Eschatology

Eschatology is the study of "last" things. The Greek word "eskhatos" means last and, of course "ology" means the study of. The current views of eschatology are framed around what is called "the millennium". The millennium refers to the 1,000 year reign of Christ on the earth. This reign of Christ on earth is mentioned in many Old Testament prophecies, but the 1,000 years is not clearly prescribed there. The belief of His reign lasting 1,000 years is recorded in Revelation 20:1-7.

There are three common, contemporary views of eschatology today.  They are covered only briefly below.

Amillennialism

Amillennialism is

 

Postmillennialism

Postmillennialism is

 

Premillennialism

Premillennialism is