Premillennialism: Predicts a literal 1,000-year reign of Christ on earth before His final return.
Postmillennialism: Views the 1,000 years as symbolic of a golden age of Christian influence before Christ's return.
Dispensationalism: Combines premillennialism with a pre-tribulation rapture.
Amillennialism: Sees the 1,000 years as Christ's current spiritual reign.
Preterism: Interprets it as past events (full) or largely fulfilled with future aspects (partial). Some partial see the second coming in 70AD, however there is still a final coming.
Historicism: Sees the millennium as symbolic of the entire course of church history.
Occurs before the millennium. Christ returns to establish His kingdom on earth. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Occurs at the beginning of the millennium. Satan is bound for a thousand years. (Revelation 20:1-3)
A literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Occurs after the millennium. Satan is released, leading a final rebellion. (Revelation 20:7-10)
Occurs after the final battle. The dead are judged. (Revelation 20:11-15)
Occurs after the millennium, a period of Christian prosperity. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Began at Christ's first coming, diminishing Satan's power. (Revelation 20:1-3)
A period of increasing Christian influence before Christ's return. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Occurs at the end of the millennium. Satan is briefly released. (Revelation 20:7-10)
Occurs after the final battle. The dead are judged. (Revelation 20:11-15)
Interpreted as the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, not a physical return. (Matthew 24:30)
Seen as a past event occurring during Christ's earthly ministry. (Revelation 20:1-3)
A symbolic period that began with the early church, continuing today. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Future event where Satan will have a brief period of influence before being defeated. (Revelation 20:7-10)
A future judgment of all humanity at the end of time. (Revelation 20:11-15)
Occurs in 70 AD with the destruction of Jerusalem, seen as a fulfillment of all prophecy. (Matthew 24:30)
Occurred during Christ's ministry, with Satan being fully defeated by 70 AD. (Revelation 20:1-3)
A symbolic period that is now past, ending with the events of 70 AD. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Viewed as symbolic of the turmoil leading up to 70 AD. (Revelation 20:7-10)
Interpreted as a spiritual judgment that occurred in 70 AD, not a future event. (Revelation 20:11-15)
Interpreted as a series of events unfolding throughout history leading up to Christ's ultimate return. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Seen as a gradual process, beginning with Christ's ministry and extending through the church age. (Revelation 20:1-3)
Viewed as symbolic of the church's influence in the world throughout history. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Seen as a future event, symbolizing a final period of great turmoil before Christ's return. (Revelation 20:7-10)
Expected to occur after the final battle, at the end of history. (Revelation 20:11-15)
Occurs at the end of the current age, not a literal thousand-year reign. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Symbolic of Christ's victory over Satan through His first coming. (Revelation 20:1-3)
Symbolic of Christ's current reign in heaven and the church age. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Symbolizes the final trials before the end of the current age. (Revelation 20:7-10)
The final judgment occurs at the end of the age. (Revelation 20:11-15)