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Dr Sam Storms | 589 pages | 20 May 2013 | Christian Focus Publications Ltd | 9781781911327 | English | Tain, United Kingdom Kingdom Come [The Amillennial Alternative] // Sam Storms | Reformed Bapticostal

With all of this this being said, Storm's book is still really is incredible! His explanation of Christ as the fulfillment of the Law is awesome! His work in Daniel, , Romans 11, and Revelation is extensive. I wish he had dealt more with Ezekiel Any person who wants to study needs to at least read his final chapter. His last chapter reviews his book with 30 reasons he is amillennial. I will list I just a few of them here. Amillennialism best accounts for the presence of typology in Scripture, according to which persons and events and institutions find a deeper and intensified expression and consummation in the antitype. Amillennialism alone is consistent with the teaching that the natural creation will be delivered from the curse and experience it's "redemption" in conjunction with the "redemption" of our bodies, at the time of the of Christ Rom 9. Amillennialism is mo consistent with the New Testament teaching 2 Peter that the new heavens and will be inaugurated at the time of Christ's second coming, not 1, years thereafter. It does not hold that unbelievers will still have the opportunity to come to saving faith in Christ for at least 1, years subsequent to his return. The of unbelievers will happen at the second coming of Christ and not after 1, years. John Amillennialism alone can account for Paul's declaration that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. What happens to believers who die in a literal millionaire kingdom? Are they somehow not to be present with who is on earth? Or do they continue to live normal lives in a glorified body. Amillennialism makes the best sense of Hebrews where it is said that they looked forward to "the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. Amillennialism alone accounts for why must be bound in the first place. It is most consistent with the analogy of faith. Dec 06, Andy Huette rated it really liked it. Storms offers a helpful machete to hack through the jungle of Revelation with this commentary. He drank the dispensationalist Kool-Aid in seminary but eventually found it to be an insufficient framework for interpreting Revelation. In a charitable manner, Storms explains exegetically why he now interprets Revelation from an amillennial point of view. Very thoughtful scholarship t Storms offers a helpful machete to hack through the jungle of Revelation with this commentary. Very thoughtful scholarship that is accessible and Biblically faithful. Apr 30, Bill rated it really liked it Shelves: theology. Very readable for a book largely made up of exegetical argument, generous in tone, thorough, convincing. Apr 30, Craig Hurst rated it really liked it Shelves: eschatology. One of the topics I have always enjoyed is but for many years I avoided eschatology end times. I avoided it because I was confused. In seminary I realized I had turn my attention to the subject and began to study it seriously. The is pointing not only to someone Christ but also somewhere — the future coming kingdom of Christ. There are a lot of books defending the various end times positions. Most people hold to the eschatological view point they were taught by their parents, teachers or church when they were younger. Systems of belief are hard to change and when it comes to , eschatology is among the hardest. But it does happen and it happened to well regarded pastor and author Sam Storms. In Storms graduated with his Th. He was taught by some of the greatest Dispensational theologians such as Walvoord, Ryrie and . After graduation, having become enamored with all things eschatology, Storms read the highly influential book The Presence of the Future by . After years of reading, writing and teaching on the subject, Storms has written his own contribution to the eschatological discussion in Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative which was published last year with Mentor. This is not a complete critical review of the book as it is not warranted given Storms is not necessarily presenting a different case for amillennialism though he does present the case differently. While others try to do this in their books to some extent, most of them do so from the outside looking into and none to the extent of Storms. This does not mean they cannot do it sufficiently. He can do so as someone who once was but now is not. It is simplistically dismissive and naive. On the highway of eschatological views I have exited onto Historic Premillennialism and I am not sure when, if ever, I will get off and move on. As such I am in agreement with a number of Storms interpretations, hermeneutical principles and Dispensational critiques, such as his understanding of Daniel 9, the relationship between Jesus and the OT prophecies, much of his understanding of the seal, trumpet and bowl judgments and the relationship between Israel and the Church. On the other hand, amidst several points of disagreement I have with Amillennialism the greatest that remains is its interpretation of and the 1, years and its attending events. Storms wants to read the 1, years in light of the rest of preceding Scriptural understanding of eschatology instead of the other way around. I am sympathetic to his concerns but I still cannot shake myself of a future millennial kingdom preceding eternity, rather than one that is coexistent with present history. All in all, Kingdom Come is a worthy read for anyone interested in