An Evening of Eschatology

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On Sunday September 27, 2009, Bethlehem College and Seminary and Desiring God hosted An Evening of Eschatology, featuring Jim Hamilton, Sam Storms, Doug Wilson, and moderated by John Piper. They discussed the common truths that bound them together and the differences on the details of eschatology, especially the millennial reign of Christ in Revelation 20.

You can listen to or watch "An Evening of Eschatology."

You can also read John Piper's thoughts on this event for some introduction to the issues being discussed.

We invite you to look at these recommended resources on eschatology from our participants.

Gundry, Stanley N., Darrell L. Bock, Kenneth L. Gentry Jr, Robert B. Strimple, and Craig A. Blaising. Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond. Zondervan, 1999.


Recommendations From Jim Hamilton:

Jim is currently preaching through the book of Revelation at Kenwood Baptist Church.

Bauckham, Richard. The Theology of the Book of Revelation. Cambridge University Press, 1993.

Beale, G. K. The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God. InterVarsity Press, 2004.

Chung, Sung Wook, and Craig Blomberg. Case for Historic Premillennialism, A: An Alternative to "Left Behind" Eschatology. Baker Academic & Brazos Press, 2009.

Osborne, Grant. Revelation. Baker Academic & Brazos Press, 2002.


Recommendations From Sam Storms:

Sam has written numerous articles on various eschatological topics, including this one on amillennialism.

Hoekema, Anthony. The Bible and the Future. Rep. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1994.

Riddlebarger, Kim. Case for Amillennialism, A: Understanding the End Times. Baker Books, 2003.

Robertson, O. Palmer. The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. P & R Publishing, 2000.

Walker, Mr. P. W. L. Jesus and the Holy City: New Testament Perspectives on Jerusalem. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996.


Recommendations From Doug Wilson:

Doug has written a six-part “Primer on Eschatology”: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

Mathison, Keith. From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology. P & R Publishing, 2009.

Mathison, Keith. Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope. P & R Publishing, 1999.

Wilson, Douglas. Heaven Misplaced: Christ's Kingdom on Earth. Canon Press, 2008.


Recommendations From John Piper:

John has preached a number of sermons and written a number of articles on eschatology, including this one on the Second Coming of Christ.

Ladd, George Eldon. The Blessed Hope. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990.

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