Amillennialism with Dr. Sam Storms

In this episode, Dr. Sam Storms discusses the Amillennial perspective of the end times. He begins by clarifying that “Amillennial” is a bit of a misnomer – since he does, in fact, believe in a Millennium. It just looks different than the “literalistic” view of Historic Premillennialism. On that note, he talks through the hermeneutic to employ when interpreting apocalyptic literature—how do we know when to understand things literally or figuratively? Dr. Storms responds to the major objections to Amillennialism, he explains in detail why he is not Premillennial, and he makes a biblical case for Amillennialism. All of this is couched in his own personal journey away from Premillennialism (which his seminary taught strongly) and toward Amillennialism. If you’re interested in the end times and want to understand the biblical teaching more, you won’t want to miss this episode. Even if you don’t agree with all of Dr. Storms’ points, you’ll certainly find that he goes to the Bible to support his beliefs.

[frankr]

Thank you. That was what I was looking for. Your answer to amilennial was what I have been understanding all along. It's nice to see someone with the same view as mine. TY

[EnHacore]

The best interview I have seen on amillennialism, and brings so much clarity to the difficult passages in Mathew.

[brendafranklin]

Great interview! I read through the bible chronologically last year, and amill is the ONLY view that takes ALL of scripture into consideration. Love in Christ to all!!

[seekingtruth]

Great discussion and so much to think about

[Marsand]

Ephesians!! That's exactly what happened to me in my journey out of dispensationalism

[dougbell]

Listening to Dr. Storms is like a breath of fresh air. ✔️

Great guest, gentlemen. Thank you!

[doug]

I like this Dr Storms, I've had pretty much the same exact view one the main points, for several years. After getting frustrated for so long with reading books on eschatology, they all had holes. Finally went on it my own by listening to and reading the bible, took a lot of time and study, but I got there.

[miaamericanos-molinaro]

Wonderful show. Never seen your stuff before - thoroughly enjoyed this. Will watch again!

[aaron_aplin]

I was pre mil dispy until i left my non denom church cause everyone hated my calvinism.
One of the elders at the reformed presby church i started going to took me through revelation with a-mil perspective and my eyes were totally opened. How did i not see how WRONG i was for so many years? Crazy times

[thehumanjesus]

Questions for Amill:

1. Can you explain how Satan is currently bound and not deceiving the nations (Rev 20:3) yet Satan is deceiving the nations at the same time (1 John 5:19; Rev 12:9)?

2. In your scheme WHEN do the events in Rev 20:7-10 take place?
(NOTE Satan is released at that point which means Satan has been bound, I.e., has not been deceiving the nations.)

3. If “came to life” means a "spiritual conversion (?)" what does "beheaded" mean (Rev 20:4)? NOTE beheading comes before "came to life."

4. In Rev 20:4c-5 you have two resurrections, using the same words for both. So how is it possible that “the first resurrection” is not literal and the second resurrection is literal?
(NOTE the noun anastasis always means a literal, physical resurrection of dead people.)

5. If there are no mortals in the kingdom how do you explain Isaiah 65-66?

6. Since in your view there’s only one resurrection of ALL the dead, what does “the rest of the dead mean” (Rev 20:5)?

[subashpradhan]

Thank you very much for brining Dr. Storm. I am watching from Kathmandu, Nepal. I would really like to get that book.

[danjohnson]

I am a Missouri Synod Lutheran baptized and confirmed, but I've also attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union for the past 5 years. I have also attended both an LCMS and CCCU University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. I say that to explain I'm not a new believer being tossed about by every new comfortable theory. I have never believed in the Rapture theory or the literal 1, 000 year physical reign of Christ on Earth. I deeply appreciate this discussion on a (currently) unpopular belief of currently living in the millennium. My fear is that when the tribulation comes it's going to take A LOT of believers by surprise and cause them to fall away. If this is wrong you can laugh at us poor fools as we are taken up in the Rapture, but if it's right it's potentially is going to cause many believers to fall away as things become hell on Earth before judgement day.

[H.Nenningger]

Great show. It's rare someone give me something to think about, swades my view, and opens my eyes to a new view.

Thanks.

[MsBeloved]

I'm learning more about this view. So interesting.

[gramps]

He did a great job explaining. Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

[SpotterVideo]

Pastor Sam Storms book is an excellent source for those who are looking for the truth.

The Premill doctrine only works by claiming the Book of Revelation is in chronological order.
Instead, it is a series of overlapping visions given to John on the Island of Patmos.

It is a book of symbols. We know the "candlesticks" are a symbol of the churches, and the "stars" are a symbol of the angels, based on what Christ said in Revelation 1:20.

The Second Coming is found at the end of chapter 6 with some of the same characters found in chapter 19 (kings, captains, mighty men, bond, free, etc.) hiding from the wrath of the Lamb. Why would they be hiding from the Lamb, if the Lamb is not present at that point in time? We also find signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as they are also found in the Olivet Discourse.


Rev 6:15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

Rev 19:18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.



The Second Coming is found at the end of chapter 11, with the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet in the Bible, and the time of the judgment of the dead in Revelation 11:15-18.

The beginning of chapter 12 is a history lesson containing the fall of Satan, and the birth and death of Christ.

The Second Coming is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares from Matthew chapter 13.

The Second Coming is found when He "comes as a thief", at Armageddon, in Revelation 16:15-16. The greatest earthquake in history is also found in chapter 16.

It is found in chapter 19.

It is found when the fire comes, and the judgment of the dead occurs at the end of chapter 20.
(See 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, for the fire at His return. The time of the judgment of the dead is also found in Revelation 11:18.)

Why did Jesus correct the woman at the well when she said earthly Jerusalem was the place to worship?

Why was Peter looking for the New Heavens and the New Earth in 2 Peter 3:10-13?

[kecoval]

Sounds like an awesome book, would love a copy! Thx for the interview.

[lucasmcdonald]

Yes!!! Ephesians 2 sealed it for me as well!

[ceasartouma]

Love it..love it..love it...way to go...hallelujah, , Dr. Sam Storms got it right...lord has opened his mind to teach us the truth.. praise God

[stephenbailey]

I appreciate amillennialism, its analysis of this age and focus on the glory of Christ here and now.
But, in light of the Revelation to John, I found the historical premillennial perspective more straightforward when it comes to chronology.
In the end, how God fulfills all things will likely be somewhat different than what we expect. (As was the case when Jesus came the first time.)
It's not about knowing. It's about trusting.