eschatology and I suspect it will be a go-to-book in defense of Amillennialism and in response to Premillennial Dispensationalism. The writing is clear and well organized. Storms critiques can come across strong and passionate at times but his tone should not distract one from the force of the arguments he advances. Eschatology can be daunting and confusing but Storms has brought some more clarity that will surely help many to come. This is a good book for those interested in eschatology in general and for those who want a contemporary defense of Amillennialism. I was under no obligation to provide a favorable review and the thoughts and words expressed are my own. Mar 28, Drake rated it really liked it. Storms's book is an eschatological tour de force. The amount of topics of and passages examined in great detail is incredible, yet all of the discussions are surprisingly accessible, requiring little to no scholarly background to follow them. While I did not find all of his convincing e. Overall, Storms makes a powerful case for the amil view, and while I'm not quite ready to forgo my historic premillennialism just yet, he has definitely given me a lot to think about. Sam Storms presents a thorough and logical defense of the Amillennial view of Eschatology. I always appreciate Sam's writing, his even-handed opinions, and Christocentric view of the Scriptures. This book is a quality work like those of his that I have read before. As someone who leans Dispensational, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the Amillennial view although I still believe in a future coming Millennial Kingdom before the New Heavens and New Earth and reject that Rev 20 sp Sam Storms presents a thorough and logical defense of the Amillennial view of Eschatology. As someone who leans Dispensational, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the Amillennial view although I still believe in a future coming Millennial Kingdom before the New Heavens and New Earth and reject that Rev 20 speaks of the Millennial Kingdom in heaven that is concurrent with the Church Age on Earth. Sam Storms does a wonderful job covering all the major passages of Scriptures that speak to the issue in a clear, mostly fair discussion. I felt like he used his! If someone wants a thorough presentation of the Amillennial view, I would encourage them to read Sam Storm's book. I wish many Dispensationalist preachers and writers could handle the Word with the care of Sam, but he would say that care made him an amillennialist. Well written, engaging, could have been shorter and skipped a few of the weak arguments for dispensationalism that I saw more as straw men rather than genuine arguments. Oct 21, Dan rated it it was amazing. Excellent book. Sam Storms' background, magnanimity, and attention to detail combine to produce a very winsome Amillennial text. I was blessed by the read, and feel like I see Jesus better because of it. Jan 02, Mark Lickliter rated it really liked it. Like most books on eschatology, there is way too much critique and rehashing of dispensationalist beliefs. However, Storms made many good points and this book was certainly thorough. I still see myself as an Amillennialist because I believe it makes the most sense out of Revelation 20 the only passage that explicitly mentions a millennium! is wrong because it expects the church to accomplish in a sinful world what will only be realized in the new h Like most books on eschatology, there is way too much critique and rehashing of dispensationalist beliefs. Postmillennialism is wrong because it expects the church to accomplish in a sinful world what will only be realized in the new heavens and earth, and there are just way too many explicit statements in scripture that describe "the last days" the entire age between the 2 advents as also being marked by apostasy and persecution, not Christians being in control of everything. Dispensational Premillennialism is wrong because it is built upon wrong theology. Historic Premillennialism could be correct, but I am not convinced. I guess that's where I am still at. Storms' book didn't change much for me. Apr 29, Jeremy Martinez rated it really liked it. It is a very well written book and worth the read. He is very clear and gracious towards other systems of eschatology. This book very clearly defines and refutes dispensational premillennialism and historical premillennialism. He makes a very compelling case for amillennialism, and for a while that is what I considered myself. After working through this book, I would say that I am, now, actually convinced of postmillennialism. With that said, he does interact with postmil. It seems as if he still had questions about this topic. Perhaps he should write a book on that specific topic. The bibliography is extensive and will be useful for further reading. Also, the cover design looks really cool. Mar 03, LaRosa Jr. The majority of the reviews I had read were positive, and since I was still in the midst of learning more about amillennial eschatology, I decided to put this book on my must read list. I picked up the book from my church's bookstore and let it sit on my shelf for a few months. I finally decided to pick it up this month and give it a read. At over pages and over eighteen total chapters, this was no light read by any stretch of the imagination. I'll admit that it took me some time to get into the book. Having a fairly firm grasp on and dispensationalism as a former dispensationalist, like Storms , I ended up glossing over the initial chapters since they only served as review for material that I was already quite familiar with. Once I got