Blog & Mablog Marriage and the Age to Come
Nov 14, 2025
The discussion dives into the concept of full preterism, claiming that all New Testament prophecies were fulfilled by AD 70. It presents a fascinating challenge through Jesus' exchange with the Sadducees about marriage after resurrection. The implications of this teaching suggest a radical shift in how believers approach marriage and death. Doug explores the tension between full preterist beliefs and biblical cosmology, raising questions about historical resurrection and its effects on believers' lives. The conversation warns against extreme theological interpretations that could impact personal relationships.
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Full Preterism Erases The End Of History
- Full preterism collapses Christian eschatology into 70 AD and removes a final consummation of history.
- Doug Wilson argues this leaves death and sin undefeated and produces a bleak, endless historical view.
Vivid Metaphors For A Theory Gone Flat
- Wilson uses vivid metaphors to portray full preterism as a story without resolution.
- He compares it to a ghost ship and Macbeth's idiot to emphasize its emptiness.
Hope Distinguishes Classic Millennial Views
- Classical millennial positions still share historical optimism because they include a final consummation.
- Wilson labels full preterism as amillennialism stripped of its hope.
