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===Premillennialist===
===Premillennialist===
This viewpoint takes a literal interpretation of Biblical events, and states that the following must occur in order prior to the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom when Jesus Christ returns:
This viewpoint takes a literal interpretation of Biblical events, and in the 21st century often argues that the following must occur in order prior to 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. The rebirth of Israel as a nation.
:6. A major war ([[Armageddon]]) which is world-wide, ending only with Christ's return.
:6. A major war ([[Armageddon]]) which is world-wide, ending only with Christ's return.
Premillennialist views became popular around 1900 and to this day dominate the Fundamentalist churches.
Premillennialist views became popular around 1900 and to this day dominate the Fundamentalist churches. There are two major political results: Fundamentalists tend to ignore social reform movements, and they strongly support the state of [[Israel]].
===Postmillennialism===
===Postmillennialism===