past that initial hurdle, my reading became much more engaged as I tried to think critically through Storms' exegesis of several key passages of Scripture that concern eschatology. Albeit good information, I didn't want to bog myself down with information that wasn't new to me. As you would expect in a book that speaks on to the end times, Storms covers all of the key passages including: Daniel 9, Matthew 24, and Revelation In terms of analyzing the arguments that Storms presents for each of the passages, overall I have mixed reviews. I was left unconvinced by his treatment of Daniel 9. While thorough, I don't quite agree with his understanding of Daniel's 70 weeks prophecy. That aside, his treatment there is quite good. If there is any exegesis given where Storms changed my mind, it would have to be Matthew I thought his treatment of that passage over the course of two chapters was extremely coherent and has me rethinking Jesus' words in this passage. I now tend to believe, like Storms, that this is a prophecy that has already been fulfilled and is not still future. As for Revelation 20, it's practically what I thought it would be, and one where I admittedly need to spend more time studying. Yet, Storms didn't leave it at just those familiar passages, as he also brought in other passages to build his case for amillennialism: Romans 11, Revelation 13 and 17, as well as 2 Thessalonians 2. While the book as a whole is worth the purchase price, it is not without its problems. One of the most glaring issues I had with Kingdom Come is that Storms likes to unnecessarily repeat himself. He does this constantly by restating his argument or understanding of another author, as if we, the reader, didn't quite get it the first time he stated it. While it's beneficial to do that on occasion, Storms makes it to be more of a distraction. This is clearest in his chapter on 2 Thessalonians 2 and the ; it is here that he basically says at the end of the chapter that he's still not quite sure what exactly Paul means by this passage of it's already fulfilled or yet future. While I appreciate Storms' honesty in not being dogmatic in something he's unsure about, for someone looking to him to understand amillennialism, his indecisiveness leaves you feeling as if you're walking alongside him as he tries to figure this out, instead of speaking as an authority on the subject. At the end of the day, I'm not sure what I think about Kingdom Come. I'm not sure that I walk away any more confident in amillennialism than I was before I started reading the book. I don't know if my expectations for the book were too high or if my gut reaction is correct. Yes, I did glean some new insights on passages like Matthew 24 , but on others I'm left scratching my head more than before I started. Granted, eschatology is a difficult subject for any Bible teacher, so in that respect Sam Storms did a fair job. I am grateful for his detailed insights on the texts he does have a firm grasp on and his evenhanded criticism of premillennialism, and I can respect that he's not willing to speak dogmatically on texts that he is still unsure of himself. As a whole, this is a book worth having in my library and one that I may find myself turning to again at some point in the future. That said, I probably wouldn't recommend this book as the definitive source for understanding amillennialism, but it's one worth having in the discussion. Oct 23, Jacob rated it it was amazing Shelves: christian. In "Kingdom Come" Storms not only does an excellent job of articulating the amillennial position, he deftly speaks to a range of different topics including Bible interpretation and various eschatological issues. But it circles sometimes in large circles around 2 main emphases: dismantling dispensationalism and building up amillennialism. Broadly speaking, popular dispensationalism is a way of understanding scripture, distinguishing itself on two big points: literal Biblical interpretation and the view that God has distinct and different plans for Israel and the Church. Storms spends much of the book explaining, dissecting, and refuting the different aspects of dispensationalism. It is so thorough and well-presented that I think Storms would be well-served to pull out this material, brush it up, and publish it as a standalone refutation of dispensationalism. Storms' other major focus is promoting Amillennialism. Premillennialism holds that the millennium--mentioned explicitly only in Revelation is a literal year reign of Christ on earth which occurs after His second coming. I find it difficult to imagine another book giving a more full and well-rounded explanation and defense of amillennialism than "Kingdom Come" does. I understand how Storms brings together the eschatological puzzle pieces the way he does, but I still find the premillennial case slightly more compelling. Regardless of your position on Biblical hermeneutics and eschatology, "Kingdom Come" is a great read which is likely to challenge your viewpoint and expand your understanding in several important areas. Sep 27, Nathan Brewer rated it it was amazing. So much to be said. First off, there are only a few books that handle their given topics as thoroughly as Kingdom Come handles its given topic- the Amillenial Approach to the end times. It handles well its subject as well as the subject of the competing perspectives. I am grateful that Sam Storms serves as my pastor in this season, and this next point is something that not only paints the pages of his book but radiates from the pulpit from which he preaches. He consistently admits to the fr Wow. He consistently admits to