique of the system. Don’t let your church and Christian friends be blindfolded to this new error. To be forewarned is to be forearmed."

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The Debate Over the End: Paul Viggiano and Douglas Hamp

"The End of the World has been a fascinating area of biblical study for Millennia. Recorded live at the, "It's the End of the World as We Know It Conference" at Branch of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Torrance CA, Pastor Paul Viggiano (Historic Post-Millennial) a Presbyterian and Pastor Douglas Hamp (Dispensational Pre-Millennial) of Calvary Chapel discuss in a rich and irenic fashion what the Bible says about how the world ends.

"This is easily the most interesting debate of it's kind in recent years and possibly one of the most approachable for those seeking to understand this intensely interesting and confusing area of Christian concern. Moderated by Brian Godawa before an audience of hundreds, we're sure you'll enjoy this earnest discussion."

Disclaimer on Douglas Hemp: Hemp is a public opponent of the doctrine of predestination

Free Download: The Victory of Christian Culture (by Daniel F. N. Ritchie)

The Victory of Christian Culture: An Exposition of Isaiah 65:17-25 by Daniel F. N. Ritchie is available as a free download. On this short book, Ritchie writes:

This work was originally an exposition that I had to write for my D.Min course at The North American Reformed Seminary. By publishing it in this format, I hope to bring the contents to a wider audience. The position which it advocates is what is known as “postmillennialism.”

 

This is not a good term, as it implies that an optimistic view of the future stands or falls on a particular interpretation of Revelation 20. Yet this is not what postmillennialism is really about, it is primarily concerned with defending the idea that Christ’s kingdom will be victorious in history.

 

While a minority view in the modern Reformed world, it was once the standard Reformed position (as opposed to the pessimism of Lutheranism). Obviously one does not have the space here to answer every objection against, or even make every argument for postmillennialism, nevertheless, this might be a good place for those wishing to look into the issue to begin their studies. Hopefully, it will cause some modern Calvinists to return to the eschatological and cultural transformational views of their Reformed forebears.

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New Book: Preaching and the Victory of the Gospel (by John M. Otis)

Preaching and the Victory of the Gospel is a 590 page systematic presentation of the biblical promises pertaining to God’s plan for human history from Genesis to Revelation – one of great victory for Christ’s church, not defeat.  

The two theological systems of Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism often do battle over eschatological issues. What is the millennium and when does it come?  Is it before or after Christ’s Second Coming?  What is the destiny for the church of Christ?

Preaching and the Victory of the Gospel advocates the major tenets of Covenant Theology with this main emphasis – all of the various covenants of promise promote the victory of the church. A sovereign God cannot lose in history, and He definitely does not ordain the defeat of His church.

Our theology should be rooted in a faithful exegesis of biblical passages, and this faithful exegesis demonstrates that the millennium is before His Second Coming.  Jesus is presently King of kings and Lord of lords and is presently sitting on David’s throne in heaven, subduing the nations as promised in Psalm 110. The Great Commission will be fulfilled prior to Christ’s Second Coming to such an extent that the knowledge of the Lord will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea.  It is guaranteed because Jesus has all authority and power in heaven and earth (Matt. 28:18-20).

The amazing thing is that Jesus preaches through His preachers.  Jesus is exercising dominion over the nations through the instrumentality of His church.  Jesus is going forth conquering to conquer (Rev. 6:2), and His church is the God ordained agent for this glorious truth.  King Jesus has provided divinely powerful weapons to His church for the spiritual conquest of the earth – that of preaching and prayer.  The church of Christ is an invincible spiritual army that uses these weapons to assault the gates of hell, bringing captive all thoughts to the obedience of Christ.

This victory perspective was commonplace among many preachers of the 18^th and 19^th Centuries, inspiring and propelling world missions.  God was pleased to bring to pass some of history’s greatest revivals because of faithful preaching and praying.  One chapter shows how God magnificently used the preaching of George Whitefield, Samuel Davies, Daniel Baker, and Charles Spurgeon to advance Christ’s cause.

Cost $25.00 in US (includes postage and handling); $30.00 in Canada.  

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Taking the Future for Christ (Joe Morecraft)

The Victory of Christian Culture (by Daniel F. N. Ritchie)

The Arch of Titus and the fall of the Temple of Jerusalem (Joe Morecraft)

The Arch of Titus and the fall of the Temple of Jerusalem with Dr. Joe Morecraft in Rome from Douglas Phillips on Vimeo.

Answers to Postmillennial Objections (Ken Gentry)

Puritan Rising: Knowing the Past. Looking to the Future

"The modern Church, especially the Church in America, needs a new vision – a vision for victory.  We need not romantize the past and look to it as the golden age of Christianity.  The Puritans were not infallible.  It is my belief, based upon the Bible alone, that the best years are still before us.

"We must take the message of the Puritans into the future!  We must not fall for the mistaken notion that we can take the future into the Puritan past.

"For Christ is both Lord and King now, sitting at the right hand of His Father, and He claims the right to rule over every area of human existence.  He did not commission His people to fail in their appointed tasks, but to succeed.

"What we need to do is to get out of our comfort zone.  Like the prophet Elijah, we need to become the troublers of Israel.  And we can do this!  But first, we must know God’s Word and hide it in our hearts.  The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but there are still weapons and we are still at war.  Our King has given us marching orders to disciple the nations and teach them to observe His law."

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Jesus' Victorious Kingdom (by John M. Otis)

"This 85 page book presents a solid biblical view of the Second Coming of Christ. It is very important that the Christian community recognize that Jesus is presently reigning. Jesus is using His church as the divinely ordained means of fulfilling the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. The spiritual weapons of the church are the preaching of the gospel and prayer.

"This book is available as a hard copy for $5.00 or an ebook for $ .99."

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Reasons Why Full Preterism is a Damnable Heresy (Brian Schwertley)