David Jeremiah launches new teaching series from the Appel Room at the Jazz at Lincoln Center
### David Jeremiah Launches New Teaching Series “The Coming Golden Age” Amid Global Turmoil: Does Utopia Exist?
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – In a world marred by turmoil, suffering, and anxiety, many wonder if true peace and prosperity are possible. News headlines across the globe report tragedies—natural disasters, wars, violence, and corruption—leaving people searching for answers. This fall, renowned Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah addresses this pressing question with his latest teaching series and book, *The Coming Golden Age*. Building upon his 2023 *Wall Street Journal* best-seller *The Great Disappearance*, Jeremiah continues the conversation about humanity’s future, taking his readers and viewers on a seven-year leap forward to explore the world following the prophesied Rapture.
### A World in Turmoil: The Search for Utopia
The daily news often feels like an endless stream of heartache: hurricanes devastate regions, wars ravage nations, and violence plagues communities. Recently, the southeastern United States faced the destruction of a massive hurricane, highlighting the vulnerability of both people and nature. With nearly 92% of human history enduring war, many ask: what is wrong with the world? Why do pain and suffering seem to be constants in human existence? Will we ever experience the peace that so many desire—a utopia?
For centuries, people have dreamed of a perfect society where war, illness, and suffering are no more. Utopian ideals have sparked movements, revolutions, and philosophies across time. From Plato’s *Republic* to modern political ideologies, the search for an ideal world has been a pursuit deeply embedded in the human psyche. However, despite the efforts of governments, international organizations like the United Nations and NATO, churches, and humanitarian groups, true utopia seems more elusive than ever.
### Dr. David Jeremiah’s Vision: The Coming Golden Age
Dr. David Jeremiah believes that utopia, or something close to it, is not just a distant dream but a future reality promised in Scripture. Through his new series and book, *The Coming Golden Age*, Jeremiah presents an in-depth exploration of what he describes as the “Millennial reign of Christ”—a thousand-year period of unprecedented peace, prosperity, and divine rule on Earth. His teaching explores prophetic Biblical passages that foretell a time when the world will be restored to its intended glory, free from the pain, corruption, and strife that have long plagued humanity.
Jeremiah asserts that we may be closer to this era than we think. His previous book, *The Great Disappearance*, captivated millions by addressing the prophesied event known as the Rapture—the moment when believers in Christ are taken from the earth, leaving those left behind to face the Tribulation. *The Coming Golden Age* picks up seven years after this event, offering a vivid picture of what the world could look like after the chaos subsides and the Millennial Kingdom begins.
### Biblical Insights into the Millennial Reign
“The Bible is filled with passages that describe this age, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood,” says Jeremiah. He emphasizes that the Scriptures are rich with descriptions of the Millennial reign, a time of restored creation when the earth will flourish, and humanity will live in peace. In this future world, wild animals will live in harmony with humans, illness will be eradicated, and natural disasters will cease. Even death, as we know it, will be drastically altered, with people living far beyond the average lifespans of today.
Jeremiah likens this vision to C.S. Lewis’s beloved allegory *The Chronicles of Narnia*, particularly the moment when a character exclaims, “I have come home at last! This is my real country!” Like the character’s realization that the old world was a mere shadow of the true paradise, Jeremiah believes the current world is only a faint reflection of the perfection that is to come.
### Launching Conversations with *The Coming Golden Age*
As part of the launch of *The Coming Golden Age*, Dr. Jeremiah’s production company is unveiling a new website dedicated to fostering conversations about this hopeful future. The website will feature a series of public service announcements (PSAs) that address common pain points in today’s world—war, illness, natural disasters, and more—while contrasting these issues with the peace and prosperity promised in the Millennial Kingdom. Each PSA will invite viewers to imagine a world where these problems no longer exist, creating a platform for deeper exploration of Biblical prophecy.
These PSAs, paired with Jeremiah’s new book, teaching series, and various resources, aim to inspire people to seek truth and hope amidst the chaos of the present. “We all long for brighter days ahead, and they are coming,” Jeremiah says. “God’s promises never go unfulfilled, but they don’t happen on our timetable. As we wait for God’s plan to unfold, let’s learn all we can about His future reign so we can live each day with that hope of a brighter tomorrow.”
### A World Without War, Illness, or Suffering
Some of the topics Dr. Jeremiah covers in *The Coming Golden Age* include:
– **A World with No War:** Imagine a world where swords are turned into plowshares and nations no longer rise against one another. The Bible promises an era when the Prince of Peace will rule, and conflicts will be resolved without violence.
– **A World with No Illness:** With healthcare advances, humans have made strides in extending life and curing diseases, but illness and death still claim lives. Jeremiah describes a future where sickness is eradicated, and people live well beyond the age of 100.
– **A World with No Natural Disasters:** Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires—natural disasters remind us of our planet’s fragility. However, in the Millennial Kingdom, the Bible tells us that creation will be restored to its original perfection, free from such catastrophes.
– **Wild Animals as Pets:** The Bible paints a picture of harmony between humans and animals during the Millennial reign. Jeremiah delves into this intriguing idea, imagining a world where predators no longer pose a threat and humans live in peace with all of creation.
– **A World with No Devil:** One of the most profound changes during this era will be the absence of evil. Jeremiah explains that Satan will be bound, and his influence removed from the earth, allowing humanity to flourish in righteousness.
– **Israel as the Center of the World:** Biblical prophecy indicates that Jerusalem will become the center of global attention during the Millennial reign. Jeremiah unpacks what this means for the future of Israel and the world.
### Turning Point Ministries: Spreading Hope Through the Word of God
Founded in 1982, Dr. David Jeremiah’s Turning Point Ministries has grown into a multimedia network that reaches millions of people worldwide. Through radio, television, online programming, and publications, Turning Point shares the unchanging Word of God with an ever-changing world. The ministry’s mission is to bring hope and truth to individuals through the teaching of Scripture, helping people navigate today’s challenges while looking forward to the promises of the future.
In a world that often feels like it’s spiraling out of control, Dr. Jeremiah’s message is one of hope: the chaos won’t last forever. A brighter future is on the horizon, and it is rooted in the prophetic promises of the Bible. *The Coming Golden Age* invites believers and seekers alike to imagine a world where utopia does indeed exist—not as a dream, but as a reality yet to come.
