The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Amil vs Postmil

Sure, the term is rather dubious in that it does not accurately describe the view. "A" in Greek means "no,none" which if applied would mean there is no millennium. So, like Venema and others, I do prefer the term "Realized Millennium" which accurately to a point, does better describe the position that the millennial age is being realized; starting with Christ's first appearance and will end at His second appearance. Honestly, however, to answer the question posed as to what I identify as on the doctrine of last things, I find it rather 'odd' to say, I am a "Realized Millennialist". Typically, however in most every situation I find having to explain what Amillennialism is vs. for example a Dispensationalist or Premillinialist, etc. So, it provides a 'teaching moment'. Why Amillennialism was coined I don't remember but surely it was to distinguish itself from either Post or Pre millennial views. The term may be 100 years old but the view is centuries old, even held as fare back as by Augustine of Hippo.

Now, it is true that there are similarities between classic Postmillennialism and historic/Reformed Amillennialism, but I would not agree that "there is very little difference between the two". see here: Why Not Postmillennialism?

IF you add in the Preterist equation, the differences become significant.