John MacArthur with a preemptive strike

How great is this? John MacArthur helps to start the Shepherd's conference with excellent thoughts on eschatology. Amillenialists should be ashamed of themselves for the reckless manner in which they treat so many biblical texts.

MacArthur's comments were right on the money. People have no excuse for not being premillenial. Amills may not intentionally be trying to pervert the scripture or be reckless about their interpretation, but they are nonetheless. People who sincerely believe amill theology are simply sincerely wrong. Alot of people are misguided in their theology. As long as amill is accepted, that will serve as proof.

As far as the tone goes, why must you believe other views are acceptable or be charitable toward those other views? There is no biblical mandate to pat bad theology on the back. In fact, the mandate is just the opposite. Paul charged Timothy that NO OTHER doctrine be taught than that which Timothy learned.

There will always be those who prefer to hold onto a weak view of God's promises. Consider the gloominess found at these sites:

http://fide-o.blogspot.com/2007/03/life-of-unregistered-and-mocked.html

http://fide-o.blogspot.com/2007/03/was-jesus-amil.html

http://kimriddlebarger.squarespace.com/the-latest-post/2007/3/7/with-all-due-respect-to-dr-macarthur-.html#comment714968

If premillenialism is right, then there is no place for amillenialism. The next good argument for amillenialism will actually be the first. Too bad the reformers (and their offspring) could not leave all of catholicism behind. We should press the issue and stop treating eschatology with contemt or apathy.