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This viewpoint takes a literal interpretation of Biblical events. Under the influence of British theologian [[John Nelson Darby]] *1800-1882), a "[[Dispensationalism]]" became a dominant view by 1910 among Premillennialist Protestants. They argue that the following must occur in sequence before the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom when Jesus Christ returns:

This viewpoint takes a literal interpretation of Biblical events. Under the influence of British theologian [[John Nelson Darby]] *1800-1882), a "[[Dispensationalism]]" became a dominant view by 1910 among Premillennialist Protestants. They argue that the following must occur in sequence before the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom when Jesus Christ returns:

:1. World conditions as specified in Matthew 24 (i.e. lawlessness, wars, famines, etc) must exist.

:1. World conditions as specified in Matthew 24 (i.e. lawlessness, wars, famines, etc) must exist.

:2. The rebirth of Israel as a nation.

:2. General moral decay and spiritual apostasy will increase, while simultaneously, the gospel will be preached worldwide.

:3. The construction and re-institution of the [[Solomon's Temple|Jewish Temple]] and related religious practices upon the [[Temple Mount]] in [[Jerusalem]].

:3. The rebirth of Israel as a nation and the gathering of the jews.

:4. Creation of a united Europe, modeled on the old [[Roman Empire]].  

:4. The construction and re-institution of the [[Solomon's Temple|Jewish Temple]] and related religious practices upon the [[Temple Mount]] in [[Jerusalem]].

:5. Implementation of a seven-year peace treaty in favor of Israel, and brokered by the leader of Europe.

:5. Creation of a united Europe, modeled on the old [[Roman Empire]]. A small number of prophecy teachers consider that this revived Roman Empire will be centered in the [[middle east]].

:6. A major war ([[Armageddon]]) which is world-wide, ending only with Christ's return.

:6. Implementation of a seven-year peace treaty in favor of Israel, and brokered by the leader of Europe.

:7. A major war ([[Armageddon]]) which is world-wide, ending only with Christ's return.

:9. The ressurection, which will begin before the Millenial Kingdom.

Premillennialist views became popular around 1900 and to this day dominate the theology of [[Fundamentalism|Fundamentalist churches]] such as the [[Southern Baptist Convention]].  There are two major political results: Fundamentalists tend to ignore social reform movements, and they strongly support the state of [[Israel]].

Premillennialist views became popular around 1900 and to this day dominate the theology of [[Fundamentalism|Fundamentalist churches]] such as the [[Southern Baptist Convention]].  There are two major political results: Fundamentalists tend to ignore social reform movements, and they strongly support the state of [[Israel]].