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AD 70 AND THE SECOND ADVENT IN MATT 24 (Part 2)

AD 70, Preterism, Second Coming May 1, 2014 Leave a comment

Second comingPMT 2014-053 by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

In this article I am offering a second installment on the question of whether the Olivet Discourse focuses solely on AD 70, or whether it also looks ahead to the Second Advent. I believe that it speaks of both events. Which should not surprise us, since AD 70 is a preview of the Second Advent. Please consult the previous article (PMT 2014-051). See my book The Olivet Discourse Made Easy for more detailed information.

5. Argument from demonstrative distinction

In Matthew 24:34–36 provides further evidence of a subject transition. Jesus contrasts near and far events:

“Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place” (Matt 24:34).

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” (24:36)

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Family Heritage

Devotional May 1, 2014 Comments: 3

PMT 2014-053b by Don Strickland

Luke 3:22-24: “The Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, ‘Thou art My beloved Son, in Thee I am well-pleased.’ Continue reading →

AD 70 AND THE SECOND ADVENT IN MATT 24 (Part 1)

Preterism, Second Coming April 30, 2014 1 Comment

AD 70 (1)PMT 2014-052 by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt 24–25) is one of Jesus five major discourses structuring Matthew’s Gospel. It is prompted by Jesus’ dramatic denouncement of Jerusalem and the temple (Matt 23:37–38), his ceremonial final departure from the temple (Matt 24:1a), his disciples’ confused question regarding the temple as a beautiful place to worship (Matt 24:1b), and his declaration of its coming destruction (Matt 24:2).

In this discourse Jesus prophecies the coming AD 70 destruction of the temple. But he does more. Let us consider the question of whether or not he also refers to the Second Advent of Christ. Continue reading →

James Ussher and His Chronology

Non-eschatology Studies April 30, 2014 1 Comment

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James Ussher and His Chronology: Reasonable or Ridiculous?
by Jerry Bergman, Ph.D.

Archbishop James Ussher (1581–1656) was one of the most important biblical scholars of the 17th century. His research and scholarly work have even earned high praise from some who are opposed to his conclusions. Continue reading →

Christian Revival in Uganda

Non-eschatology Studies April 28, 2014 Leave a comment

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Revival the Hard Way
By Jackson Senyonga (Christian Life Ministries)

In Uganda, an evil tyrant shut down churches and massacred people by the thousands. Still, the people prayed. Continue reading →

How Does Darkness Manipulate the Brain?

Interesting Stuff April 25, 2014 Leave a comment

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1. How do the other senses react when we can’t see anything?

If the visual cortex is no longer processing any visual stimuli, it simply searches for other tasks. After as little as 24 hors in total darkness we are able to smell better, perceive sound more clearly, and learn Braille more quickly. Continue reading →

REVELATION’S HEBRAIC GRAMMAR

Revelation April 23, 2014 Leave a comment

HebrewPMT 2014-049 by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

This is the second in a four-part series on Revelation’s Hebraic character. Rev’s intensely Jewish style comports well with a focus on the events associated with Christ’s judgment on Israel and the closing of the old covenant order in AD 70. In this study I will note its extremely Hebraic grammar.

Beginning at least as early as Dionysius of Alexandria (cf. Euseb., Eccl. Hist. 7:25:26–27) Christian scholars comment on John’s awkward, Semitic-influenced grammar. Schlesinger cites E. C. Selwynn’s complaint regarding John’s grammar: it would be a “disgrace” to an “English fifth-form school-boy” because it involves “hopelessly bad Greek.” Schlesinger notes that “the solecisms of the Apocalypse remain virtually indetectable to the English reader. English translations smooth out the awkward grammar of the apocalyptist so that the reader of the English is never ‘stopped in mid-course and confounded.” Continue reading →