As we journey God's pathway through prophecy it is important to clarify some preliminary points. This will shed light on the commencement, the course, and the conclusion of the journey. Starting the journey right, means finishing the journey right. To know where we are, where we are going, and how we are to arrive there, we need to examine three -3- major issues---I. How is Bible Prophecy to be Interpreted- - 4 Views - 2 Tim. 2-15.-- A. The FICTIONAL Approach to Bible Prophecy-- B. The ALLEGORICAL Approach to Bible Prophecy-- C. The HISTORICAL Approach to Bible Prophecy-- 1. PAST History- 2. PROGRESSIVE History- D. The FURTURISTIC Approach to Bible Prophecy---II. What is the Millennium-Millennial Kingdom- - 3 Views - Rev. 20-2-7.-- A. The MEANING of Millennialism- 1. TERMINOLOGICAL Definition- 2. THEOLOGICAL Definition- B. The MODELS of Millennialism- 1. Postmillennialism- 2. Amillennialism - 3. Premillennialism--III. What is the Tribulation-Tribulationism - 3 Views - Mt. 24-21-22.-- A. The MEANING of Tribulation- B. The MODELS of Tribulation- 1. Post-Tribulation- 2. Mid-Tribulation- 3. Pre-Tribulation