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Recommending The Apocalypse of John by Milton S Terry - has anyone else read it?
- Thread starter J.D.
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This is one book I don't have, but I do have books by Gentry, McKensie, Riddlebarger, Preston, Rogers, Mauro, Martin, Russell, all of which share varying degrees of 'overlap' into the 'preterist school of thought'. Martin excels in drawing out supporting types/antitypes.
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1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;
3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand. Rev 1
11 I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown. Rev 3
7 And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.
10 And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
12 Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.
20 He who testifieth these things saith, Yea: I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus. Rev 22
Ascetic X
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But quickly in God’s timeframe is different from quickly in human perception. Quickly often means certainly and suddenly.
Jesus has not yet returned and has not yet rendered to each person their reward.
Never heard of Martin. I'll check it out. By the way are you familiar with Ed Stevens?
Ascetic X
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Key problems associated with preterism include…
Denial of Future Resurrection and Parousia:
Full Preterism (or Hyper-Preterism) argues that the resurrection and the Second Coming (Parousia) occurred in AD 70, leaving no future physical hope for believers. This is often deemed heretical as it denies the literal resurrection of the body.
Exegetical and Historical Issues
The Date of Revelation:
Many scholars argue the Book of Revelation was written around A.D. 95, long after the destruction of the Temple, weakening the claim that its prophecies were fulfilled by A.D. 70.
Misapplication of "This Generation":
Critics argue that "this generation" in Matthew 24:34 refers not to those living in Jesus' time, but to the generation that would witness the signs of the end times.
Overestimation of AD 70 Events: Critics argue that the catastrophic descriptions in Revelation exceed what occurred during the Roman siege of Jerusalem.
Inconsistent Interpretation (Partial Preterism):
While partial preterism holds to a future resurrection, it is accused of inconsistency by interpreting early prophecies literally and later ones (like Revelation) allegorically, treating Nero, for example, as the Beast or Antichrist.
Theological Implications
Replacement Theology:
It is often linked to an extreme form of Replacement Theology, suggesting God is finished with Israel.
Loss of Hope:
It may diminish the "blessed hope" of Christ's return, as followers believe the central promises have already taken place.
Denial of Future Resurrection and Parousia:
Full Preterism (or Hyper-Preterism) argues that the resurrection and the Second Coming (Parousia) occurred in AD 70, leaving no future physical hope for believers. This is often deemed heretical as it denies the literal resurrection of the body.
Exegetical and Historical Issues
The Date of Revelation:
Many scholars argue the Book of Revelation was written around A.D. 95, long after the destruction of the Temple, weakening the claim that its prophecies were fulfilled by A.D. 70.
Misapplication of "This Generation":
Critics argue that "this generation" in Matthew 24:34 refers not to those living in Jesus' time, but to the generation that would witness the signs of the end times.
Overestimation of AD 70 Events: Critics argue that the catastrophic descriptions in Revelation exceed what occurred during the Roman siege of Jerusalem.
Inconsistent Interpretation (Partial Preterism):
While partial preterism holds to a future resurrection, it is accused of inconsistency by interpreting early prophecies literally and later ones (like Revelation) allegorically, treating Nero, for example, as the Beast or Antichrist.
Theological Implications
Replacement Theology:
It is often linked to an extreme form of Replacement Theology, suggesting God is finished with Israel.
Loss of Hope:
It may diminish the "blessed hope" of Christ's return, as followers believe the central promises have already taken place.
That wouldn’t be a hurdle to preterism, or even full preterism, as Paul wrote that prior to AD 70, so it would’ve been fulfilled in their future, as the resurrection hadn’t occurred yet. And no, I’m not a full preterist. I’d be what Dr. Gentry calls an orthodox preterist, as I believe in a future, literal, physical second advent of our Lord.
37818
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Ok. Your opinion. And we disagree.
Still heretical eschatological theology if taken to full blown version of it
Call of Jesusfan/Dechaser1/Yeshua1/Jesusfan the heresy bird...heresy!...heresy!....heresy!...heresy!...heresy!....heresy!
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You disagree with everybody.
37818
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Disagreement with who are preterist.