In this conversation, Kendall Lankford interviews Martin Selbrede about post-millennialism. Selbrede explains that post-millennialism is the belief that the curse of sin will be reversed in time and history, and that the work of the Messiah is to lead justice to victory in this world. He emphasizes the importance of applying the whole Word of God and not soft-pedaling any part of it. Selbrede argues against pre-millennialism, stating that it puts too much stock in the power of the flesh and fails to recognize the omnipotence of the Holy Spirit. He also highlights the inconsistencies in the pre-millennial view of the Millennium ending with a catastrophic war, which contradicts the biblical promise of perpetual peace. In this conversation, Martin Selbrede and Kendall Lankford discuss the misinterpretation of scripture and the negative impact it can have on our understanding of God's kingdom. They emphasize the importance of studying scripture accurately and the dangers of misinterpreting eschatology. They also highlight the positive outlook of postmillennialism and the responsibility of Christians to be faithful in their mission. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the ultimate victory of Christ and the transformation of the world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Post-millennialism is the belief that the curse of sin will be reversed in time and history, and that the work of the Messiah is to lead justice to victory in this world.

2. Applying the whole Word of God and not soft-pedaling any part of it is essential in post-millennialism.

3. Pre-millennialism puts too much stock in the power of the flesh and fails to recognize the omnipotence of the Holy Spirit.

4. The pre-millennial view of the Millennium ending with a catastrophic war contradicts the biblical promise of perpetual peace. Misinterpretation of scripture can lead to erroneous beliefs and political decisions.

5. Postmillennialism offers a positive outlook on the future and emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to be faithful in their mission.

6. The victory of Christ and the growth of God's kingdom are ongoing processes that will ultimately lead to the transformation of the world.

7. The timing of Jesus' reign and the fulfillment of God's will are important factors in understanding eschatology.

8. The final victory over death is a key aspect of God's kingdom and the ultimate goal of Christ's reign.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

00:25 - Introduction to Martin Selbrede

08:02 - The Biblical Case for Post-Millennialism

14:22 - The Hebrew Understanding of the World

25:28 - The Error of Pre-Millennialism

29:16 - The Omnipotence of the Holy Spirit

34:16 - The Inconsistencies of Pre-Millennialism

34:21 - Misinterpretation of Scripture

37:29 - Misinterpretation of Revelation

39:25 - Negative Reports and Faithlessness

42:16 - Chronological Snobbery

46:58 - The Power of Scripture

48:21 - The Growth of God's Kingdom

52:58 - The Victory of Christ

57:32 - The Triumph of God's Kingdom

01:00:00 - Jesus' Reign and Timing

01:04:19 - The Universal Salvation of the World

01:07:30 - The Fulfillment of God's Will

01:09:28 - The Final Victory over Death

01:13:02 - The Transformation of Nature