the frailty of mere human interpretation and continually calls the listener to be a student and learner. This is truly a remarkable work and one that will bear the standard in the conversation on the end times. May 04, Matthew rated it really liked it Shelves: theology , non-fiction , read-in , eschatology. I have thoroughly enjoyed some of Sam Storms other books, and this was no different. He presents a biblically-focused case for the amillennial eschatological position, showing why it is a very plausible alternative to premillennialism. Although not convinced, I appreciated his commitment to faithfulness to Scripture and his tone throughout most of the book. I can do no better than Tom Schreiner's comment on this book: "Even those who remain unconvinced will need to reckon with the powerful case I have thoroughly enjoyed some of Sam Storms other books, and this was no different. I can do no better than Tom Schreiner's comment on this book: "Even those who remain unconvinced will need to reckon with the powerful case made for an amillennial reading. Aug 17, William Dicks rated it really liked it Shelves: read , all-my-books , theology , eschatology , amilleniallism , read , 2nd-read. The first time was in I actually enjoyed the book now more than then. Storms has a clear way of explaining eschatological concepts through Scripture. Anybody who really wants to learn about amillennialism should read this book. In fact, anyone who is interested in eschatology, teaching of the end-times, should read this book! Jan 24, Nate Weis rated it it was amazing. I have spent pretty much my whole life under dispensational premillennial teaching. All the little holes have been there for me for quite some time. I've stuck my fingers in them here and there. This book tears them open. Let me first say how important I think it is that the body of Christ not lay down and die on this hill. Our God writes good stories and this one isn't yet finished from where we stand. There is a reason that we can't all agree on what it going to happen. It doesn't make sense for God to lay out his naked battle plans, and it isn't something a master Storyteller would do either. If all of the nation of Israel for thousands of years couldn't figure out what the coming of the would look like, if Jesus' own disciples didn't get it until after he died and rose again and ascended into heaven, it's likewise unlikely that we will ever fully understand God's future plans for us and the details of His second coming, until they come to pass. The emphasis in Scripture is Being Ready. And no matter what we believe or what eventually happens, we can all agree that we can trust God, that His plans will prosper, the He is coming again, and that we need to be ready for Him. That being said, this book is very convincing. It's not a perfect case being made, but it is a convicing alternative still shrouded in some inevitable mystery. It's Scripture-driven, clearly written, and covers just about all the bases. Sam Storms' Kingdom Come is a remarkably comprehensive and informative study of eschatology from a Reformed perspective. Not only does he persuasively argue the amillennial position but he provides a clear and charitable understanding of the alternatives. On topic after topic, I marveled at Storms' sound handling and lucid teaching of difficult material. Kingdom Come is extraordinarily helpful to the student of eschatology and no Reformed library will be complete without this book. I pray this book will help others in the same way it has helped me. What would you like to know about this product? Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and we'll answer you in the next hours. 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It is simplistically dismissive and naive. On the highway of eschatological views I have exited onto Historic Premillennialism and I am not sure when, if ever, I will get off and move on. As such I am in agreement with a number of Storms interpretations, hermeneutical principles and Dispensational critiques, such as his understanding of Daniel 9, the relationship between Jesus and the OT prophecies, much of his understanding of the seal, trumpet and bowl judgments and the relationship between Israel and the Church. On the other hand, amidst several points of disagreement I have with Amillennialism the greatest that remains is its interpretation of Revelation 20 and the 1, years and its attending events. Storms wants to read the 1, years in light of the rest of preceding Scriptural understanding of eschatology instead of the other way around. I am sympathetic to his concerns but I still cannot shake myself of a future millennial kingdom preceding eternity, rather than one that is coexistent with present history. All in all, Kingdom Come is a worthy read for anyone interested in eschatology and I suspect it will be a go-to-book in defense of Amillennialism and in response to Premillennial Dispensationalism. The writing is clear and well organized. Storms critiques can come across strong and passionate at times but his tone should not distract one from the force of the arguments he advances. Eschatology can be daunting and confusing but Storms has brought some more clarity that will surely help many to come. This is a good book for those interested in eschatology in general and for those who want a contemporary defense of Amillennialism. I was under no obligation to provide a favorable review and the thoughts and words expressed are my own. Mar 28, Drake rated it really liked it. Storms's book is an eschatological tour de force. The amount of topics of and passages examined in great