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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Coper44 Ordered by Date |
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1 | EXPLAIN MATTHEW 24 VS. 1-10 | Matt 24:1 | Coper44 | 184763 | ||
JCARTER, The best way to understand this passage is to compare it with the parallel passages in Mark 13 and Luke 21. Let's begin by finding out what questions Jesus was asked. Matt. 24:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" Mark 13:3And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4"Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?" Luke 21:7And they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?" Comparing these three passages reveals the context. They wanted to know when all these would occur- the destruction of the temple and the signs leading up to His coming and the end of the age. Later Jesus would give them the signs to look for and he would say, "So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. (Mark 13:29,30 and Matt. 24:33,34) It's interesting to note how many times Jesus used the word "you" when answering his disciples questions. This indicates that Jesus was referring to the generation to which he was speaking (see also Matt. 23:36). Now, as we look at the verses you asked about, notice who Jesus directed his reponse to: Matt 24:1Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2But he answered them, "YOU see all these, do YOU not? Truly, I say to YOU, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." 3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell US, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" 4And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads YOU astray. 5For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. 6And YOU will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that YOU are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. 9"Then they will deliver YOU up to tribulation and put YOU to death, and YOU will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. The most consistent and normative way to interpret this passage is to see it in the first century in which the disciples lived. I hope this helps, Coper |
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2 | Luke 21:7,20 the disciple Jesus loved | Luke 21:13 | Coper44 | 184715 | ||
Aminat, I think you meant John 21:7,20 not Luke. John 21:7That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. 20Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" The best evidence that I've found to suggest that "the disciple Jesus loved" was John is that John's name appears in the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) approx. 20 times but is not mentioned directly in the gospel of John. If the author had been someone other than John, he would not have omitted his name. (The MacArthur Bible Commentary) John 21:24This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. I hope this answers your question, Coper |
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3 | Teaching Bible Prophecy | Acts 1:7 | Coper44 | 184609 | ||
gkidder, You should consider yourself blessed that you are not hearing Bible Prophecy preached behind a lot of pulpits. Particularly when it is treated in the sensationalistic way in which some are presenting it today. I would challenge you to examine Scripture in light of Scripture in the area of prophecy. In particular, ask yourself these questions before you read through the New Testament prophecies in order to understand them in the proper context: 1. Who was the author? (Ultimately, God Himself) 2. When was the passage written? 3. To whom was it written? 4. What was the time frame for it to take place, if any? 5. Where did (or would) it take place? As you read you'll notice words like: shortly, soon, near, at hand, a little while, about to be, etc. (Rom. 13:12, Heb. 10:37, 1 Pet. 4:7, 1 John 2:18, Rev. 1:1-3, 3:10, 22:6,10 etc.) You'll also notice that the writer had his immediate audience in mind. For example: 1 Cor. 10:11...they were written down for OUR instruction, ON WHOM the end of the ages has come. And, 2 Thess. 1:6...God considers it just to repay with affliction THOSE who afflict YOU, 7and to grant RELIEF TO YOU who are afflicted as well as to US, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels 8in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on THOSE who do not know God... Now, let's try to determine the context of the following passage using the questions above: Matthew 24 verse: 3 ...the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell US..." 9 Then they will deliver YOU up to tribulation and put YOU to death... 15 So when YOU see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel...(Daniel was a book that was previously sealed up!) 25 See, I have told YOU beforehand. 26 So, if they say to YOU, 'Look, he is in the wilderness,'... 33 So also, when YOU see all these things, YOU know that he is near...(See James 5:7-9) 34 Truly, I say to YOU, THIS generation will not pass away until ALLL these things take place. 42 Therefore, stay awake, for YOU do not know on what day YOUR Lord is coming. (ESV-Emphasis added) 1. Who was the author? Answer: Matthew recorded the words of Jesus. 2. When was the passage written? Answer: The Olivet Discourse was given a few days prior to the crucifixion. 3. To whom was it written? Answer: Jesus was speaking specifically to Peter, James, John and Andrew. The events would also directly affect those of their generation. 4. What was the time frame for it to take place, if any? Answer: Since it was addressed to the disciples, it was to take place in their generation. 5. Where did (or would) it take place? Answer: The words were spoken on the Mount of Olives, the events were to take place in and around Jerusalem. I pray that your perspective will broaden greatly as you follow these guidelines and work to place the prophecies in the proper context. God Bless, Coper |
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4 | 70A.D. or not? | Matt 16:28 | Coper44 | 183927 | ||
Brian, I really appreciate Tom's answers. I agree with all that he has expressed. I only want to add one thing concerning an earlier comment that if Jesus didn't know the day or the hour of his coming how can we say he knew he would come in the first century. ("He couldn't reveal more than the Father would allow and to do so would be a sin.") Though Jesus didn't know the exact day or hour, he revealed to that generation the signs leading up to his return. Notice how many times Jesus uses the word "you" in Matt. 24. This is why he compared that time to the fig tree putting forth leaves. When they saw the signs, they knew his coming was near. Coper |
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5 | Please clarify end time signs? | Luke 21:32 | Coper44 | 183736 | ||
Ermin, Please consider further study into a method of interpreting the prophecies of Scripture called preterism. Just type it into your search engine and do some reading on the subject. Coper |
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