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Premillennialism: Why There Must Be a Future Earthly Kingdom of Jesus
A case for premillennialism, the view that there will be a future earthly kingdom of Jesus after His second coming yet before the Eternal State. Offers biblical arguments and a rationale for the premillennial view and shows why this perspective coincides with the Bible's storyline.
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121 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
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April 14, 2022
This is an excellent book that will help you understand why and how scriptures teach the millennial reign of Christ. If you struggle to understand eschatology, or are just not sure what you believe, this book will be a tremendous blessing to you. It is clear, packed full of scripture references, and covers the issue from multiple angles.
January 26, 2023
An invaluable resource on premillennialism. If you want to understand what the Bible has to say on that subject as well as answer objections raised by others, this is the book on the matter. Dr. Vlach wastes no time speaking of great grand children, but instead focuses on Scripture and a consistent LGH hermeneutic.
November 7, 2019
This book makes a positive case for premillennialism. Vlach does deal with some objections and alternative views on some texts, but mostly is making his case from both testaments and the overall storyline of Scripture.
August 22, 2020
Una defensa bíblica del premilenialismo
Este libro presenta una explicación concisa de la postura premilenial. Sin desprestigiar las demás posturas, Vlach defiende con altura y base bíblica el reino milenial de Cristo y el reino eterno (Apocalipsis 21-22). Recomiendo este libro.
Este libro presenta una explicación concisa de la postura premilenial. Sin desprestigiar las demás posturas, Vlach defiende con altura y base bíblica el reino milenial de Cristo y el reino eterno (Apocalipsis 21-22). Recomiendo este libro.
November 12, 2020
Michael J. Vlach seeks "to present a positive, biblical case and rationale for premillennialism" (p. 7). He defines premillennialism as "the view that there will be a thousand-year kingdom of Jesus after Jesus' second coming but before the Eternal State" (p. 10).
Vlach also posits a dispensational/futuristic premillennialism as opposed to other variations. He does not seek to debate the other views, but he acknowledges his position.
What impressed me most about the book was that, simply, Vlach accomplished his purpose in a clear and succinct manner. I appreciated the diagram on page 18 that describes the foundation and structure of premillennialism. The foundation is likely inverted to what most people think about premillennialism.
Many likely start with Revelation 20, but Vlach argues that the foundation is the kingdom mandate in Genesis 1:26-28. He then demonstrates from the Old and New Testament why premillennialism must be true.
While Vlach is not seeking to interact with other positions, he does discuss them occasionally as part of an argument. The last chapter raises and responds to a number of objections to premillennialism.
Vlach also posits a dispensational/futuristic premillennialism as opposed to other variations. He does not seek to debate the other views, but he acknowledges his position.
What impressed me most about the book was that, simply, Vlach accomplished his purpose in a clear and succinct manner. I appreciated the diagram on page 18 that describes the foundation and structure of premillennialism. The foundation is likely inverted to what most people think about premillennialism.
Many likely start with Revelation 20, but Vlach argues that the foundation is the kingdom mandate in Genesis 1:26-28. He then demonstrates from the Old and New Testament why premillennialism must be true.
While Vlach is not seeking to interact with other positions, he does discuss them occasionally as part of an argument. The last chapter raises and responds to a number of objections to premillennialism.
March 26, 2023
Premillennialism Made Sense Of
In this book Michael Vlach argues that of the 3 most popular millennialist positions, premillennialism is the best as it makes sense of the larger Biblical storyline regarding man's role in the physical creation, avoids dubious spiritualization of God's promises to the nation of Israel, has a robust sense of Jesus' reign as the king of the earth, harmonizes otherwise difficult-to-explain Old Testament prophecies with an intermediate physical interpretation of related New Testament prophecies, and has easier-to-explain interpretive difficulties regarding Revelation 20. One thing that tends to characterize Michael Vlach's books is his "laser focus" on the subject of the book thereby avoiding "rabbit trails" that drag out the book's length and dilute the point being made. This lends to his credibility as a Bible interpreter as he know exactly what point he wants to make and how to make it which means he has actually spent time thinking through the matter and engaging other points of view before making up his mind.
In this book Michael Vlach argues that of the 3 most popular millennialist positions, premillennialism is the best as it makes sense of the larger Biblical storyline regarding man's role in the physical creation, avoids dubious spiritualization of God's promises to the nation of Israel, has a robust sense of Jesus' reign as the king of the earth, harmonizes otherwise difficult-to-explain Old Testament prophecies with an intermediate physical interpretation of related New Testament prophecies, and has easier-to-explain interpretive difficulties regarding Revelation 20. One thing that tends to characterize Michael Vlach's books is his "laser focus" on the subject of the book thereby avoiding "rabbit trails" that drag out the book's length and dilute the point being made. This lends to his credibility as a Bible interpreter as he know exactly what point he wants to make and how to make it which means he has actually spent time thinking through the matter and engaging other points of view before making up his mind.
January 10, 2018
Concise, robust case for premillennialism and dispensationalism
Much of what is written in the modern era regarding eschatology has been done in the context of bitter debates and rebuttals, often containing far more heat than light. This book is a refreshing change. Michael Vlach has done the church a great service in this reasonably short volume, in laying out the rationale and positive argument for Premillennialism and (albeit indirectly) Dispensationalism. The nature and timing of what the Bible refers to as “the kingdom” are at the heart of this book. Scriptural references are plentiful, providing endpoints for further study. Vlach’s style is simple, approachable, yet forceful at every key point. Some common objections to Premillennialism are discussed, including the oft-misused 1 Corinthians 15, but for the most part this book focuses on the case *for* premillennial eschatology, allowing the Bible’s storyline to speak for itself.
