Subject: Interpreting Revelation |
Bible Note: Hi Jeff, in almost 6 years on the forum I haven’t ever had such a negative response. I would like to know something, are you a Moderator or a forum member. I really don’t think you know my position as I have not revealed it to anyone. And since you try to declare me as a self professed esoteric person (new Revelation) I would like you to clarify just what is it that’s got you in such a bind. I haven’t seen anyone justify a Dispensationalist point of view, yet many make comments and opinions about their view with out having to (back it up) with scripture as you are wanting me to do. The terms of use on the Forum doesn’t seem to be present when others have their opinion including Atheists. I find it hard to believe that you wish to scrutinize me to a higher standard than others. It is not my intent to call anyone wrong or right, yet that is exactly what the forum doing in this case with me. I adhere to the Bible for my interpretation and am known for sticking to what I can prove and demanding scriptural answers. I live in a world as we all do where everything is called into question, and that is my intent here, to offer points of view that have been held by the Church for centuries. Having a different point of view, is a wonderful communion with others in the body of Christ, it sharpens some and corrects others. I just don’t understand like I said that You want me to give proof, when so many others statements are just taken at adherum. In Seminary the study of Revelation is a settled course, in which it is studied for about 6 months. One of my Pastors has been studying the Bible for 48 yrs and admits that the Doctrine He learned in Seminary was never questioned, although He himself is an Author of multiple books on the subject. I am not so very impressed with my self either, I actually take this statement as a character bashing. I am grateful to the Lord for seeing me through the course, as I have had to read all the History from about 500 BC until this Day, not just Biblical writings but those like Josephus and His 28 volumes, as well as all the Church Fathers. I can assure you this one thing that what I have studied and have finally come to a conclusion on concerning Eschatological views is Backed up by more People in the History of the Church than a Dispensationalist view, I’m sorry to say. I know that God doesn’t give anyone special revelation, That’s why we have His word, all is Revealed to us already. At this point I would like you to share with me just what view do you believe. I could start listing some thirteen hundred pages of my documented proof, including Historical Facts dates Etc, however I don’t believe that it would be put to good use, for more often than not people will not dare to open their minds, regardless to what History holds. All the People of Church History that may have been pre trib before 1800 AD would fit on one hand. And as I have stated the other view was held by most of the Church for over 18 centuries now. I pray that this is not taken the wrong way, for I am a very Loving Christian. If the result is that The Study bible forum is only a place for Dispensationalists then let me know. Love in Christ Jesus RC |