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Originally Posted by ajrock2000  How does a view that I might have that you think is outside the Scriptures justify you having a source outside the Scriptures? |
I have no authoritative sources outside of the Bible. Nor does any preterist with whom I’m familiar.
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Originally Posted by ajrock2000 Anyways, when did I say the Pope was the antichrist? I do not believe that just the Pope is the antichrist. 1 John makes it clear to us who the 'antichrist' is. |
I was using the historicist as an example of a view that seems to have the same issues as the preterist and futurist. To a certain degree they acknowledge the place of non-authoritative external source.
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Originally Posted by ajrock2000 I am not presupposing anything! I am new to these things, and I have an open mind. I have only been a Christian for 8 months. |
My sincere suggestion is that you give up trying to understand eschatology until you get the basic biblical doctrines and principles of biblical interpretation under control. You need to appreciate the milk before you move to the meat.
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Originally Posted by ajrock2000 My biggest beef is that all the things in Matthew 24 did not take place in that generation as you suppose. |
See my comment above. IMHO, you are in no position to make such a determination at this time.