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I believe that's much of the purpose for Christ giving us the discourse. Especially these first century Jewish disciples were consumed with dwelling on a PHYSICAL Kingdom of God to come. Even today some who profess to be Christians are still consumed with Christ coming again to set up a...

I agree that we should not use Josephus for understanding the Bible. Nor do I believe the things Christ warns His disciples would come has nothing to do with these first century Jewish disciples. What Christ speaks of, are things that come upon the Church in this world throughout the age of...

Why would an evil and adulterous generation be told to look for life in the fig tree? Christ speaks these words to His disciples, telling them to look for life to be seen once again in the fig tree that they might know the Kingdom of God has come to them, and as they go out unto all the nations...

Which is why our spirit (breath of life) returns to God, because our breath of life (spirit) comes from God! It would be pretty stupid for Paul to long to be with the Lord after his body has died if Paul is altogether without life! The answer is indeed self-evident, Paul longed to be ALIVE...

Yes, after physical death our mortal body returns to the earth. When death of his mortal body came, Paul writes that he shall be present with the Lord. That's because the spirit (breath of life) of man returns to God who gave it after our mortal body dies. (Ecc 12:7) Why would Paul long to be...

I agree! I too find it difficult to make a definitive statement of what PP is. IMO PP causes confusion. I believe 70 AD should be understood simply as the historical time reference for when the words of Christ of God's coming wrath for Israel of Old came to pass. I also agree that great...

The earth that now is, is being preserved for fire! Do you really believe the fire of God's wrath that comes down will selectively burn up only that which YOU THINK are deserving of destruction? Get real!

This reply has no basis in biblical truth, and instead reeks with human emotionalism. The flood waters that God sent upon the earth physically, completely destroyed every living, breathing creature upon the earth. Yes, that included all animal, and plant life as well as infants and children...

"and the EARTH"...................."reserved unto fire"! Do you think this fire reserved for the earth shall not burn it up????????????? Wake UP! 2 Peter 3:7-8 (KJV) But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of...

I agree, and have never said otherwise. The mystery revealed is that Gentiles not Jews shall complete/fill up/finish building the spiritual Kingdom of God as they are born again. But I'm not surprised that you would come up with some imaginative understanding of what I've actually stated...

One thing I've come to understand about the Word of God is that it is logical, cohesive and makes sense. So when I hear a view that seems not to make sense, I question that view. As I said, I too once believed "this generation" exactly as you do, for the same reasons you have given. Since...

I don't disagree; however, the discourse would surely speak of things that would come to pass to Christ's kinsmen according to the flesh. Israel was the first chosen of God to represent the spiritual Kingdom of God (Church) that came with Christ. If these first century Jews had not heeded His...

Greetings Red, so far I'm enjoying your commentary but have only gotten through pg 3. I know you aren't looking for debate or rebuttals now, but I did want to plant a seed regarding "this generation" for you to consider. While I certainly agree that there shall always be the generation of...

You complain that Amil cannot explain some of these questions you have, but in all honesty can you here claim that Premil does? Premil is built upon guessing and opinions that enable them to read their doctrine of deception into the Word of God. If you don't even believe the Kingdom of God has...

You're beginning to sound like a Preterit??? During the days of the flood the world then overflowed with water, perished. World then is here translated from Kosmos which as you know is orderly arrangement/adorning, including its inhabitants that all drowned by the flood waters, except for...

2 Peter 3:7-8 (KJV) But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand...

Yes, exactly like the time we are presently living in, and have been since the first advent of Christ. Satan still exists and he is not without power during this age. His binding through the cross and resurrection is only that he would no longer be able to hold the nations of the world...

Eternal life begins for all who are born again through the Spirit of Christ in you. That's why Christ says the life we have through Him is eternal/everlasting life through His Spirit. John 10:28 (KJV) And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man...

Satan is not set free until AFTER the thousand years have ended. That means the thousand years is TIME or DELAY that shall be no longer AFTER the thousand years have ended. This TIME symbolized a thousand years was for two reasons, (1) binding Satan (2) building the Kingdom of God as the...

David, I would be happy to discuss this verse with you, but not before you address the inconsistencies I've shown you regarding the discussion we were having. I've come to understand how you like to bring up other texts and ask more questions to lead away from these things I don't believe your...