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NASB | Matthew 16:28 ¶ "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:28 ¶ "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." |
Subject: Still not convinced preterism is false |
Bible Note: Hi Coper, Thank you for a good answer! I have to respond quickly, so this will be short. The "last days" referring to a 2000 period is relevant if the "first days" referred to a 4000 year period. There is the possiblitly that we re-defining the writers terms, but is it possible we are simply preferring our own definitions? We have to be sure we have defined the writers terms from within the text, and not just as we use these English translations today. But to the heart of the matter, if you believe that, for instance, the plagues of Revelation have happened (trumpets, bowls), then you need to show one of two things. Either that these events as described happened literally in the past, ---or--- how the text supports that these events as described do not refer to literal events, that they symbolize other events; you have to show, from the text, what they symbolize, and then be able to say where they happened in history. . . . without gaps, or leaving parts un-authenticated, or unfulfilled. Can you do either of these? Love in Christ, Mark |