We began by exploring what preterism is all about. We've also seen how preterism and its supporters have grown over time. In previous posts, I looked at some key interpretive issues in the Book of Revelation and shared why a dispensational approach is particularly helpful. Now, I'd like to take a step back from the … Continue reading Top Five Reasons a Dispensational Understanding of Prophecy is Better than a Preterist Understanding
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 20:1-6 (The Millennium)
In Revelation 20:1-6, we see mentions of Satan being bound, Jesus reigning, and the first resurrection — all of which are connected to the Millennium, or a thousand-year period. Preterists see this passage as symbolic and historical, often connecting it to events like the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Instead of looking for a future, … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 20:1-6 (The Millennium)
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 19:11-21 (The Rider on the White Horse and the Final Battle)
Revelation 19:11-21 depicts Christ's victorious return on a white horse, the defeat of the beast and the false prophet, and the final battle between Christ and the forces of evil. Preterists interpret this passage as symbolizing events that took place in the first century, particularly the judgment of Jerusalem and the end of the old covenant … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 19:11-21 (The Rider on the White Horse and the Final Battle)
What Preterists Get Wrong about Matthew 23:34
The dispensational response to the preterist interpretation of Matthew 23:34, which states, "Therefore I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town," emphasizes a literal hermeneutic, continuity in God’s plan for Israel, and the future fulfillment … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong about Matthew 23:34
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