adjective
- relating to or believing in the doctrine that Christ will return to earth before the millennium
Usage: theological; Christian eschatology
Examples
- Many evangelical churches hold premillennial views about the end times.
- Premillennial theology emphasizes the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
- The pastor's sermon reflected a premillennial interpretation of the Book of Revelation.
- Premillennial believers expect the rapture to occur before Christ's thousand-year reign.
- This denomination has traditionally taught premillennial eschatology.