Subject: The second coming of Jesus |
Bible Note: Darcy ….Suede, and all others that think that the rapture has already happened, Matthew 16:28 is referring to the transfiguration not the rapture… Actually it’s referring to the Second Coming as a whole. …And where does everyone think that everything took place in 70 a.d.? Of the day and time no man knows, not even the angels in Heaven, only the father… Actually, Preterists agree that of the day and time no man knew. All we do know is that it would have to take place roughly 40 years after Christ ascended. …If Jesus has already raptured the church , were all in big trouble… Actually we’re not, for the tribulations listed in such books as Revelation have already passed. Christ has had full victory, and because of that, so do we. ….Revelation would not be relevant or Acts.. These actually are relevant, just not in the way Futurists feel. Preterists see them as yet one more proof that Christ is the Messiah. He said he would be back within 40 years and he was! It’s so comforting to understand the Bible as it is meant to be understood. Basically put, we are reading someone else’s mail. Though it is still relevant to us, it was more relevant to the people that the books were actually written for, that is the first century Christians. ….And as far as Jesus saying that he would be back in one generation is false… Hmm, that’s quite a statement. …It doesnt matter what the church believes, its what the Bible says. Men have changed all the scriptures to fit what they believe…. Welcome to Preterism my friend!! Us Preterists give all authority to the Bible, none to the church or what men may feel about it. ….Isreal has to be taken into account in all because they will become our brothers and sisters in Christ… Well, if by Israel you mean ethnic Jews, then yes, they can become our brothers and sisters, but only in Christ. ….All 70 a.d. people don’t be deceived by date setting ,its wrong. I’m still awaiting the rapture but until it comes I’ll continue to seek out souls for Gods kingdom… Well, you’ll ultimately be awaiting an event that will not come, for it has already happened. But, I am glad that you seek out people for salvation. That’s great! Take care, SUEDE |