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The Basis of the Premillennial Faith
Although premillennialism continues to be popular today, it is by no means a new doctrine. Rather, because of its solid foundation in Biblical truth, premillennialism has been a prominent system of interpretation throughout church history.
————— Charles C. Ryrie (A.B., Harverford College; Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh; Litt.D., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) is the annotator of the Ryrie Study Bible and author of many other best-selling books including The Basis of the Premillennial Faith, The Miracles of Our Lord, Balancing the Christian Life, Basic Theology, and So Great Salvation. Dr. Ryrie has served in numerous professional capacities including President of Philadelphia Biblical University, and Chairman and Professor of Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Systems of Interpretation
Importance of Studying Prophecy
Chapter 2 Its Basis in History
The Ancient Period
The Medieval Period
The Reformation Period
The Modern Period
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Its Basis in Hermeneutics
Importance of Hermeneutics
General Principles of Interpretation
Principles of Interpretation of Prophecy
Results and Conclusion
Chapter 4 Its Basis in the Abrahamic Covenant
The Importance of the Covenant
The Promises of the Covenant
The Historic Fulfillment of the Covenant
The Unconditional Character of the Covenant
The Future Fulfillment of the Covenant
Chapter 5 Its Basis in the Davidic Covenant
The Analysis of the Covenant
The Historic Fulfillment of the Covenant
The Literal Interpretation of the Covenant
The Confirmation of the Covenant in the Old Testament
The Confirmation of the Covenant in the New Testament
Chapter 6 Its Basis in the New Covenant
The Issues Involved
Premillennialists’ Interpretation of the New Covenant
The Old Testament Teaching on the New Covenant with Israel
The New Testament Teaching on the New Covenant with Israel
Conclusion
Chapter 7 Its Basis in Ecclesiology
The Church, An Intercalation
The Church, A Mystery
The Church, A Distinct Body of Saints in This Age
Chapter 8 Its Basis in Eschatology
The Tribulation
The Millennium
Chapter 9 Conclusion
