Amillennialism on SermonAudio

Dr. John Whitcomb brought us a special message for Pentecost Sunday that we replay on this edition of "Encounter God's Truth." This is part two of our study of "The Significance of Pentecost." The Old Testament celebration of Pentecost was the background for the creation of the church in Acts 2—following Jesus' promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit. In Exodus 32, 3,000 men died following the giving of the Law (which was remembered at Pentecost) after they worshiped the golden calf. In Acts 2, however, at the birth of the church, 3,000 people were saved after hearing Peter preach the gospel. Wayne Shepherd, our host, also asked Dr. Whitcomb about the future of the Feast of Pentecost in the millennial kingdom. Our survey of Pentecost has reminded us once again that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Thanks for listening, and have a blessed Pentecost Sunday!

The elect and the Millennial Kingdom. Judgment on the evil ones. The coming of Jesus in judgment. New heavens and earth.

3:07 What happens to the Jews that died before the Millennial Kingdom? 5:02 How do we reconcile biblical truth that is different from my lived experience? 8:51 If I'm getting a divorce, when would it be biblically okay to start dating again? 10:43 Did Adam give birth to Adam? 12:29 Why doesn't God use the same judgment of the pagan nations in the Old Testament today? 19:23 How do we get salvation and be assured of it? 26:37 Will the love of God save everyone? 32:55 Does God hate people like it says in Psalm 5 and Psalm 11? 50:23 If curse words come out of my mouth in an accident, does this mean I'm not saved?

The sermon presents a robust defense of God's enduring faithfulness to Israel, affirming that despite national rejection of Christ, God remains committed to His covenant promises. Centered on Romans 9–11, it argues that the olive tree metaphor reveals both the temporary breaking off of unbelief among ethnic Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles as wild branches, yet emphasizes that the root—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—remains the foundation of God's redemptive plan. The passage interprets 'all Israel' in Romans 11:26 not as every individual Jew, but as the future national restoration of Israel as a whole, culminating in a mass conversion at the end of the age, when the hardening will be removed and the deliverer will come from Zion to remove ungodliness and establish the new covenant. This future salvation is grounded in historical and literary context, particularly Jewish usage of 'all Israel' to mean the nation as a whole, not every person, and is tied to specific prophetic events including the 70th week of Daniel, the second coming, and the millennial kingdom, where Israel will be restored to the land, glorified, and serve as a priestly nation blessing the world through the Messiah's reign.

The Temple will be the central part of the Millennial kingdom. It will be a blessing to the world.

1:34 If Christ fulfilled the Law, do feast days still need to be kept? 2:26 Should we keep the Old Testament Ceremonial Laws out of obedience even though they aren't salvific? Why do they keep them in the Millennial Kingdom? 5:47 Was Samuel sleeping in the Holy of Holies when he heard God call his name? 7:44 How do we explain natives in Australia and New Zealand based on ethnicities in the Bible? 9:45 Are there only 3 ways to study the Bible: Before Christ, In Christ and After Christ? 11:19 Did God redeem anyone in the Old Testament only forgave them? 23:12 Is the Book of James relevant to Christians today? 26:20 Is there a point in our lives that catastrophes stop happening? 37:55 Is the Commander of the Lord's Army in Joshua 5:14 one of the godhead? 46:42 Will those that don't go to heaven just be annihilated and not go to eternal punishment in hell?

The sermon presents a comprehensive vision of the new heavens and new earth, emphasizing both continuity and discontinuity between the present world and the future eschatological reality. Central to this vision is Jesus Christ, whose roles as Prophet, Priest, King, and Savior are explored in light of His present and future work, particularly in the millennial kingdom and eternal state. The sermon affirms that while the new creation will be radically transformed—free from sin, suffering, death, and the curse—there will be enduring elements such as time, space, measurement systems, human identity, and physical realities like gold, precious stones, and even animals, all restored to their original, pre-fall perfection. The priestly function of Christ is reinterpreted not as a mere foreshadowing of His cross, but as an ongoing administration of the new covenant through the Spirit, with a future temple and sacrificial system in the millennial kingdom serving to maintain divine-human harmony, not redemption, which is solely accomplished by Christ's atoning sacrifice. The tone is pastoral and instructive, calling believers to a deeper, Spirit-led understanding of Scripture, rejecting reductionist interpretations, and embracing a hopeful, biblically grounded anticipation of God's ultimate restoration.

The sermon centers on the indispensable role of the resurrection in Christian faith, arguing that without it, the hope of eternal life and the future kingdom of God collapses. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:50–57, it emphasizes that the perishable, flesh-and-blood body cannot inherit the imperishable kingdom, which will be established when Christ returns to reign physically on earth—a reality that demands bodily resurrection and glorification. The passage corrects the Corinthian error of over-spiritualizing and over-realizing eschatology, affirming that the church is not yet in the millennial kingdom, nor are believers already reigning, but must await the transformative moment when the mortal puts on immortality. This resurrection is not only essential for entering God's future kingdom and completing redemption but also for defeating death—the final enemy—whose sting, sin, is nullified when believers are freed from sin's presence and the law's condemning power. Ultimately, the resurrection is the foundation of Christian hope, securing victory through Christ, and calling for worship, readiness, and faithful living in anticipation of that glorious consummation.

Why God gives predictive prophecy to His people. More millennial promises.

A new MP3 sermon from Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Genres – Apocalyptic – Views of Fulfillment & The Millennium

Subtitle: How To Study The Bible

Speaker: Scott L Fleming

Broadcaster: Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church

Event: Sunday School

Date: 6/2/2024

Length: 43 min.