Much of what is written in the modern era regarding eschatology has been done in the context of bitter debates and rebuttals, often containing far more heat than light. This book is a refreshing change. Michael Vlach has done the church a great service in this reasonably short volume, in laying out the rationale and positive argument for Premillennialism and (albeit indirectly) Dispensationalism. The nature and timing of what the Bible refers to as “the kingdom” are at the heart of this book. Scriptural references are plentiful, providing endpoints for further study. Vlach’s style is simple, approachable, yet forceful at every key point. Some common objections to Premillennialism are discussed, including the oft-misused 1 Corinthians 15, but for the most part this book focuses on the case *for* premillennial eschatology, allowing the Bible’s storyline to speak for itself.
September 25, 2024
Biblical explanation of premillennialism
This book is a must read if you have questions about premillennialism or just need it explained simply and plainly. I haven't read a ton of books about the end times, but of the ones I have, none have had such a great succinct explanation. I love that it goes through all the places in the Bible where premillennialism can be found. It has made me better understand certain verses and how more elements in the Bible are more unified. It brought clarity on many questions I had about the end times. I highly recommend this book!
This book is a must read if you have questions about premillennialism or just need it explained simply and plainly. I haven't read a ton of books about the end times, but of the ones I have, none have had such a great succinct explanation. I love that it goes through all the places in the Bible where premillennialism can be found. It has made me better understand certain verses and how more elements in the Bible are more unified. It brought clarity on many questions I had about the end times. I highly recommend this book!
April 19, 2023
A short, but compelling read arguing the case for premillennialism. No matter what your view, this book is a must read. The author uses both Old and New Testament scripture - including the gospels- to demonstrate the doctoring of premillennialism. He argues that not only is it true, but gives the reasons why it must be true. The last chapter is especially helpful where he lists it the objections, and provides biblical answers. A must read.
December 24, 2025
Great book and exploring things from a unique perspective
I have read many books on Premillenialism (and Amil and Postmil!). This book by Michael Vlach is fantastic. It is not a long read, but not too short. It approaches things with the right amount of depth. Finally, Vlach takes a different perspective, showing why Premil must be true, and answering objections.
I have read many books on Premillenialism (and Amil and Postmil!). This book by Michael Vlach is fantastic. It is not a long read, but not too short. It approaches things with the right amount of depth. Finally, Vlach takes a different perspective, showing why Premil must be true, and answering objections.
August 21, 2019
Premillennialism is true
Dr. Vlach makes a succinct case for premillennialism from both the OT and the NT, to which I say 'Thank you, I believe', and 'help the unbelief of the amills, postmills and panmills'.
Dr. Vlach makes a succinct case for premillennialism from both the OT and the NT, to which I say 'Thank you, I believe', and 'help the unbelief of the amills, postmills and panmills'.
November 28, 2019
Lenguaje Claro y con buen fundamento bíblico!!
El libro aborda muy bien el tema, y aunque quizá repite algunos argumentos lo hace para enfatizar las razones bíblicas que apoyan el premilenialismo.
El libro aborda muy bien el tema, y aunque quizá repite algunos argumentos lo hace para enfatizar las razones bíblicas que apoyan el premilenialismo.
August 21, 2020
Strong arguments. I’m a premillennialist—for now—until I’m convinced otherwise after studying the other views. Really hoping postmillennialists have it right and this world indeed is not “going to hell in a hand basket” before the Lord returns.
March 26, 2021
Great Argument
This book is a must-read for all who hold to a pre-millennial view. It takes the other views to task with solid Scriptural exegesis. Get this book now you will not regret it.
This book is a must-read for all who hold to a pre-millennial view. It takes the other views to task with solid Scriptural exegesis. Get this book now you will not regret it.
September 19, 2023
One of the most concise and clear books on making the case for a premillennial return of Jesus Christ and why OT promises will be fulfilled regarding Christ's earthly reign on the earth.
Agree or disagree, Vlach makes a strong case for the premil position.
Agree or disagree, Vlach makes a strong case for the premil position.
December 25, 2022
Great synopsis of the premillennial view. Does not speak much to how other views interpret the revised passages, but this isn’t really the intention of the book.
October 21, 2023
A short, but good summarizing argument for premillennialism.
December 7, 2023
4.5
This was much better than I expected. Very strong arguments throughout and not polemical towards other eschatological views.
This was much better than I expected. Very strong arguments throughout and not polemical towards other eschatological views.
August 21, 2025
Clear, concise, biblically sound explanation and defense of premillennialism. A great primer. Solid, logical arguments and well laid out organization.
August 16, 2016
Dr. Vlach knocks it out of the park. He fairly presents the other views on the millennium, highlights their errors, and proceeds to build a solid case for the premillennial perspective. Highly recommended for those interested in the debate as well as for those seeking to develop a biblical eschatology.
February 2, 2025
Outstanding and accessible explanation and defence of premillennialism. Dr. Vlach is an amazingly clear communicator. Highest of recommendations.
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