92. An Interview with Gary Demar
January 17, 2024 • Kendall Lankford, Gary Demar
Summary
In this episode, Kendall Lankford interviews Dr. Gary Demar about post-millennialism and its practical implications. They discuss the historical basis for first-century events often interpreted as future prophecies, the influence of dispensationalism, and the misunderstanding of the Jewish people and the Messiah. They also explore the relevance of post-millennialism in today's world and the importance of taking action and repenting. The conversation emphasizes the need for a multi-generational approach and the role of Christians in changing the world.
Takeaways
1) Post-millennialism is an eschatological view that has practical implications for our lives and the church.
2) Many prophecies interpreted as future events actually have a historical basis in the first century.
3) Dispensationalism and a misunderstanding of the Jewish people and the Messiah have contributed to the confusion surrounding eschatological views.
4) Post-millennialism offers hope and encourages Christians to take action and repent in order to change the world.
Chapters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=0s
Introduction to Post-Millennialism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=77s
Dr. Gary Demar's Background
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=354s
The Influence of Gary Demar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=545s
Prevalence of Futurism in Eschatological Positions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=741s
Responding to Dispensational or Premillennial Views
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=1210s
Understanding the Context of Biblical Prophecies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=1509s
The Remnant and the Fruitless Tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=1572s
The Immediate Context and Larger Context of the Bible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=1826s
The Origins of Dispensationalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=1980s
Misunderstanding of the Jewish People and the Messiah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=2166s
Booting Clear Prophecies into the Uncertain Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=2284s
Struggles in the New Testament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=2444s
The Spirit of the Antichrist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=2729s
Summary of Historical Basis for First Century Events
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=2802s
No Biblical Warrant for Future Events
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=2990s
The Frequency of Wars and Rumors of Wars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=3194s
The Relevance of Post-Millennialism Today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=3337s
The Importance of the Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=3466s
The Practicality of Post-Millennialism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=3899s
Encouragement and Further Study
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=3924s
Taking Action and Repenting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=4026s
The Importance of a Multi-Generational Approach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=4084s
Changing the World by Being Salt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=4228s
Having the Right Timeline Perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqif1jecee0&t=4246s
Closing Remarks