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1 | Sacking of Jerusalem by Romans in view? | James 5:7 | Huron | 241993 | ||
Doc, Thanks for the response. I knew that my question was a bit unusual, but there are reasons for my thinking the way I do about this text: James isn't consistent in his use of "Lord" in his letter. Sometimes it clearly means the Father, sometimes the Son, and some times it's ambiguous. Look at the similiar language James 5:7,8 and Matthew: so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door."Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. (Matt 24:33,34) Jesus speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem - Remember the disciples asked him two questions at the beginning of this chapter in Matthew. Jesus predicted something it either never happened, or it happened and no one knew if we apply Paul's use of the language surrounding parousia to James discussion of it. I believe that we have to let James speak for James. Thanks for entertaining the thought. Huron |
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2 | Sacking of Jerusalem by Romans in view? | James 5:7 | DocTrinsograce | 241995 | ||
Hi, Huron... Yes, I tend to agree that Matthew 24:33-34 is referring to the Siege of Jerusalem of 70 AD. When I mentioned considering what the rest of the Kerygma has to say about parousia (Strongs #G3952), I was not necessarily thinking so much of Paul (although I would certainly not neglect him) but of Peter and even John. Indeed, the Johnian use of the term was after the fall of Jerusalem. Furthermore, given that the apostles were familiar with one another's teaching as well as the teaching of Christ, we might well suppose that they would use the same language -- not to mention the synchronization accomplished through the Holy Spirit. Therefore, let us take the apostolic teaching as a whole (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 2:20; etc.). Nonetheless, I am glad to see you drawing the conclusion that James is speaking of judgement -- given all the silly paintings of Revelation 3:20 as a matter of evangelism, it encourages me when the idiomatic nature of the phrase "at the door" is understood as a reference to certain coming judgement. Thank you for sharing with us! In Him, Doc |
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3 | Sacking of Jerusalem by Romans in view? | James 5:7 | Huron | 241998 | ||
Doc, While I don't think my observation about this text really changes anything in the big picture, I did enjoy kicking it around with you. I'll check out the Rev. text you mentioned in context. Regards, Huron |
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