Enjoy having an easy-to-understand overview of ALL the key Scriptures on end-times prophecy throughout the Bible and get unbiased explanations on each of the 4 different end-times views held by Christians. Using full-color images and diagrams, this presentation includes key Scriptures, definitions of terms, clear explanations, and side-by-side charts.
- Get a simple overview of each of the 4 views along with:
- A timeline showing the timing/sequence of events according to each view
- Insights into the view's main focus and what verses seem to back this view
- Key figures who supported the view, and when it was popular.
- Includes simple summaries of key terms/phrases, such as Millennium, Rapture, Great Tribulation, Preterism, and more.
- Features side-by-side charts that help you see the similarities and differences between each view at a glance.
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 PowerPoint makes the viewpoints and their biblical support easy to understand. Packed with information regarding what Jesus and Paul taught about the end times, the presentation's handouts 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 PowerPoint 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 Revelation time lines 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, R.C. Sproul
