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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: Jeff, You're right. I shouldn't have precluded other views. I'm not dogmatic about my opinion, it's just that, an opinion. I would like to share with you why I've arrived at the position you can't accept. Matt. 28:16-20 clearly states that it was directed to the eleven disciples. I don't see how that's debatable but maybe it is. Notice especially verses 18-20: 18And Jesus came and said to THEM, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded YOU. And behold, I am with YOU always, TO THE END OF THE AGE." I see Rom. 16:25,26 and Col. 1:23 (notice the past tense) to be the fulfillment of Matt. 24:14 and Matt. 28:19,20. When viewed in light of these passages, the eleven did not fail to fulfill the command of Christ. They succeeded and were victorious. If you and others see it differently that's fine. It's nothing to divide over. I would rather use Rom. 10:14-17 as the reason we preach the gospel. One may call it a matter of semantics but I think it is more in line with the meaning and context of Scripture. I am not one of the "many who wish not to take seriously the responsibilities of reaching the lost" and I apologize for implying that the majority of Christians are guilty of abusing Scripture. That was putting it too harshly and went further than I intended. I just think that when we share our opinion of Scripture we should make every effort to frame them in their proper context. Thanks again for your patience and hearing me out. Coper |