What do I believe? Let's start by asking what kind of Premillennialism do I ascribe to? I reject Pretribulational Dispensational Premillennialism with its overly rigid division of Israel and the Church, along with some of its other peculiarities. That said, I probably am quite close to many forms of Progressive Dispensationalism. Perhaps it could be described as a simple Historical (Postrib) Premillennialism with a much greater Israel-centric taint. That would be a simple way to describe it. This is the only way I can justify my reading of the Scriptures.
It honors the covenants and the fathers, while celebrating the broad diversity within the one unified Body of Christ and the many cultures of both Jews and Gentiles that it's comprised of.It adheres to the biblical two-age model: This age and the age to come.It thus views the cross as something to be embraced now, not as a Charismatic vending machine, nor as the symbol of political dominance or victory. Yes, it allows for ongoing miracles now, as gifts and signs that point forward to the resurrection, but not guaranteed in this age.It places the poor and persecuted, the sick, and the downtrodden, at the center of the Lord's affections. It offers a concrete, tangible vision of hope for the poor, the downtrodden, the persecuted and all who groan.It understands the age to come as the restoration of Eden and the Restoration of the Kingdom of David. A restored paradisiacal earth, with Jerusalem as the seat of global authority. Jesus on the throne ruling over a world dominated by peace, justice, righteousness, and so much joy.
Anyway, I think that's all really cool and thoroughly biblical. I hope you will consider this rather than some of the other expressions of Christianity presently trending. - Joel Richardson

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