Essays On Chiliasm (Part 7)

   Let us now ask, what is the true significance of these “living waters” which shall break forth over all the earth?  Do they simply mean the blessings of the Spirit, or something more substantial?  Commentators are at variance, however the Chiliast view tends to look at the waters in a dual sense: for man…

Essays On Chiliasm (Part 6)

   So, it is necessary to see that the resurrection is none other than the restoration of the privileges which Adam lost.  As God created man from the dust of the ground and placed him in Eden, so God shall renew man from the dust of the ground, and place him in the city of…

Essays On Chiliasm (Part 4)

   Naturally, I do not claim the ability to read into every aspect and phase of fulfillment concerning the New Jerusalem. When the city is established, then only will we know in precisely what manner the temple ordinances are fulfilled in Christ.  For it is very difficult, nay, impossible, to accurately gauge the nature of a…

Essays On Chiliasm (Part 3)

   In my last two articles, I have shown that there will be a personal reign of Christ upon the earth; and that this reign constitutes what is known as the Millennium.  I realize quite well that some of my friends and correspondents of past months will be surprised that I have taken this position.  But,…