Hi, and good question. It's not the same as amillennialism. Inaugurated eschatology means the the resurrection of Jesus marks the beginning of the new age. Many would summarize inaugurated eschatology as "now and not yet." As Peter says in Acts 2, Jesus's resurrection is intimately tied to the gift of the Spirit. And as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13, our present gives prefigure what lies ahead of and for us, but we're not there yet, whether in our own spiritual development or in the course of history (obviously). We still await Jesus's complete reign over all things.
Perhaps this quote of Derek Prince is appropriate in considering eschatology: There are two things: the actual and the ideal. To be mature is to see the ideal and live with the actual. To fail is to accept the actual and reject the ideal; and to accept only that which is ideal and refuse the actual is to be immature. Do not criticize the actual because you have seen the ideal; Do not reject the ideal because you see the actual. Maturity is to live with the actual but hold on to the ideal.
Yes, it does have a big influence in people’s thoughts, beliefs, and hopes. Too much, in my honest opinion. Too many people live, seeing only the finish line painted by their belief and hope driven eschatology. It’s all about living to achieve that eschatological goal. Then, the road-of-life becomes very narrow, and those who occupy it have their place in the line, driving a vehicle equipped with a snowplow blade to keep the unworthy off!
Okay, that’s not a very kind or optimistic view, which is probably why I have difficulties, or fun, with those on that path.
I like the bottom line note of that eschatology, in that God’s justice wins out!
I have been given books about the aforementioned eschatological view I don’t care for, so, this will be the first eschatological book I didn’t have to buy, because I wanted to buy! Thank you!
I had never heard of “inaugurated” eschatology, but I like what I read here.
In my mind, there’s at least a floating thought that we live for, and create our eschatology, perhaps.
Is inaugurated eschatology the same as/similar to amillennialism?
Hi, and good question. It's not the same as amillennialism. Inaugurated eschatology means the the resurrection of Jesus marks the beginning of the new age. Many would summarize inaugurated eschatology as "now and not yet." As Peter says in Acts 2, Jesus's resurrection is intimately tied to the gift of the Spirit. And as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13, our present gives prefigure what lies ahead of and for us, but we're not there yet, whether in our own spiritual development or in the course of history (obviously). We still await Jesus's complete reign over all things.
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I found this related item. Thanks for taking time to answer.
https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-inaugurated-eschatology/
Yes I think so. Thank you.
Perhaps this quote of Derek Prince is appropriate in considering eschatology: There are two things: the actual and the ideal. To be mature is to see the ideal and live with the actual. To fail is to accept the actual and reject the ideal; and to accept only that which is ideal and refuse the actual is to be immature. Do not criticize the actual because you have seen the ideal; Do not reject the ideal because you see the actual. Maturity is to live with the actual but hold on to the ideal.
Yes, it does have a big influence in people’s thoughts, beliefs, and hopes. Too much, in my honest opinion. Too many people live, seeing only the finish line painted by their belief and hope driven eschatology. It’s all about living to achieve that eschatological goal. Then, the road-of-life becomes very narrow, and those who occupy it have their place in the line, driving a vehicle equipped with a snowplow blade to keep the unworthy off!
Okay, that’s not a very kind or optimistic view, which is probably why I have difficulties, or fun, with those on that path.
I like the bottom line note of that eschatology, in that God’s justice wins out!
I have been given books about the aforementioned eschatological view I don’t care for, so, this will be the first eschatological book I didn’t have to buy, because I wanted to buy! Thank you!
I had never heard of “inaugurated” eschatology, but I like what I read here.
In my mind, there’s at least a floating thought that we live for, and create our eschatology, perhaps.