Theology for the Church

Amillennialism with Kim Riddlebarger

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Oct 13, 2025
Kim Riddlebarger, a retired systematic theology professor and author of A Case for Amillennialism, dives deep into the amillennial perspective. He discusses why eschatology matters personally and how it shapes our understanding of hope. Kim provides a compelling overview of key end-time events, debates postmillennialism, and explores the kingdom of God as linked to the church. He clarifies misconceptions about the rapture and tribulation while addressing the nature of Satan's binding. A thoughtful conversation on the nuances of Reformed eschatology!
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INSIGHT

Threefold Reading Of The Olivet Discourse

  • Kim divides Matthew 24 signs into three categories: signs for the disciples' generation, ongoing 'birth-pains' through the church age, and final cosmic signs at Christ's worldwide return.
  • He stresses Jesus gives theological patterns not a precise timeline or modern political map.
ADVICE

See The Kingdom In Ordinary Means

  • Do view the kingdom as Christ-centered and visible in ordinary covenant means: preaching, sacraments, and local church faith professions.
  • Practice seeing kingdom reality through faith, not through showy signs or public power displays.
INSIGHT

Hold The Already/Not-Yet Tension

  • Kim defends inaugurated eschatology: Christians already share in the age-to-come benefits while still awaiting consummation at Christ's return.
  • He warns against cutting the already/not-yet tension into extreme all-now or all-later readings.
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