I don't think there is an official definition for me, but
it entails the freedom to not have to stick to someone else's
Traditional 'interpretation', [that have no foundation really, except
the majority of 'christianity' teaches them].
Matthew 24 is a great example, that is why there is so much 'discussion'
on how wrong some of us are in our 'beliefs'. People are afraid to follow
the scripture to the degree of 'division' amongst the brethren. I believe, for
example, that the disciples asked 'clearly', in my opinion, 3 questions, of
which the Lord went into details of each answer. But there prevails here
the tradition that the whole situation of the 'answer' only answers one subject.
Either it is talking about the 70 AD destruction and judgement of God, or it
is talking about the 'end days'. I believe it talks about both!
I however have learned years ago to follow how the Lord leads, and it has
caused division, and that division has helped me to grow, and not be strung
along some traditional 'muddy path', that is as clear as that 'muddy path', in
its teachings.
Partial preterism is not the belief of Preterism at all. It takes from Preterism
the information and view that is correct. And leaves out the parts that are
not correct. Hence 'partial' preterism.
I could call it 'biblicism', but everyone thinks that is what they teach.
* edited to add this -
I do not follow any teaching of man about partial preterism. I came up with my own beliefs without the knowledge of the 'Partial Preterism' taught and spoken about on the internet, and I do not prescribe to what they call 'Partial Preterism'. What I believe is what I call partial preterism.
Preterism simply means "past" & I hope we all look to the New Testament - the New Covenant Scriptures - for the fulfilment of the Old Testament - the Old Covenant prophecies & promises. See e.g. Luke 24 & Acts 3. It does not imply that ALL prophecy has been fulfilled - we still look for our Lord Jesus Christ to return at the end of time for resurrection & final judgement & we still have a constant battle against the spiritual & physical forces of Antichrist.
ReplyDeleteWhen Jesus comes he will bring into being the New Heaven & New Earth:
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13
As we read the Gospels, Acts & Epistles, we see that Jesus by his virgin birth, sinless life, & atoning death, resurrection & ascension fulfilled prophecy, & by the Gospel applied the covenant promises to all who repent & believe him.
Those who reject Christ & his Gospel suffer the consequences. The Olivet prophecy is primarily concerned with the AD 70 destruction of Jerusalem & the temple, - the focus of the Old Covenant - that would occur before the passing of "this generation." Jerusalem believers were warned of the signs of imminent destruction & when to flee the city.
As we read on in the Olivet prophecy, Jesus warns us all to "watch & pray" & live in readiness for his coming.
Thank you Covenanter. That was well explained, and appreciated.
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