When Paradise is Restored at Last

SOMEDAY leaving this world behind and again being reunited with our loved ones in Heaven is a hope shared by millions of people.  How wonderful the prospect is of being in a place where there is no tears, no pain, no human suffering because “the former things have passed away”!–Rev. 21:4

Likewise, many understand the prospect of someday  experiencing  “Heaven on Earth” during the Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ with “all nations” flowing into the City of God–the New Jerusalem that “comes down from God, out of heaven” (Isa. 2:2-4; Rev. 21:2) as part of the predicted “new heavens and a new earth” (Isa. 65:17; 66:22; II Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1).  As the old hymn says, “…what a day of rejoicing that will be!”  The restored paradise will be free from the effects of sin, suffering, disease and death.  Even the animal kingdom is once again restored to its original condition of peace and harmony–Isa. 11:6-9; 65:25; Hos. 2:18

Why I Am a Pre-Millennialist

[EDITOR'S NOTE:  The following article is in response to an invitation extended to Brian Simmons, a former Preterist, about his reasons for having left Preterism and instead has embraced Futurism in the form of Dispensational Premillennialism.  It is only possible to have meaningful dialogue when those with differing positions are encouraged to present their case.  More information about his approach to eschatology is available at his website:  The Antipreterist's Blog.]

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Brian Simmons

 

As a former full preterist, I can certainly appreciate the arguments put forth by members of the movement, as to the second coming being a past event. After all, if “all these things” mentioned in Matthew 24: 1-34 took place in A.D. 70 (which would include the one parousia mentioned in v. 3), then one must accept the logical consequences of his/her view and afirm that the Full Preterist view is correct.