final stage of history. The final revelation of Christ is portrayed in terms of an apocalyptic intervention into history. Premillennialists tend to be pessimistic. They see the church losing influence in the final days of history. They also envision two resurrections: the resurrection of the saints at the inauguration of the millennium and then the resurrection of the wicked unto judgment at the end of the golden age that constitutes the millennium. Premillennialists are known for their stress on