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In the Reformed world, it is safe to say that Amillennialism has reigned as the supreme view of Eschatology. Amillennialism can come in different flavors but the gist of it is that there is “no millennium” (the prefix “a” meaning “no”). However, they do in fact believe in a millennium just not in the sense that Postmillennialists and Premillennialists do. What is in common with the Post and Pre positions is that the millennium is on earth; it is not a spiritual or heavenly millennium but an earthly one. The millennium is in reference to the 1,000-year reign of Christ as seen in Revelation Chapter 20.
Matt Waymeyer, in his book Amillennialism and the Age to Come: A Premillennial Critique of the Two-Age Model, delivers some substantial blows to the popular Reformed appreciation of the end-times. Waymeyer’s book can be viewed as a direct rebuttal to Kim Riddlebarger’s book A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, which was first published in 2003 and then expanded in 2013; three years before Waymeyer’s book. Riddlebarger’s book is one of the most informative books I have read concerning Amillennialism and if anyone is wrestling with Eschatology they must consider his work. I have read both books and it is clear that Waymeyer noticed several holes in Riddlebarger’s arguments.
What is great about this book is that Waymeyer is not as much advocating for a Premillennial view as he is simply pointing out that Amillennialism just falls short. That is what makes the book such a great read; it is that you do not have an agenda being pushed upon you as much as you have a strong critique of another view. Waymeyer goes through all the Old Testament and New Testament passages that are to be considered when discussing Eschatology. He is not interested in making an argument outside of the pages of Scripture which is refreshing.
If you are considering Amillennialism for your Eschatology you must first consult with this book. It is important to put all of our views to the test and place them under examination to see how strong they really are. Waymeyer dives right in and goes to work so as not to waste the reader’s time. You will enjoy this book if you read with an open mind and consider the arguments.