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1 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95706 | ||
Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? 'By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner '"Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." Matthew 24:34 'The above passage is found in what is referred to as the Olivet Discourse of Jesus given a few days before Christ's crucifixion. The context for Matthew 24:34 is Jesus' response to the questions of the disciples regarding His return and the end of the age. There are those in the church of Jesus Christ who understand "this generation" to refer to the generation to whom Jesus was speaking the day He gave the discourse. 'The apostle Paul recognized this error and warned Timothy of it when he wrote, "But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, and...spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and thus they upset the faith of some." (2 Tim. 2:16-18) 'Today, there is a resurgence of this teaching known as preterism. The term preterism comes from the Latin word praeterism and means "past" or already gone by. The basic teaching of preterism is that the great tribulation has already occured in the distant past, principally at AD 70. Those who hold to this teaching are known specifically as full preterists. There is another subgroup of preterists known as partial or moderate preterists. This latter group sees parts of the Olivet Discourse, or Jesus' teaching on end times, as partially fulfilled in AD 70 but other parts as yet to be fulfilled at the second parousia of Christ. Several efforts have been made to establish preterism as historically sound and biblical but the clear warning of Paul reminds us that it is an heretical and false teaching. The following reasons are offered to the student of Scripture and prophecy for consideration. Be a Berean (Acts 17:11) and examine the Word to "see if these things are so."' ____________________ To read the rest of this article and find out what "the following reasons" are, go to (www.solagroup.org/articles/endtimes/et_0003.html) |
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2 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | DarcyA | 95714 | ||
Rman, I just read that one last night. You can't prove a point though to someone who cannot take the bible literally. I could make moses my father if I wanted to according to those who think the bible is all figurtive. If Jesus came back and he is the prince of peace. And this world then is at peace I think I'll like to try war for a little while :) | ||||||
3 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95718 | ||
Darcy! Good point! And once someone says that the historical, grammatical meaning of the Scripture is not the true meaning, then he makes it impossible to ascertain what the meaning is. Because if we cannot understand the text by the normal use of English words and grammar, how would we ever know what it meant? Which is not to say that the Bible doesn't use figurative language. It does. And it's usually plain and clear in the context when figurative language is being used. It's like the old saying regarding Bible interpretation: When the plain (or literal) sense makes good sense seek no other sense lest it be nonsense. Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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4 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | DarcyA | 95721 | ||
I'll remember that saying. The bible is written so you can understand it with the teaching of the Holy Spirit, but it is also written so if you want you can misunderstand it. I believe there is more than one level to a verse For example the sacrifies were a type of Christ. But get the first level right before you even attempt to get to the second level. Bless You, Darcy |
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5 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | Radioman2 | 95727 | ||
Darcy: I agree with you when you write: "I believe there is more than one level to a verse For example the sacrifies were a type of Christ. But get the first level right before you even attempt to get to the second level." That's exactly where many people err. They are so eager to jump on the application of a verse that they skip over the first two steps, which are to determine: 1. What does this passage of Scripture SAY? 2. What does it MEAN? What did it mean to the people living at the time when this was first written? What does it mean according to the words used and according to the context? If one doesn't take these steps in order, then one will likely err in the third part, which is application, i.e., what is the practical application for us today? Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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6 | The second coming of Jesus | Bible general Archive 2 | DarcyA | 95731 | ||
Rman Yep totally agree I have learned to the more you know about scripture you realize how little you do know about scripture. I love the book of Genesis every time I go through that book it never fails I find something new. And I always end up with a lot more questions than I had the prior time I have read it. When I study I use a mini cassette recorder on the recorder I put down my thoughts on a verse put what the Holy Spirit tells me about it and all my questions. Then eventally goes into note books. I like the cassette thing to because if I get a thought in the middle of the day or something on a verse I can put it on there before I forget. I learned the hard way thoughts don't stick around to long. God Bless you, Darcy |
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