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The Destruction
of Jerusalem

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He Shall Have Dominion

Third edition: Revised and Expanded

618 pp.; Paperback

This new edition should be available by late May, 2009.

In Solomon's glorious Psalm we find a prophetic pledge that Christ "shall have dominion from sea to sea." And he promises this gracious worldwide victory of the Christian faith in time and on earth "while the sun and moon endure" (72:5) and despite the existence of those "enemies" (72:9) who would "afflict" and "oppress" (72:2, 4).

Under the gracious sway of his gospel, Christ will cause "the righteous to flourish" (72:7) and bring "peace to the people" (Psa. 72:5). Resulting from this righteousness and peace will come "abundance" and "flourishing" prosperity in all the earth (72:16). Ultimately, "all nations [will] call him blessed" (72:17) so that "the whole earth [will] be filled with his glory" (72:19).

Such is the postmillennial hope. Christ will return after millennial conditions prevail upon the earth (hence, post-millennialism), not before them (as in the popular pre-millennial system). The millennial blessings arise under the influence of the gospel, not because of Armageddon.

Though many evangelicals today are concerned about being Left Behind before the future collapses into absolute chaos, the postmillennialist is optimistic that He Shall Have Dominion throughout the earth. Rather than adopting "I'll Fly Away" as their anthem, postmillennialists prefer "Onward Christian Soldiers."

In this book you will find the whole biblical rationale for postmillennialism, from its incipient beginning in Genesis to its glorious conclusion in Revelation.

This is truly a new edition. In it I update a great many of the biblio-graphical references and add newer ones in order to make the work more current. Though I drop many of the older references, I do not drop them all in that I want to interact with some of the more important ones. I intend to offer the best of both worlds: analysis of classic works, as well as interaction with contemporary contributions. A secondary benefit of this practice is to let dispensationalists know that despite their "plain and simple" method of interpretation, their system keeps changing ? thereby demonstrating things are not so "plain and simple."

I also give more attention to amillennialism than in previous editions, though I still deal more extensively with dispensationalism. In upgrading my amillennial critique I employ the more recent works by Robert B. Strimple, Vern Poythress, Dennis Johnson, Robert L. Reymond, Cornelis Venema, Kim Riddlebarger, and others. The amillennial presentation has changed over the years, moving from a more exegetical approach to a more theological one. I critique both approaches.

For the most part this edition adds new material, with each chapter undergoing significant expansions. I would especially note that I significantly lengthen the three chapters considering objections to postmillennialism ? partly in order to handle more amillennial objections. I would also point out that I have re-titled the Appendix on hyper-preterism in that I greatly expand my critique in order to include exegetical as well as theological concerns regarding this aberrant movement. Though this heterodox movement continues to grow, signs are appearing that it may be coming apart at the seams. Their continual patching of new material on the old garment is making matters worse. I hope to loosen a few of its threads myself.

Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.M., Th.D.
Author, Before Jerusalem Fell
Director, NiceneCouncil.Com

Table of Contents
Chapter Title	Page #
PART ONE : INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: The Significance of Biblical Eschatology The Importance of Eschatology The Meaning of "Eschatology" The Priority of Scripture The Philosophy of History The Implications of Eschatology Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Purpose of This Treatise Postmillennial Information Postmillennial Exposition Postmillennial Vindication Postmillennial Exhortation Conclusion
Chapter 3: The Pessimistic Millennial Views The General Millennial Idea The Standard Millennial Positions Conclusion
Chapter 4: The Postmillennial System A Definition of Postmillennialism The Confusion Regarding Postmillennialism The Origins of Postmillennialism Conclusion
PART TWO: EXPOSITION
Chapter 5: The Revelation of Truth God's Word is Inerrant God's Word is Powerful Conclusion
Chapter 6: The Covenants of Redemption Covenantal Scripture Covenantal Obligation Objective Blessedness Conclusion
Chapter 7: The Hermeneutic of Scripture Literalism and Prophecy Preterism and Prophecy Israel and Prophecy Conclusion
PART THREE: EXPOSITION
Chapter 8: Eschatology and Creation The Edenic Expectation of Victory The Post-Fall Expectation of Victory Conclusion
Chapter 9: Eschatology and Anticipation Anticipation in the Patriarch and Mosaic Eras Anticipation in the Messianic Psalms Anticipation in the Prophets Conclusion
Chapter 10: Eschatology and Realization Inauguration of the Kingdom Application of the Kingdom Conclusion
Chapter 11: Eschatology and Expansion Dominion Commanded Dominion Assured Extension Guaranteed Cultivation Encouraged Function Specified Conclusion
Chapter 12: Eschatology and Consummation The Second Advent The Resurrection The Final Judgment The Eternal State Conclusion
PART FOUR: SPECIFICATION
Chapter 13: Eschatological Time Frames The Seventy Weeks The Dispensational Interpretation The "Last Days" This Age / The Age to Come The "Imminent" Return The Millennium Conclusion
Chapter 14: Eschatological Features The Day of the Lord The Great Tribulation The Temple's Rebuilding The New Creation Conclusion

The Beast of Revelation: Identified
Dr. Kenneth L. Gentry

HISTORICAL
SIGNIFICANCE

"During the Middle Ages, Josephus was the most widely read ancient author in Europe.. Josephus' literary influence had no equals, with the sole exception of the Bible."

Flavius Josephus, a Jewish priest and Pharisee, was put in command of the national resistance in Galilee at the time of Israel's revolt against Rome. When he was captured at Jotapata; his life was spared upon his prediction to rival Vespasian, that the Roman general would soon become emperor. Upon the fulfillment of this prophecy shortly thereafter, he was commissioned to provide his captors with a history of the Jewish people, although he initially wrote a history of the Roman-Jewish war suited for both a Roman and a Jewish audience. His works, disputed though they may be regard accuracy, are an indispensable source on the life and history in Roman Judea.

THEOLOGICAL
SIGNIFICANCE

"The destruction of Jerusalem was more terrible than anything that the world has ever witnessed, either before or since. Even Titus seemed to see in his cruel work the hand of an avenging God." (C.H. Spurgeon)

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