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Summary: Good place to start, get the book.
Review: Although I am now a futurist (I was a Full Preterist for 5 years), now disagree with the Preterist take on prophecy, and the timeline mentality prevalent today (I believe we must follow the orthodoxy of the apostles 100% regardless of what time it is, 2 Thess. 2:15) I would recommend reading Mathison and other partial preterist authors as long as it is cautiously. This is a very good place to start, you can see my point why I recommend his book as a futurist if you read my site. Email me if you would like to discuss theology and we can talk about Mathison and other respectable Christen writers.Donald James Perry
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Summary: Excellent summary
Review: Although one could easily point to a number of books that handle invididual aspects of eschatological discussion more fully, I have not found any other book that succinctly covers the broad range of material that Mathison's does. In 250 pages he covers the exegetical basis for postmillenialism from both the Old and New Testaments, its place within Church history, its interaction with other doctrines of Christianity, and the objections to postmillenialism and the rebuttals to them. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to become more acquainted with the postmillenial viewpoint.
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Summary: The single best introduction to postmillennialism available
Review: Although others have written on the topic, whether adherents or in opposition, Keith Mathison does a wonderful job at using simple language to discuss a very difficult topic. He begins by discussing the methods of interpretation and the areas where we tend to deviate from each other's position. He then proceeds to document historical references which are the predecessors to the postmill position. He has six chapters on a biblical discussion of the promises of Christ concerning the purpose and goals of the Gospel. His rendering of the text is smooth and precise. He is careful not to draw too much from the text and is open to other variations where the words are vague. He gives a section on theoligical considerations and common objections to postmillennialism. In all this, he is careful to avoid confusion over his terms. This is well written and refreshing.
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Summary: FOR THEIR MANY WORDS
Review: For some years now there has been a serious need for a Biblical attempt at a refutation of a true, scriptural teaching that has been gaining adherents among the theologically reforming. This is not it! That teaching, commonly known as Preterism, proclaims that the Final Advent has been completely misunderstood by 99.9% of ALL theologians over the past 2000 years. We show from scripture that it is to be totally identified with the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and hence there is NO future (we would say "third") coming of Christ. Although advocates of this view enlist the names of men like Spurgeon, John Owen, and Philip Mauro into their ranks, the fact is, there are many more Bible scholars and theologians that have advocated the doctrines of Preterism as they are currently propagated. And for GOOD reason: this teaching spells the end of Pharisaical, unbiblical Christianity. This is one reason why Hypo-Preterism is in a doctrinal decay, with new eisegesis, ever more bizarre teachings, and heretofore unknown "discoveries" from the pages of Scripture. Dr. Keith Mathison and Dr. Ken Gentry are to be condemned for their efforts at dividing Christians in order to keep their jobs as Pharisees and HIGH Priests of the obsolete Old Covenant. Some of the finest Bible scholars and theologians in today's Reforming churches show quite clearly the serious problems with unorthodox Hypo-Preterism. Potential buyers should not be swayed by scurrilous attacks on the book and its authors by the Hypo-Preterists who have posted insulting and condescending reviews. They don't want you to read this book...which is all the more reason that you should. And so should they!
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Summary: It gets better!
Review: I grew up in the Roman Catholic Church but wasn't educated (like most Catholic children) in the amil beliefs of the church. The instruction I received regarding eschatology was from my dispensational Baptist/Methodist/PCUSA friends who had bumper stickers on their cars that said stuff like "Warning: In case of rapture, this car may be unmanned." I just accepted this all as being the truth and never gave it much research. Besides, a family priest once told me, "most people aren't smart enough to really understand Revelation, anyway." As other people who have reviewed this book will note, you should read this book if you've never really questioned your eschatology and want to read it for yourself rather than relying on popular culture and apocalyptic fiction to teach you how to think. Mr. Mathison does a tremendous job explaining the basics of postmillennialism to the Christian masses. It is an excellent choice for just about anyone with a desire to know more.