detail is incredible, yet all of the discussions are surprisingly accessible, requiring little to no scholarly background to follow them. While I did not find all of his exegesis convincing e. Overall, Storms makes a powerful case for the amil view, and while I'm not quite ready to forgo my historic premillennialism just yet, he has definitely given me a lot to think about. Sam Storms presents a thorough and logical defense of the Amillennial view of Eschatology. I always appreciate Sam's writing, his even-handed opinions, and Christocentric view of the Scriptures. This book is a quality work like those of his that I have read before. As someone who leans Dispensational, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the Amillennial view although I still believe in a future coming Millennial Kingdom before the New Heavens and New Earth and reject that Rev 20 sp Sam Storms presents a thorough and logical defense of the Amillennial view of Eschatology. As someone who leans Dispensational, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the Amillennial view although I still believe in a future coming Millennial Kingdom before the New Heavens and New Earth and reject that Rev 20 speaks of the Millennial Kingdom in heaven that is concurrent with the Church Age on Earth. Sam Storms does a wonderful job covering all the major passages of Scriptures that speak to the issue in a clear, mostly fair discussion. I felt like he used his! If someone wants a thorough presentation of the Amillennial view, I would encourage them to read Sam Storm's book. I wish many Dispensationalist preachers and writers could handle the Word with the care of Sam, but he would say that care made him an amillennialist. Well written, engaging, could have been shorter and skipped a few of the weak arguments for dispensationalism that I saw more as straw men rather than genuine arguments. Oct 21, Dan rated it it was amazing. Excellent book. Sam Storms' background, magnanimity, and attention to detail combine to produce a very winsome Amillennial text. I was blessed by the read, and feel like I see Jesus better because of it. Jan 02, Mark Lickliter rated it really liked it. Like most books on eschatology, there is way too much critique and rehashing of dispensationalist beliefs. However, Storms made many good points and this book was certainly thorough. I still see myself as an Amillennialist because I believe it makes the most sense out of Revelation 20 the only passage that explicitly mentions a millennium! Postmillennialism is wrong because it expects the church to accomplish in a sinful world what will only be realized in the new h Like most books on eschatology, there is way too much critique and rehashing of dispensationalist beliefs. Postmillennialism is wrong because it expects the church to accomplish in a sinful world what will only be realized in the new heavens and earth, and there are just way too many explicit statements in scripture that describe "the last days" the entire age between the 2 advents as also being marked by apostasy and persecution, not Christians being in control of everything. Dispensational Premillennialism is wrong because it is built upon wrong theology. Historic Premillennialism could be correct, but I am not convinced. I guess that's where I am still at. Storms' book didn't change much for me. Apr 29, Jeremy Martinez rated it really liked it. It is a very well written book and worth the read. He is very clear and gracious towards other systems of eschatology. This book very clearly defines and refutes dispensational premillennialism and historical premillennialism. He makes a very compelling case for amillennialism, and for a while that is what I considered myself. After working through this book, I would say that I am, now, actually convinced of postmillennialism. With that said, he does interact with postmil. It seems as if he still had questions about this topic. Perhaps he should write a book on that specific topic. The bibliography is extensive and will be useful for further reading. Also, the cover design looks really cool. Mar 03, LaRosa Jr. The majority of the reviews I had read were positive, and since I was still in the midst of learning more about amillennial eschatology, I decided to put this book on my must read list. I picked up the book from my church's bookstore and let it sit on my shelf for a few months. I finally decided to pick it up this month and give it a read. At over pages and over eighteen total chapters, this was no light read by any stretch of the imagination. I'll admit that it took me some time to get into the book. Having a fairly firm grasp on hermeneutics and dispensationalism as a former dispensationalist, like Storms , I ended up glossing over the initial chapters since they only served as review for material that I was already quite familiar with. Once I got past that initial hurdle, my reading became much more engaged as I tried to think critically through Storms' exegesis of several key passages of Scripture that concern eschatology. Albeit good information, I didn't want to bog myself down with information that wasn't new to me. As you would expect in a book that speaks on to the end times, Storms covers all of the key passages including: Daniel 9, Matthew 24, and Revelation In terms of analyzing the arguments that Storms presents for each of the passages, overall I have mixed reviews. I was left unconvinced by his treatment of Daniel 9. While thorough, I don't quite agree with his understanding of Daniel's 70 weeks prophecy. That aside, his treatment there is quite good. If there is any exegesis given where Storms changed