Category Archives: Age(s) (Two Ages)

VOS INTRODUCTION TO THE TWO AGES

Age(s) (Two Ages) September 10, 2024 Leave a comment

Vos Reformed EschatologyPMW 2024-071 by Geerhardus Vos

Gentry introductory note:

This article includes a portion of Geerhardus Vos’s “The Eschatology of the New Testament.” Herein Vos provides us with a helpful introduction to the Two Age structure of redemptive history. Too many Internet theologues are confused on the matter and therefore confused on New Testament eschatology itself. And some have even abandoned historic Christian orthodoxy on the matter. Thus, they even deny the bodily resurrection at the end of history — because they deny an end to history!

Though Vos is a vigorous amillennialist, this is not a necessary result of the Two Age doctrine. Rather it is a possible result. The Two Age view is widely held, especially in Reformed circles. We can see this at work among Reformed postmillennialists such as B. B. Warfield, John Murray, Greg Bahnsen, Keith Mathison, and others. For example, see: https://wordpress.com/post/postmillennialworldview.com/18460

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NEW BOOK: VOS ON ESCHATOLOGY

Age(s) (Two Ages), Books September 4, 2024 Leave a comment

Vos Reformed EschatologyNOTE FROM KEN GENTRY

Bill Boney and I have taken several of Geerhardus Vos’ most insightful studies on eschatology and brought them into this one book. But we did not simply cut-and-paste Vos’ articles: we updated their early 19th century style and grammar to fit with 21st century publishing standards. We did not change any of Vos’ arguments in the process. If you love Vos, you will love this updated version of his eschatological writings. This book will ship in October but can be pre-ordered today at: https://axeheadpress.com/products/reformed-eschatology-in-the-writings-of-geerhardus-vos

NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER, AXEHEAD PRESS

Our latest title Reformed Eschatology in the Writings of Geerhardus Vos, edited by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. and Bill Boney, is available for pre-orders now. (Get your copy while it is called “today”!)

In this quick email, I’d like to share something I personally found interesting from reading this book.
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NEW BOOK ON GEERHARDUS VOS’ ESCHATOLOGY

Age(s) (Two Ages), Theologians June 21, 2024 Leave a comment

PMW 2024-049 by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.Vos Geerhardus

Bill Boney, a good friend of mine, and I have co-edited a book that should be released later this Summer. I hope this work will be well received not only in the Reformed world, but also more widely in the evangelical realm. We are thankful for the skillful competence of our publisher Kyle Shepherd who has pressed us to complete and release this work

What is this book? And what is it all about? It’s working title (which could change) is The Reformed Eschatology of Geerhardus Vos. Continue reading →

THE CONFUSED, STUMBLING DISCIPLES

AD 70, Age(s) (Two Ages), hyperpreterism, Olivet Discourse February 20, 2024 Comments: 10

PMW 2024-014 by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.Tripping man

I am researching an expansion of my The Olivet Discourse Made Easy book. My expansion is so far-reaching in scope and large in size that I may have to rename it. Perhaps, The Olivet Discourse Made Hard. [1]

In my research I have a large section showing how confused and stumbling were Jesus’ twelve disciples — despite having the best teacher possible! Their confusion plays a large role in their misunderstanding Jesus’ prophecy of the destruction of the temple (Matt. 24:2). They ask two questions of him, the second of which shows their confusion. They ask when shall these things be, then they ask what shall be the sign of your parousia and of the end of the age (Matt. 24:3). As per much first century Jewish and apocalyptic expectations, they believed the temple could not be destroyed without history ending and that the Messiah would wage war against pagans.
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