I agree completely with your views on Luther and end times. FWIW - I think one of the reasons that there may seem to be a vacancy of eschatological teaching in Reformed theology is that there isn't just one perspective. Some believe in a version of postmillennialism, others in amillennialism, and some hold to a type of premillennialism that's not as extreme as early church views or modern dispensationalism. There were even different views among the Westminster Assembly members. I find that early reformed theologians like Calvin, Edwards, Warfield and Bavinck addressed eschatology more fully than Luther, but didn't all share the same views. My position as a reformed believer - it's above my pay grade. I'll just keep watching for Christ until I see Him, coming again to earth or in heaven.
I agree completely with your views on Luther and end times. FWIW - I think one of the reasons that there may seem to be a vacancy of eschatological teaching in Reformed theology is that there isn't just one perspective. Some believe in a version of postmillennialism, others in amillennialism, and some hold to a type of premillennialism that's not as extreme as early church views or modern dispensationalism. There were even different views among the Westminster Assembly members. I find that early reformed theologians like Calvin, Edwards, Warfield and Bavinck addressed eschatology more fully than Luther, but didn't all share the same views. My position as a reformed believer - it's above my pay grade. I'll just keep watching for Christ until I see Him, coming again to earth or in heaven.
Im currently post mill, and agree with this. Just picked up a great book from American vision that compares all the major views, it’s very helpful
Taking a crack at some ideas for discussion:
1. Church should agree on the purpose for the existence of contemporary Israel and national, ethnic Jews as pertains to end times events.
2. Church should consider why a Rapture makes sense eschatologically.
3. Church should untangle competing interpretations of Revelation and find the “best” biblical perspective (having resolved points 1 and 2).
Simple … right? ;-)