Each Eschatological view.

Why would Jesus change the setting of His answer? Why would He confuse His disciples by this paradigm shift? There is nothing in the passage to indicate that He switched the timing of His answer. "They will hand you (not them) over to persecution", "when you (not them) see the abomination of desolation", etc. This clearly refers to the generation of the guys He was speaking to, not a future generation. The Bible was written for us, but it was not written to us.

 

You fail to understand that the Great Tribulation was a localized event, not a worldwide event.

I don't read stuff from Full Preterists like Preston, but I completely trust Gentry, DeMar, et al precisely because they stick to a proper interpretation of Scripture. Like so many of our discussions, you and I just keep going round and round the same arguments. It doesn't matter how much proof I show you, you refuse to see it. Repeating your points over and over doesn't make you right.

 

I'll try to remember, but the Thanksgiving holiday will have me pretty busy until next week. I must complement you on a very pleasant and civil conversation, despite our different views. On that note, here's wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.