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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: Preterism refuted using Scripture alone? |
Bible Note: Tom, Thanks for your most recent post. It was worth returning for. I do believe that God is sovereign and that he is in control of opening hearts and minds. As I remind myself of that the frustration begins to fade. While I have never heard anyone express the idea of a pre-incarnation binding of Satan as thouroughly as you have I think you're on the right track. I actually thought along the same lines previously but was never able to develop it at length. I'm sure there's even more you've discovered but haven't shared, right? So, who do you think the man of sin was? Is it possible that Nero was the first beast of Rev. 13 and Satan the second? There is no historical record of Nero coming back to life, but that does not necessarily preclude it. Since he died by the sword its possible that his wound was healed and he lived again (Rev. 13:14). Then both Nero and Satan were destroyed at the coming of the Lord (II Thess. 2:8, Rev. 20:9,10). Rom. 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. When considering Rom. 16:20 along with Rev. 20:9,10 the idea of any post 70AD satanic activity is eliminated. I've also been uncomfortable with the 30AD-70AD millenium. I have told friends that its the one major weakness of preterism. I have wondered about a 900BC-1000BC binding of Satan and him being loosed for a little while during the tribulation period (64AD-70AD). The first 42 months Nero alone then the last 42 months both of them. This is the type of speculation I was trying to avoid while dealing only with the time-frame but its unavoidable as one tries to put the details in place. Also, since we're speculating, have you ever considered that the 30AD-70AD 40 year reign of Christ may be connected with the 40 year Rule of David 1005BC-965BC? I Cor. 15:24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. It may be an answer to the futurist view that still looks for Jesus to literally sit on the throne of David in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple etc. Keep up the good work. I know its time consuming, but I look forward to reading more of your insights! Coper |