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Summary: It gets better!
Review: I grew up in the Roman Catholic Church but wasn't educated (like most Catholic children) in the amil beliefs of the church. The instruction I received regarding eschatology was from my dispensational Baptist/Methodist/PCUSA friends who had bumper stickers on their cars that said stuff like "Warning: In case of rapture, this car may be unmanned." I just accepted this all as being the truth and never gave it much research. Besides, a family priest once told me, "most people aren't smart enough to really understand Revelation, anyway." As other people who have reviewed this book will note, you should read this book if you've never really questioned your eschatology and want to read it for yourself rather than relying on popular culture and apocalyptic fiction to teach you how to think. Mr. Mathison does a tremendous job explaining the basics of postmillennialism to the Christian masses. It is an excellent choice for just about anyone with a desire to know more.
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Summary: Beware of this book by Keith Mathison!
Review: If you have never heard of Postmillennialism, you probablydon't want to read this book. Why? Because it's the most clear andconcise explanation available on the topic. Mathison presents an exegetical and historical overview of the expectation of the Gospel in this age. Do the Scriptures indicate the demise of the Church or do they speak of the success of evangelism and the overpowering victory of the risen Christ? You may disagree with some of the finer points depending on your current position...that's to be understood. But please investigate this matter from an author (Mathison) who advocates the Postmil point of view. If you've had enough of the "they say" method of scholarship, do get this book. As a short appendix, Mathison also deals with the eschatological heresy which believes we are in the eternal state right now (hyper-preterism). So, beware. This title does a great job at clearly explaining the Biblical portrait of the purpose of the Gospel. This book is a great place to start an investigation into Postmillennial thinking...
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Summary: No more excuses...
Review: Keith A. Mathison gives a cogent and concise understanding of the most misunderstood position in eschatology: postmillenialism. Long maligned as the belief of "social gospel" adherents and viewed with suspicion, Mathison strips away the myths and errors, and displays the biblical fidelity of the postmillenial understanding of Scripture. Whether answering arguments from the pre- and amillenial camps or dealing with common practical and biblical objections, Mathison gives an irenic and sound defense of postmillenialism. Don't understand postmillenialism? Read this book. Want to understand it better? Read this book. No one has any excuses for misrepresenting postmillenialism any longer.
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Summary: Good Theology
Review: Keith Mathison's book is a thouroughly biblical treatment of biblical eschatology. Don't think that I am being redundant when I continue to use the word biblical, it is the only adjective that will accurately describe this book. Mathison draws heavily from Dr. Kenneth L. Gentry's treatise on postmillennialism entitled *He Shall Have Dominion* If you are interested in a good book on eschatology, read this book.
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Summary: The Gospel is Not as Weak as the Church is Making It.
Review: Mathison has put in short form the wonderful truths of the Bible that Chilton in "Days of Vengeance" put into 700 pages. Mathison has, in short order, blown the dispensationalist out of any position of respectable Bible interpretation (as Chilton did in long order). No one who believes Jesus' promise that He will build His Church without the Enemy prevailing could reject this book. Only one that believes that God would break His promise to Abraham (to eventually give him descendants from every nation, tribe, tongue, people, and family by faith unto salvation, and that this would take place on earth in history by the Gospel of faith) would reject this book. The Bible is clear: God wins, the Church wins, the Gospel wins, the promise wins. But all other interpretations of Bible eschatology teach that God loses, Satan gets the most by billions upon billions, the Church loses and gets beat up, the promise fails, and the Gospel is a failure. Granted, dispensationalism is more sensational than post-millennialism; but then again, winning the majority of the world to Christ is incomparably more exciting than dispensationalism. Thank you, Mr. Mathison, for putting out such an easy-to-read volume that is so convincing without being argumentative. After you read this book, you'll be ready to move on to Chilton. And after reading either author, your excitement in doing the work of the Gospel will reach new heights, that is, if you believe the Gospel and the Church win.
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