my mind, it would have to be Matthew I thought his treatment of that passage over the course of two chapters was extremely coherent and has me rethinking Jesus' words in this passage. I now tend to believe, like Storms, that this is a prophecy that has already been fulfilled and is not still future. As for Revelation 20, it's practically what I thought it would be, and one where I admittedly need to spend more time studying. Yet, Storms didn't leave it at just those familiar passages, as he also brought in other passages to build his case for amillennialism: Romans 11, Revelation 13 and 17, as well as 2 Thessalonians 2. While the book as a whole is worth the purchase price, it is not without its problems. One of the most glaring issues I had with Kingdom Come is that Storms likes to unnecessarily repeat himself. He does this constantly by restating his argument or understanding of another author, as if we, the reader, didn't quite get it the first time he stated it. While it's beneficial to do that on occasion, Storms makes it to be more of a distraction. This is clearest in his chapter on 2 Thessalonians 2 and the Antichrist; it is here that he basically says at the end of the chapter that he's still not quite sure what exactly Paul means by this passage of it's already fulfilled or yet future. While I appreciate Storms' honesty in not being dogmatic in something he's unsure about, for someone looking to him to understand amillennialism, his indecisiveness leaves you feeling as if you're walking alongside him as he tries to figure this out, instead of speaking as an authority on the subject. At the end of the day, I'm not sure what I think about Kingdom Come. I'm not sure that I walk away any more confident in amillennialism than I was before I started reading the book. I don't know if my expectations for the book were too high or if my gut reaction is correct. Yes, I did glean some new insights on passages like Matthew 24 , but on others I'm left scratching my head more than before I started. Granted, eschatology is a difficult subject for any Bible teacher, so in that respect Sam Storms did a fair job. I am grateful for his detailed insights on the texts he does have a firm grasp on and his evenhanded criticism of premillennialism, and I can respect that he's not willing to speak dogmatically on texts that he is still unsure of himself. As a whole, this is a book worth having in my library and one that I may find myself turning to again at some point in the future. That said, I probably wouldn't recommend this book as the definitive source for understanding amillennialism, but it's one worth having in the discussion. Oct 23, Jacob rated it it was amazing Shelves: christian. In "Kingdom Come" Storms not only does an excellent job of articulating the amillennial position, he deftly speaks to a range of different topics including Bible interpretation and various eschatological issues. But it circles sometimes in large circles around 2 main emphases: dismantling dispensationalism and building up amillennialism. Broadly speaking, popular dispensationalism is a way of understanding scripture, distinguishing itself on two big points: literal Biblical interpretation and the view that God has distinct and different plans for Israel and the Church. Storms spends much of the book explaining, dissecting, and refuting the different aspects of dispensationalism. It is so thorough and well-presented that I think Storms would be well-served to pull out this material, brush it up, and publish it as a standalone refutation of dispensationalism. Storms' other major focus is promoting Amillennialism. Premillennialism holds that the millennium--mentioned explicitly only in Revelation is a literal year reign of Christ on earth which occurs after His second coming. I find it difficult to imagine another book giving a more full and well-rounded explanation and defense of amillennialism than "Kingdom Come" does. I understand how Storms brings together the eschatological puzzle pieces the way he does, but I still find the premillennial case slightly more compelling. Regardless of your position on Biblical hermeneutics and eschatology, "Kingdom Come" is a great read which is likely to challenge your viewpoint and expand your understanding in several important areas. Sep 27, Nathan Brewer rated it it was amazing. So much to be said. First off, there are only a few books that handle their given topics as thoroughly as Kingdom Come handles its given topic- the Amillenial Approach to the end times. It handles well its subject as well as the subject of the competing perspectives. I am grateful that Sam Storms serves as my pastor in this season, and this next point is something that not only paints the pages of his book but radiates from the pulpit from which he preaches. He consistently admits to the fr Wow. He consistently admits to the frailty of mere human interpretation and continually calls the listener to be a student and learner. This is truly a remarkable work and one that will bear the standard in the conversation on the end times. May 04, Matthew rated it really liked it Shelves: theology , non-fiction , read-in , eschatology. I have thoroughly enjoyed some of Sam Storms other books, and this was no different. He presents a biblically-focused case for the amillennial eschatological position, showing why it is a very plausible alternative to premillennialism. Although not convinced, I appreciated his commitment to faithfulness to Scripture and his tone throughout most of the book. I can do no better than Tom Schreiner's comment on this book: "Even those who remain unconvinced will