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NASB | Matthew 24:1 Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:1 Jesus left the temple area and was going on His way when His disciples came up to Him to call His attention to the [magnificent and massive] buildings of the temple. [Mark 13; Luke 21:5-36] |
Subject: EXPLAIN MATTHEW 24 VS. 1-10 |
Bible Note: BradK, I appreciate your advice. I agree that if we have an obsession it should be with our Savior. I'm also convinced that as we study His Word we are blessed. At times throughout the course of our studies we may be too focused on one issue, but it is those situations that we seem to learn the most. My intent on this forum was originally to seek answers to the various ways to view biblical time frames and the way they affected first century audiences. I made that very clear from my first post. I had no secret hidden agenda then or now. However, it makes me a little suspicious when otherwise learned men choose to ignore a legitimate question and divert the discussion to other areas. I've gone back and read all of the previous posts to see if I missed something. I found only one direct response to my original question concerning the biblical time frame. The response was to quote 2 Pet. 3:8 -But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. As though that negates the way the original audience was taught over and over that the coming of Christ was to take place soon. I pointed out that Peter's intent was looking back to Noah in order to encourage them to be patient not looking forward many thousands of years for a distant return of Christ. Remember, Peter said in his first letter to this same audience that the end of all things was near (1 Pet. 4:7). So, I was seeking "redirection" but not to be redirected to something unbiblical. As is the case with all of us, I am trying to have the most complete picture of Scripture as I can. Now, after being exposed to the views here, my view of preterism is even more sure since there are few legitimate arguments against it's premise of a first century imminent coming of Christ. Maybe many of you are in the same position I was approximately one to two years ago when I was confronted with this view. I couldn't answer the questions either, and I responded very similarly to the way many of you have responded to me. If it's acceptable to those of you here I will limit my responses to those seeking to understand various ways to view the prophecies in Scripture, and any input I can offer to various other questions. If not, I'll look for other means to further my understanding of Scripture. Coper |