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If the present tense verb implies immediate action it means it’s happening now, at the very moment from the authors point of view. So if the coming quickly is an “instantaneous” action, then grammatically, it’s happening when John was told it. In other words, Christ would be immediately in the...

In Greek, the present tense usually represents a continuous or repeated action. For example, “I am running” is present tense. Grammatically, the phrase “I am running” refers to the continuous action of running and does not necessarily define its cessation. Context provides that information. For...

I never said quickly means near or soon. You’ve assumed that, contrary to the multiple times I said I think it means quickly. And that explains why your counterpoints have been confusing, as you’ve created a strawman - arguing against something I never said. The verb “I am coming” is present...

It’s in the first century genre known as apocalyptic literature. It’s not meant to be taken literally.

If it’s not guesswork, can you provide and clear teaching of the millennium from the gospels, epistles, or book of acts?

How can one generation experience all of the events of the discourse if some were happening then and some have still not happened?

So the apostles no where say that the coming of Christ is near, in the NT?

It’s an expression…… Are you even reading my posts? Why do you keep asking this over and over again. As already previously stated, I believe tachy means quickly. You believe that is false understanding? I’ve already agreed it can mean quickly, and without delay. I never once said tachy means...

Bingo! Now we are talking. While Greek present tense often does indicate action occurring in the present, that is not always the case. Present tense portrays an imperfect aspect (continuous action) and context often determines the timing of when this action is taking place. I’m pretty sure...

We all think our arguments are clear, but that is not always the case. Revelation 22:12 “ I am coming quickly”. I am coming is a present tense verb. Was Christ presently coming immediately when the revelation was given to John?

No, I mean that the teachings of Christ and the apostles, as presented in the gospels, book of acts, and epistles reveal how God determines fulfilled prophecy. If a certain OT prophecy is not mentioned/explained OR if a NT vision, such as the book of revelation, is not explained, its meaning is...

But Jesus said the time was near in revelation, James said the coming of the Lord had drawn near in James 5, the author of Hebrews said the coming would occur in a little while and without delay, John said it was the last hour, and Peter said the end of all things had drawn near. Jesus said...

No it didn’t leave them out. it simply translated them “about me” which is the same thing. No, it doesn’t. The NT is the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. No where do they affirm what you espouse.

So, still within the first century generation. According to who? Who gets to determine if a prophecy is 100 percent fulfilled or not?

I’m very confused by your response…. I think you are referring to the Helps Word Studies definition - not “necessarily in a very short time”? Helps word studies is the common argument for the definition of tachy in revelation 22:12, where Christ says “I am coming (present tense verb) quickly”...

Luke 24:44-46 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is...

Unfortunately, that’s just not a convincing answer to me . But I do appreciate the dialogue, and your attempt to fit Christs words into your theological framework.

I agree it likely means quickly. It’s an adverb describing the action “coming”. Helps word studies: [5035 (taxý) does not mean "immediately" or necessarily "in a very short time" but rather "without any delay."] Strongs lexicon: ταχύ (neuter of the adjective ταχύς), adverb (from Pindar down)...

When I say 1:1, I mean in a literal manner. 4:1 doesn’t make any sense in that regard. For example, Zechariah prophesies of the king riding on a donkey. Jesus literally fulfills this in the NT when he rides on a donkey, according to Matthew. But this 1:1 is not always the case, for example...

He said he did not know “the day nor hour”. Though, I would argue that is not the same as not knowing the general time frame, as he said that he did know “this generation would not pass away until these things were fulfilled”. For example, when a woman is pregnant, while the exact day nor...