need to reckon with the powerful case I have thoroughly enjoyed some of Sam Storms other books, and this was no different. I can do no better than Tom Schreiner's comment on this book: "Even those who remain unconvinced will need to reckon with the powerful case made for an amillennial reading. Aug 17, William Dicks rated it really liked it Shelves: read , all-my-books , theology , eschatology , amilleniallism , read , 2nd-read. The first time was in I actually enjoyed the book now more than then. Storms has a clear way of explaining eschatological concepts through Scripture. Anybody who really wants to learn about amillennialism should read this book. In fact, anyone who is interested in eschatology, teaching of the end-times, should read this book! Jan 24, Nate Weis rated it it was amazing. Storms is correct that salvation is found only by grace through faith in Christ—for and Gentiles. In his defense of amillennialism, Storms makes several points that millennialists need to hear. The millennium, however, is now : the present age of the Church between the first and second comings of Christ in its entirety is the millennium. Second, Storms insists that his interpretation of Revelation 20 is literal. Chapters on the Matt. This book accomplishes four major functions. First, the author tells his story of transition from a dispensational, pretributional, premillennial view to amillennialism. Understanding this story puts the arguments in the book in their context. But when in the early s I abandoned premillennialism in all its forms, public reaction was such that you would have sworn I had committed the unpardonable sin. Second, the author attempts to demolish the biblical arguments for premillennialism. The tone in this section is harsh and derisive. Tragically, he treats premillennialism similarly to the offensive way he describes amillennialism being treated by his professors in seminary see pp. If he wants premillennialists to listen to his criticism and to consider the merits of amillennialism, it might be good to stop calling their view bizarre and contradictory to the Bible. Third, the author provides a brief but sympathetic defense of postmillennialism. The notion of a progressive and ultimate triumph of the gospel within history itself such that when Jesus returns he finds a truly Christianized cosmos is profoundly appealing. But as of the publication of this book, I am not yet convinced. This is not surprising, since both postmillennialists and amillennialists believe that Christ will return to the earth after the millennium and the optimistic perspective of the triumph of the gospel in postmillennial thought is attractive. Fourth, the author defends amillennialism. This section is the strength of the book. Storms is an excellent biblical scholar and writes with an engaging and attractive style here, quite unlike the earlier section. This book is an engaging account of spiritual autobiography. The author tells a compelling story. It is useful as a defense of two of the three Christian views of the millennium. He and his wife Ann have been married for 41 years and are the parents of two grown daughters and have four grandchildren. Griers The Momentous Event. His work is marked by careful exegesis of pertinent texts, and ranges widely and deeply in all of the relevant Scriptural passages deal- ing with the end of the age. While no one book is universal in its range, this one comes close to it! Storms work is lucid and fair; he certainly works with a point of view amillennialism , but is scrupulous in not misrepresenting the views he critiques, and is charitable in spirit throughout his substantial volume. While he surveys in detail the three major views of the millennium in a balanced way, in my opinion , probably the majority of his attention is directed to premillennial dispensationalism so dominant in American Evangelicalism. He marshals many a passage to show why it is really not possible to hold this view, if one takes seriously the majority of the Scriptural texts involved as for instance, the belief in the premillennial . I do think he is humble before the teaching of the Scriptures, and wishes for the clear teaching written Word to be taken as it stands. His interpretation of the seventy weeks of Daniel chapter 9 is a model of clear, exegetical theology, as is his understanding of what is now called replacement theology. His discussion of the modern state of Israel is, I think, judicious and helpful. One does not have to agree with everything he says on the end of time to be able heartily to recommend this excellent book. I plan to use it in my teaching, and will be glad to have it available for the next time I teach Eschatology. Not only does he persuasively argue the amillennial position but he provides a clear and charitable understanding of the alternatives. On topic after topic, I marveled at Storms sound handling and lucid teaching of difficult material. Kingdom Come is extraordinarily helpful to the student of eschatology and no Reformed library will be complete without this book. For some, premillennialism is virtually equivalent to orthodoxy. Sam Storms challenges such a premise with a vigorous defense of amillennialism. Storms marshals exegetical and theological arguments in defense of his view in this wide-ranging work. Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative - DTS Voice

