1. Consequences of Premillennialism

2. Golden Age Universal righteousness. Christ’s 1,000-year reign on earth. In Jerusalem on David’s throne. Jews return to Palestine. Between second coming and the judgment of all men.

3. The Kingdom Is Coming The world was wicked and would not accept Him. It crucified Him. His plans were thwarted, and He will return later. Plan B was the Church. Explain John 17:4.

4. Invalidates Old Testament Prophecies The prophets were wrong. God’s word contains mistakes. The kingdom would come during the fourth world empire. –Daniel 2:31-45 It would never be destroyed. Its King would reign forever.

5. Limits God’s Power Satan was able to defeat God’s plans. The creature is greater than the Creator? Mark 1:14, 15 Hebrews 6:18 Genesis 18:14 Did God need a “Plan B”?

6. Dethrones Christ Acts 2:29-36 Ephesians 1:20-23 Hebrews 8:1,2 Jesus is now ruling on David’s throne. He will reign until the end. –1 Corinthians 15:24-26

7. Seeking an Earthly Kingdom They make the same mistake the Jews of Jesus’ day made. –Luke 17:20,21 –John 18:36-38 –2 Peter 3:9-11 The kingdom is spiritual— not physical.

8. The Church, a Substitute Church age—God’s Plan B. The church is not important. –Acts 20:28 –Matthew 16:18,19 –Ephesians 3:10,11 The church fulfills God’s eternal plan for a lasting, spiritual kingdom!

9. New Testament Writers Confused Colossians 1:13 Revelation 1:5, 6, 9 Revelation 5:9,10 How could Christians be part of something that does not yet exist?

10. Annuls the Gospel Dispensation, ”Last Days” Hebrews 1:1,2 Joel 2:28 Acts 2:16,17 John 5:28,29 We are living in the LAST DAYS!!

11. Makes God False to His Promise Matthew 16:18,19 John 3:1,2 Matthew 4:17 Luke 24:44-49 Daniel 7:13,14 Did God fail to keep His promises?

12. Alternates Christianity and Judaism Alternates the types and antitypes of the old and new covenants. –Hebrews 8:4-10 –Hebrews 10:1-4 –Hebrews 9:6-10 –Hebrews 7:12-14 A step backward?

13. Minimizes the Gospel and Belittles the Church Acts 2:47 Romans 16:25,26 Romans 1:16 Ephesians 3:5,6 Acts 20:28 Power and body have no value?

14. Revokes the Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15,16 Luke 24:44-49 Makes Jesus a prospective King who has no power. Why preach a “gospel” of failure?

15. Failed Work— Failed Mission Psalm 22 Isaiah 53 Acts 2:23-36 1 Corinthians 15:17-22 John 17:4 John 19:30

16. Concluding Thoughts … Galatians 4:1-5— appointed time. John 17:4—mission completed. Ephesians 1:7-10— redemption provided. Jude 3—revelation completed. Matthew 28:18—all authority. Colossians 1:13— kingdom is here!