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First of all, I fully understand that when the Spirit of God/Jesus comes to dwell in us when we are spiritually saved, that can be considered a coming of Christ. However, I'm not sure if I understand your point in terms of references to Him coming "quickly" or "shortly" or that His coming is...

It's true that John did write some things that were to shortly come to pass in relation to the seven churches, as described in Revelation 2 and 3. So, it's possible that, in this case, he was being literal and referring to time from man's perspective rather than God's. But, the problem is that...

Absolutely. I agree with all of this. Preterists continually try to insist that the terms "near", "soon", etc. must be understood literally and from man's perspective, but why should we act as if man's perspective is what is most important? Is it not God's perspective that is most important when...

What Paul did talk about was wickedness being restrained at that time, but no longer being restrained in the future. 2 Thess 2:7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. Lawlessness or...

LOL. You have destroyed nothing but your reputation, if you even had one to begin with. Your arguments couldn't be any weaker if you tried.

It's still you as far as I can tell. What lie did I supposedly tell? I claim that it says the angel came down from heaven as the text indicates. Where does it say the angel came to the earth? The onus is on you to back up your claims. Revelation 20:1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven...

Is Revelation 19:15 not a reference to Psalm 2:8-9? I think it clearly is. So, what does it mean for Him to "break" people with a rod of iron? Does it mean the same thing as your understanding of what it means to rule them? If not, then why does your understanding of Him ruling them not match...

Was my question too difficult for you? What is the reason you didn't answer it? Let me try one more time. Do you think the English words "break" and "dash" should have been translated as "shepherd" here as well? Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and...

Do you think the English words "break" and "dash" should have been translated as "shepherd" here as well? Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt...

These kinds of comments add nothing to this discussion. If the number of years Adam lived has anything whatsoever to do with the thousand years then you would be able to clearly show that. But, you can't. You need to find better arguments than that if you want to be taken seriously when trying...

Great argument. Well thought out. Very convincing. :rolleyes:

Why not call it what it actually was? A lie. I have never indicated that I believe everything is symbolic. I'm not going to list everything, but I'll give you a few examples. Starting with Revelation 1, I believe Jesus Christ is the literal firstborn of the dead, the literal ruler of the kings...

Why is it hidden? If it's true then you should be able to show that clearly. But, you obviously can't. So, I can't take this seriously.

No amount of prayer and time will make 930 years equivalent to a thousand years. If all you have to support your Premil doctrine are arguments like this, then I'm afraid you can't be taken seriously.

When used in combination with a rod of iron, that word means something very different than what you think it does. You are completely ignoring the context of Revelation 19:15 that depicts Him as destroying (smiting, striking) the very people that you think He will shepherd. You also seem to be...

That, too.

Which has absolutely nothing to do with the thousand years of Revelation. Trying to use this as supposed evidence that the thousand years is literal is one of the strangest arguments I've ever seen.

The really sad part is that someone can look at what is described in Revelation 19:15-18 and think it has anything to with Jesus shepherding people. Revelation 19:15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron...

As Hebrews 8:6-13 makes clear Jeremiah was talking about the new covenant and all of God's people are saved under the new covenant because it was established long ago by the blood of Christ. That includes Gentile believers. You do not want to accept the fact that Gentile believers are...

No idea of what you're talking about here. Looks like you have no interest in backing up your beliefs when challenged. So be it.