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I've "proven" my view, but you don't accept my "proof". Then again, you've "proven" your case, but I do not accept your "proof". Guess it comes down to what presuppositions we start from. Contrary to the "futurist" view, I believe history shows that those events have happened. Those who hold...

Well, I certainly can't argue against that :).

I see your point there, but I don't really see a problem - especially since there are only two places where it is used. (Thank you - I didn't know that.) The passages in 2 Peter 2 and Psalm 50 are very similar. The phrase itself is hyperbole. If you insist on breaking it down, we have two...

To answer in reverse order, I must agree. After all, no prophecy of scripture is by private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20). When numbers are expressed in exact figures, they can generally be taken literally - such as the number of the enemy that were killed in a battle, or specific time (e.g...

As I see it, it doesn't make any difference whether the millennium is literal or symbolic. The point is that it refers to a very long point of time.

Thank you for your explanation of the 4 "dispensations". That makes sense, and I tend to agree with you, although the Bible doesn't specify whether Jesus will reign here on Earth or from Heaven. Whether the "millennium" is a literal or figurative 1,000 years is irrelevant. Prophetic passages...

I really don't see why not. Peter's statement is parallel to Psalm 90:4. That Psalm speaks of the frailty of man and the eternal nature and power of God. There is no basis for interpreting these "thousand year" comparisons literally.

I don't doubt the visible and bodily return of Christ, but I don't look for a literal 1,000 years to see His coming.

Of course. "Eternal" is a descriptive term for time that will have no end. "One day" and "thousand years" are juxtaposed to show our perspective is not the same as God's.

I am guilty of assuming that "anti-preterism" automatically means "dispensationalism". That view is as wrong as saying that all preterists are the same. If you don't mind, I have a question from your post. You said How is this view of four periods NOT dispensationalist? I'm not trying to be...

Both time periods were "literal" only by way of comparison. It's like saying that the Atlantic Ocean is a drop in God's bucket - it's huge to us, and small to God. Peter wasn't focused on time, but on encouraging his audience to be patient in their trials.

A fair question, Brother Roby. I base this largely on my understanding of "time" statements in the Olivet Discourse, NT prophecies, and in Revelation. "Time statements" encompasses statements from "you will see", "soon", "shortly", "at hand", "this generation", etc. I also understand the...

I see no correlation between how often it's mentioned and whether it's a literal thousand years.

True, it doesn't matter what title the "kings" (or "kingdoms") have, as the main point has to do with their role / power and position. The Caesar reign was unique. The Caesars ruled during the time of Christ. I understand your arguments regarding Daniel's visions, the HRE, etc. Furthermore...

I really envy your detailed knowledge of history. It was only a few years ago that I learned the "fiddling" story was just a myth. That being said, I am firmly convinced of two things from your answer. #1 - Scripture is 100% true, the ultimate authority as the Word of God; and #2 - Nero was...

True, God is Master of time, and He does set time periods. That doesn't mean that the "a day is as a thousand years" is a literal interpretation. This illustrates the different viewpoints between man's view of time from God's view. You are going off the presupposition that these events have...

John Rice is YOUR Grandpa? I AM impressed. You certainly have a fine family, and I'm sure you are very proud of them. How long were you in Japan? Was it as a missionary, or in another capacity? I really like Astertisk Tom as well. We've never butted heads, but our views are pretty similar.

Not just everybody would take being compared to Scrooge as a compliment :). Of course, the Scrooge at the end of the story was a man to be admired :Thumbsup. I'm sure you and your son really enjoyed that. Partial Preterism has always been considered an orthodox view of eschatology. I've...

Thank you. I figured it was one of your main points, and wanted to try to address it. From the Elizabethan costume in your avatar, I'm not surprised. Was this from the Christmas production? I love that story. Oh yes, we are disusing the millennium. As a "Partial Preterist, I completely...

Before I forget, I think "1,000 is a simile. There was a party scene in "A Christmas Carol" where everyone was playing a game called "Similies". In the game, they would compare things - e.g. "as tall as...", and the answer would be "a mountain". Since we have the phrase "a day is like", and a...