Theology for the Church Amillennialism with Kim Riddlebarger
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Oct 13, 2025 Kim Riddlebarger, a retired systematic theology professor and author of A Case for Amillennialism, dives deep into the amillennial perspective. He discusses why eschatology matters personally and how it shapes our understanding of hope. Kim provides a compelling overview of key end-time events, debates postmillennialism, and explores the kingdom of God as linked to the church. He clarifies misconceptions about the rapture and tribulation while addressing the nature of Satan's binding. A thoughtful conversation on the nuances of Reformed eschatology!
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Christ's Return Is The Central Eschaton
- Kim argues Revelation 20 should not be the hermeneutical fulcrum of eschatology because it is apocalyptic literature and unique in mentioning a millennium.
- He insists the New Testament centers the end on Christ's return with resurrection, judgment, and cosmic renewal occurring together.
Parousia Ends Time, Not Starts A New Era
- Kim highlights a widespread scholarly consensus that Christ's return shifts history into eternity rather than inaugurates a delayed earthly millennium.
- He cites contemporary evangelical scholarship emphasizing a time-to-eternity transition at the parousia.
Personal Shift From Dispensationalism
- Kim recounts his own movement from dispensational premillennialism into amillennialism after wrestling with unintended consequences of a future millennium.
- He found problems explaining natural bodies, procreation, and ongoing evil after Christ's return which pushed his change of view.
