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NASB | Matthew 24:14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:14 "This good news of the kingdom [the gospel] will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end [of the age] will come. |
Subject: before the Rapture or after? |
Bible Note: Hi Kalos, While I agree with the Solagroup's statement that Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come" will have a specific future fulfillment (I think in Rev. 14:6-7), as well as the rest of the Olivet Discourse, as a Pre-tribulationist, I emphatically do not believe or teach that the Olivet Discourse has no value or instruction for the Church. But to say that the Olivet Discourse is useful for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness does not necessitate that this prophecy can only be fulfilled by the Church. We know that the Bible has a great many prophecies that are not fulfilled by the church, and yet these prophecies still teach us, and are useful to us. So just because we, as pre-tribulation rapture believers, are saying that this or that prophecy will be fulfilled by the Jews, and not the church, does not mean, by any means, that we are divorcing ourselves from that portion of Scripture. As one who believes the Pre-Wrath rapture view, I know you will agree that there is a portion of New Testament prophecy that does not involve the church, as Jesus completes His wrath upon the earth. In both of our views, the church is removed before God's wrath comes upon the earth(as the only thing that really separates our views is when that wrath begins), and so the descriptions of what transpires on the earth at that time, we would both agree, does not involve the church. But neither of us would say that this portion of Scripture has no relevance or meaning to the church, would we? I would appreciate if this assertion that pretribulationists propose "unfortunate misunderstandings and incorrect summations" were backed up by examples and Scriptural refutations, if it is to be made on this public forum. It's one thing to claim a certain belief is wrong, but another to demonstrate it. I know that you do not wish to debate this matter, and that is fine with me, but I am hoping that you will appreciate the provocative nature of this quote from the solagroup, in making numerous critical claims about the beliefs, logic, presentation, and conclusions of those who believe in the pre-trib rapture. While not making a single positive statement of belief, this quote simply attacks other beliefs, and that without substantiation, and, in my opinion, not very accurately. Well, enough said, my brother, and I pray that you will receive this in the spirit in which it is given! Love in Christ, Mark |