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1 | Preterist interpretation of this verse. | Luke 21:32 | Morant61 | 51368 | ||
Greetings Autumn! There isn't any doubt that Jesus said that 'this generation' will not pass away until all these things come to pass. The question is: To which generation was He referring? Here are some comments from the "Bible Knowledge Commentary" which help explain this verse. ******************************************** 21:29-33. In the Parable of the Fig Tree Jesus taught that one can tell what is coming by watching the signs. By looking at fig leaves sprouting in April, they know that summer is near. Similarly when the Great Tribulation comes, people will know that the kingdom of God is near. The clause, this generation (genea) will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened, has caused much controversy. Some think Jesus was telling His disciples that their generation would see the destruction of the temple. That interpretation stems primarily from verses 5-7 in which the discussion pertained to the temple’s destruction. However, because of verse 31 (in which Jesus spoke of the coming of the kingdom of God), and because of Matthew 24:34, it seems preferable to say His words refer to the generation living at the time of the cosmological events that will just precede His second coming. That generation will actually see the founding of the kingdom of God—something every generation of Jewish citizens has longed for throughout the nation’s history. ********************************************** So, v. 31 is the key. "This generation" begins when they see 'these things happening'. It does not refer to the 'generation' alive at the time of Christ, but to the 'generation' which will see the Great Tribulation beginning. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Preterist interpretation of this verse. | Luke 21:32 | Treadway | 51374 | ||
Hello Autumn and Tim: A very important topic, indeed, and critical to many who are "waiting". I must say I haven't studied the "preterist" veiws as of yet (have to look all that up), but from my reading and study, I may lean in that direction. Here's some of the reasons: Matt 4: 17 "From then on, Jesus began to preach, 'Turn from sin, and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.' Emphasis on the word "near". The Good News is imminent. Matt 10: 7 "Go and announce to them the Kingdom of Heaven is near." Emphasis 'near'. Matt 10: 19 "When you are arrested, don't worry about what to say at your trial..." And, verse 23, "When you are persecuted in one city, flee to the next! I will return before you've reached them all!" Again, what is the context? Seems to me Jesus is referring to the current generation, to the lifetime of the disciples. Matt 16: 28 "And some of you standing right here now will certainly live to see me coming in my Kingdom." That seems about as clear as it can get that Jesus is saying to look for him in the disciples' lifetime. Matt 24: 9 To the disciples, concerning the Jesus's return: "Then you will be tortured and killed and hated all over the world because you are mine... 13 "But those enduring to the end shall be saved... 15 "So, when you see the horrible thing standing in a holy place, then those in Judea must flee into the Judean hills..." Once again, the emphasis is "soon" and immediate. Note: much of, if not all, is repeated in Mark and Luke; and curiously, in John, these kinds of warnings about "near", "soon", are sparse or non-existent. 1 Thess 4: 15 Paul-- "I can tell you directly from the Lord, that we who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet him ahead of those who are in their graves..." Seems that Paul expects to see the return of Jesus. Hebr 10: 37 Paul: "His return will not be delayed much longer." Again, Paul seems to think the return of Jesus is right around the corner. 1 Peter 11: Peter: "And they (the prophets) wondered when and to whom all this would happen. 12 "They were finally told that these things would not occur during their (the prophets) lifetimes, but long years later, during yours..." Seems as though Peter believes the return will be in the lifetime of him and the other disciples. 1 Peter 5: 7 Peter: "The end of the world is coming soon." There's that word again--"soon". 2 Peter 3: 9 Peter: "He isn't really being slow about his promised return, even though it sometimes seems that way. But He is waiting, for the good reason that he is not willing that any perish, and he is giving more time for sinners to repent." Note the importance of this logic: Jesus has not come back as of yet because He wants all who are alive in that generation to have time to repent. Waiting for another 2000 years to pass before returning would, of course, defeat that purpose, since many millions more of sinners would have been born, etc. 1 John 1: 18 "Dear Children, this world's last hour has come. You have heard about the Antichrist who is coming, and already many such persons have appeared. This makes us all the more certain that the end of the world is near." Again, the echo of "near". And the coup de grace, perhaps, is in Revelation: Rev: 22: 6,7 Angel: "These words are trustworthy and true: "I (Jesus) am coming soon!" God, who tells his prophets what the future holds, has sent his angel to tell you this will happen soon." Two "soon's". Rev: 22: 10 "Do not seal up what you have written, for the time of fulfillment is near." Rev: 22: 12: "See, I (Jesus) am coming soon..." Rev: 22: 20 "Yes, I am coming soon!" ------------------------------------------- As of right now, based on the above, it is very hard to get past all the "soon", "near", and the beliefs of Peter and Paul, that Jesus would be returning in their lifetimes. At least for me. Now to look up "preterist".... |
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3 | Preterist interpretation of this verse. | Luke 21:32 | Morant61 | 51379 | ||
Greetings Treadway! The term 'preterist' is usually used in reference to understanding the prophecies of Revelation, but can refer to all prophecy. Those who hold this view believe that all of Revelation pertains only to the first century. Thus, none of the prophecies refer to future events, but only describe the conditions in the 1st century. So, the emphasis in the preterist view is not that prophecy will be fulfilled soon, but that all the prophecies pertain only to the 1st century. Indeed, they are really prophecies at all, only descriptions of the current conditions of the church. Needless to say, I reject this view! Concerning your verses, the words 'soon', 'near', ect..., can have different meanings in different contexts. What I mean is that not all of them refer to the end of time. Some references refer to His death and resurrection. Some refer to the revelation of Dan. 7:14. Some refer to the transfiguration. Some refer to future generations. We would have to look at the context of each passage in order to deal with them correctly. One thing is obvious though, many believe that most of the NT books were written after 70 a.d. (I personally believe that the majority were written prior to then). But, if this is the case, why would they include references which were supposed to indicate that Christ would return within 40 years, when 40 years had already past? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Preterist interpretation of this verse. | Luke 21:32 | goldnbreez | 51386 | ||
The Preterist view does interpret the word GENERATION to be the one that Jesus was talking to. One book that was helpful for me to understand the preterist view was "The Last Days According to Jesus" by RC Sproul. However, I came across three other interpretations of "generation" in my study of it. 1) the generation did not pass until all things were fulfilled. When Jesus came into His glory, it was finished. Therefore there is no contradiction of those verses. 2) The generation spoken about was the generation of wickedness that would rise up the antichrist and apostacy. 3) The generation of man, meaning man would not be passed. Which one to believe....well that is the ultimate question, however, I really do stay adamant on two things. Love God with all your heart mind soul and strength, and Love your neighbor as yourself. I study the scriptures to show myself approved, and also to be able to give a clear answer of my faith. No matter how you interpret "generation" and no matter which millenial view you fall under. Whether you are a preterist, a pre-tribber, a mid-tribber, a post tribber, a amillenialists, a futurists, etc.......Jesus said only the Father knows when that day would come...so we are left with Faith, Hope and Charity. |
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5 | Preterist interpretation of this verse. | Luke 21:32 | Treadway | 51391 | ||
Sure like this answer... :) Treadway | ||||||