Preterism

Partial preterism is a view of biblical prophecy that sees many end-times events as already fulfilled in the past, particularly around the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. While this perspective offers some interesting insights, it often leads to a blurring of the distinctions between God’s plans for Israel and the Church. This confusion can…

The identity of Babylon in Revelation 17-18 has been debated for centuries. While many interpretations exist, one view that has gained popularity in recent years is the preterist identification of Babylon as first-century Jerusalem. However, this interpretation faces significant challenges when examined closely. Let’s explore why Babylon in Revelation cannot be equated with Jerusalem of…

In recent years, some Christian theologians have proposed that we are already living in the new heavens and new earth described in Scripture. This view, often associated with partial preterism, claims that the new creation arrived with Christ’s first coming. But is this perspective biblically sound? Let’s examine the evidence and implications. The Partial Preterist…

Introduction In 2 Peter 3, the apostle Peter warns about scoffers who will come in the last days, mocking the promise of Christ’s return. This passage has sparked debate among Bible scholars – was Peter describing events that would soon unfold in the first century, or was he prophesying about a future that extends to…

Partial preterism is a view of biblical prophecy that claims many end-times events described in the New Testament were fulfilled in the first century, particularly around the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. However, partial preterists still believe some prophecies remain unfulfilled, like the Second Coming of Christ and final judgment. This position faces significant…

Partial preterism is a view of biblical prophecy that sees many end-times events as already fulfilled in the past, particularly around 70 AD when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem. However, partial preterists still believe in a future bodily resurrection and final judgment. This creates some tension in how they interpret passages about resurrection and judgment. Let’s…

The Olivet Discourse, found in Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21, is one of the most important prophetic passages in the Bible. It contains Jesus’ teachings about future events, including the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. While all three Gospel accounts record this discourse, Luke’s version provides some unique insights that help…

The “Day of the Lord” is a significant biblical concept that appears throughout the Old and New Testaments. While some argue it refers solely to events in the first century AD, a closer examination of Scripture reveals that the Day of the Lord points to future end times events as well. Let’s explore what the…