Dr. Sam Waldron: Answering John MacArthur and The Eschatology of Jesus
Nov 22, 2023
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Dr. Sam Waldron, President of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses his upcoming book on Eschatology and his views on amillennialism. They analyze the interpretation of Old Testament prophecies and the church as the Israel of God. They also examine the timing and interpretation of the book of Revelation.
Worship in spirit and truth shapes our eschatology, emphasizing the overlapping of the ages.
The book of Revelation exhibits a recapitulatory character, challenging strictly chronological interpretations.
A redemptive historical modified idealist interpretation is recommended for interpreting Revelation.
Galatians 6:16 highlights the continuity and reformation of Israel through the church.
Worship plays a vital role in shaping our eschatology, acknowledging the present age and anticipating the age to come.
Deep dives
Writing Worship in Spirit and Truth
The phrase 'worship in spirit and truth' emphasizes the importance of worshiping God with both our hearts and minds, in light of the realities brought about by Jesus Christ. It calls for a worship that is spiritually engaging and grounded in truth. This understanding of worship shapes our eschatology by reminding us that we live between the Advents, in the overlapping of the ages. We worship in the present age while anticipating the future age, with our worship being permeated by the great realities of Christ's first and second coming.
The Recipuitulation in Revelation
The book of Revelation exhibits a recapitulatory character, in contrast to the assumption of consecutive chronological symbolic history. This recapitulation can be seen in the comparison of Revelation 11 and 12, where after reaching the end of the age in Revelation 11, the narrative goes back to the beginning in Revelation 12. This pattern of recapitulation is evident throughout the book, emphasizing its non-linear nature and challenging the idea of strictly chronological interpretations.
Proper Hermeneutic for Revelation
The proper hermeneutic for interpreting Revelation requires understanding the genre and the specific characteristics of apocalyptic literature. It involves interpreting figurative language in a figurative manner, and recognizing the recapitulatory nature of the book. A redemptive historical modified idealist interpretation, as exemplified by William Hendriksen, is recommended for its theological and exegetical balance.
The Israel of God
Galatians 6:16 refers to the church as the Israel of God, highlighting the continuity and reformation of Israel through the church. This does not mean that the church has replaced Israel, but rather that it is a continuation of God's covenant people. It emphasizes the unity of believers, regardless of their ethnic background, as the true people of God.
Importance of Worship in Eschatology
Worship plays a vital role in shaping our eschatology by directing our focus on the realities of Christ's first coming, his work of redemption, and his promised second coming. By worshiping in spirit and truth, we acknowledge the present age and anticipate the age to come. Worship should be grounded in biblical truth and engage both our hearts and minds, reflecting the overlapping of the ages in which we live.
Kavcon Conference Theme: Conquering into Conquer
The choice of the theme 'Conquering into Conquer' for the Kavcon Conference reflects the commitment to a covenantal and optimistic a millennial outlook. It seeks to highlight the possibility of an optimistic eschatology that is not exclusive to post-millennialism and can avoid the pitfalls of both pre-millennialism and post-millennialism. The conference aims to provide theological and practical insights into the victory of Christ and his kingdom.
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Covenantalism and Worship
Covenantalism reflects the belief that worship should be aligned with biblical principles in both form and content. It recognizes the importance of the regulative principle of worship and strives to worship God in accordance with his revealed truth. By adhering to scriptural principles, covenantal worship seeks to honor and glorify God in spirit and truth.
Interpretive Insights into the Book of Revelation
The book of Revelation requires a thoughtful and careful interpretation. Understanding its apocalyptic genre, symbolical language, and the presence of recapitulation is key to approaching its message. A redemptive historical modified idealist interpretation, exemplified by William Hendriksen, offers a balanced approach that captures the theological and exegetical depth of the text.
The Challenge of Worshiping in Eschatology
Worshiping in eschatology presents believers with the challenge of embracing the tension of living in the overlapping of the ages. Recognizing the fulfilled and yet-to-be-fulfilled aspects of Christ's redemptive work impacts how we worship God. It calls for an engagement of both our hearts and minds, as we worship in light of the present age and the promises of the age to come.
Hosts Ryan Eakins and Chris Barlow talk with Dr. Sam Waldron, president of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. They discuss Sams views on eschatology, including optimistic Amillennialism, as well answering John MacArthur on Premillennialism, his new book, and his upcoming conference in March of 2024.
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