Second, the author attempts to demolish the biblical arguments for premillennialism. The tone in this section is harsh and derisive. Tragically, he treats premillennialism similarly to the offensive way he describes amillennialism being treated by his professors in seminary see pp. If he wants premillennialists to listen to his criticism and to consider the merits of amillennialism, it might be good to stop calling their view bizarre and contradictory to the Bible. Third, the author provides a brief but sympathetic defense of postmillennialism. The notion of a progressive and ultimate triumph of the gospel within history itself such that when Jesus returns he finds a truly Christianized cosmos is profoundly appealing. But as of the publication of this book, I am not yet convinced. This is not surprising, since both postmillennialists and amillennialists believe that Christ will return to the earth after the millennium and the optimistic perspective of the triumph of the gospel in postmillennial thought is attractive. Fourth, the author defends amillennialism. This section is the strength of the book. Storms is an excellent biblical scholar and writes with an engaging and attractive style here, quite unlike the earlier section. This book is an engaging account of spiritual autobiography. The author tells a compelling story. It is useful as a defense of two of the three Christian views of the millennium. Sadly, its dismissive, disrespectful, and derisive tone toward premillennialism detracts from its value, with the result that premillennialists, particularly dispensationalists, may fail to examine its biblical arguments for amillennialism. Book reviews are published online and in print every quarter in Bibliotheca Sacra. Subcribe Today. Book Reviews. Glenn R. 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Again, if you want a classic thesis on the Reformed doctrine of Election, this book will give it to you. It's worth the read, but I would implore you to ask, "Why draw this conclusion? Many Christians struggle with their eternal security. It is a cause of much angst and loss of joy and peace. One of the blessed covenant promises of God to His people is his unbreakable word. This is a well written and easy to understand book. I wish to make some pointed critiques. Dr Storms posits as a real life example a man named Charley or woman named Charlene - we can pick either who was born into and reared in the church but later rejects the faith. How does eternal security function in this setting? Charlie is still young and may or may not come to Christ. Yet his faithful parents are in prayerful agony over his eternal estate. A very familiar and common problem. Unfortunately, the example of Charlie is not the best for isolating, analyzing and discussing the Doctrine of Eternal Security. Classically, the doctrine applies to born-again or true believers. Early in church history writers such as Augustine recognized in his discourse with the Donatists that the church was a corpus permixtum a mixed body of believers and unbelievers. Thus at any time the visible church consists of the elect and reprobate. Therefore, the present issue many face with their own personal eternal security is not unique to this day. We are all sensitive that the visible church is not the church victorious. Many who seem by outward appearance to be Christian are not regenerate. Charlie is not one that would struggle with the problem of eternal security as he rejects the faith and, if we take him at his word, is not or not yet saved. The issue for Charlie and for his parents, pastors and theologians is not primarily one of eternal security but one of election and the extent of the covenant promises made to the church and the decendents of believers. This is unfortunate because it opens the door for objection and debate about election and distracts from the teaching of eternal security. Certainly, they are necessarily joined in salvation but are two distinct issues and should not be confounded. Indeed, our class quickly became derailed debating the more controversial election and leaving the rather straightforward doctrine of eternal security behind. Likewise, Charlie raises more complicated and subtle issues concerning the extent of the covenant as it affects the decendents households of believers and the visible church in toto. Berkhof Systematic Theology p addresses this issue nicely and earlier explores the range of opinions offered by Reformed theologians such as Bavink and Vos. Despite the theological distinctions there are clearly covenant promises and blessings made to entire households and the visible church community that do not include election and all that follows. This is obvious from experience as Augustine clearly demonstrated. Charlie may be one who is elect, under grace and does not know it because God has yet to do the work of regeneration in him. If this be the case then preservation would apply to God's grace in protecting Charlie until that time. The issues of what are the covenant promises to Charlie regardless of his election status is beyond the scope of this work and is a complex issue upon which many good Reformed theologians differ. What is clear is that Charlie benefits from the general grace and promises that overflow to the community that comprises household and church. The covenant applies to him and he has more opportunity for instruction and receipt of grace. Indeed, although not all children of believers are saved they are likely to be so. Therefore, the issue surrounding Charlie fall into many of the same issues surrounding paedobaptism more so than eternal security. Rather than Charlie, Dr. Then we can ask what are the grounds of this question, its parts and then address how Scripture answers it.

Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam Storms

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