Kingdom come : the amillennial alternative / Sam Storms.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The hermeneutics of eschatology: five foundational principles for the interpretation of prophecy -- Defining dispensationalism -- The seventy weeks of Daniel 9 and the Old Testament roots of dispensationalism -- Daniel's contribution to Biblical eschatology -- Problems with premillennialism -- Who are the people of God? Israel, the church, and "replacement" theology -- The eschatology of Jesus: Matthew 24 and the Olivet discourse (1) -- The eschatology of Jesus: Matthew 24 and the Olivet discourse (2) -- The book of Acts and the promise of Israel's restoration -- Romans 11 and the "future" of Israel -- The kingdom of God: now and not yet -- The postmillennial view of the kingdom of God -- The book of Revelation and biblical eschatology: the chronology of the seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments -- Amillennialism, Revelation 20, and the binding of Satan -- Amillenialsim, Revelation 20, and the first resurrection -- The Antichrist in biblical eschatology: a study of Revelation 13 and 17 -- The Antichrist in biblical eschatology: a study of 2 Thessalonians 2 -- A cumulative case argument for amillennialism.

The second coming of Christ is a matter of sharp disagreement amongst Christians. Many hold to premillennialism: that Christ's return will be followed by 1,000 years before the final judgement. However, premillennialism is not the only option for Christians. In this new book, Sam Storms provides a biblical rationale for amillennialism; the belief that 1,000 years mentioned in the book of Revelation is symbolic with the emphasis being the King and his Kingdom. --from publisher description.