If you like theology -- at least enough to know a little something about eschatology (doctrine of "last things") and you're interested in the different positions regarding the Second Coming of Christ and the nature and time of the Millennium (Christ's "thousand year" reign, Revelation ch. 20) -- you might like this.
In Sept. 2009, John Piper (Desiring God Ministries) held an "Evening of Eschatology" at the church he pastors in Minneapolis, Minnesota: Bethlehem Baptist Church.
He invited three learned, respected and godly men (all pastors and teachers) to come and spend a lively, impassioned yet friendly evening with him, discussing before a live audience the issues surrounding an important theological subject -- eschatology -- and the three major millennial views that are held within the orthodox evangelical Christian and Reformed churches.
This video was a sheer delight for me to watch! Three Christian men (actually four with Piper as moderator), deeply committed in their positions on a matter of vital biblical teaching. Yet the brotherly affection, love, kindness and respect shown between them is obvious, demonstrated throughout the discussion and very encouraging to watch.
Watch for yourself and see if you agree.
It's scintillating theological conversation that radiates a love for the Lord Jesus Christ and a reverence for the Word of God.
When you're ready, you can click on the link below. This will take you to Desiring God's website and the page where this video is hosted from their online resource library.
Watch the presentation here:
An Evening of Eschatology
John Piper, B.D, D. Theol., is senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The three gentlemen accompanying him are: Jim Hamilton, Th.M., Ph.D., associate professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Baptist Seminary, pastor of Kenwood Baptist Church, representing the premillennial position; Doug Wilson, M.A. Phil., pastor of Christ Church, Moscow, Idaho, founding board member of Logos School, trustee, senior fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, editor of Credenda Agenda, representing the postmillennial position; Sam Storms, Th.M., Ph.D., pastor of Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, OK, president of Enjoying God Ministries, past professor at Wheaton College, representing the amillennial position.
By the way, this discussion is a perfect example of brothers in Christ differing in opinion while loving and serving the same God of the Bible and the same Savior, Jesus Christ!
Watch it all the way through. The conclusion is especially gratifying.
Then let me know what your thoughts are (watch it a couple of times!)....
An Evening of Eschatology
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