γενεά is the Greek word used in verse 34 - https://biblehub.com/interlinear/matthew/24.htm
I think while it's possible he did return in 70 AD based on the description, Revelation matches the series of events pretty closely and then goes into a millennium kingdom.
If we're past the great tribulation there is either a long time inbetween that and when the millennium kingdom occurs, or we missed it. Both of those seem unlikely to me based on the text.
The other option I can think of is the passage in Matthew and Revelation are referring to different events, but that would mean the events in Revelation are less of a Tribulation than the Great Tribulation in Matthew.
My cat also passed away a little over a week ago. It's still very sad but I am so thankful for God and His goodness, His peace. I have no doubt in that. Stay strong and trust. Praying for you.
I'll admit verse 34 is difficult to reconcile if you think the translation of γενεά as generation is correct.
I do think if everything happened in AD 67-70 it's likely we would have a record of the sky changing and stars falling in history. I lean more toward the interpretation that γενεά in this context means people group, age, or family. All would be appropriate and imo it fits more with the surrounding context. I am completely open to evidence otherwise however. My conclusions don't have anything to do with my current pastors.
Um this is digital art not a photo.
Yep, ask yourself why they hold these opinions.
Their morality is formed via perceived utilitarian consensus. Why do their opinions shift so much in a decade and become increasingly contradictory? - feminism vs transgenerism, trust the science vs sex is a social construct, we must not legislate morality vs you must teach LGBT and CRT as good in schools, ban prayer in schools vs teachers can say whatever they want.
Their morality has zero foundation and changes based on the day.
It is as Jesus says in Matthew 7:24-27 about the man who built his house on the sand.
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Thank you for the gracious response and contribution. I didn't downvote you - I upvoted you as I am seeking clarification on this as well. Some founding fathers like Ben Franklin were clearly freemasons and it's unknown to me at this point how...ambitious and knowlingly anti-Biblical they were. Even in the low levels of freemasonry it is clearly incompatible with Biblical principles.
Regardless, I agree some evil people are trying to make America into part of the new Babylon and join Europe in that endeavor.
Personally I think the scare event is still to come. Covid was a black hat event. Invasion or nuke on the US or nearby by "Russia / China" with the possibility that Israel is linked. Has to be something that results in the complete dismantling of the Democratic party.
Catherine Engelbrecht actually runs True the Vote. Phillips has several others that contributed toward the geolocation data processing.
I understand the hesitancy completely. I have not trusted Lin Wood from the beginning and my opinion of Mike Flynn is tenuous. Sidney Powell I liked and believed she was the real deal but she did not deliver at all. Mike Lindell has consistently attempted to deliver the goods and there's no one outside of govt who has tried harder but imo has been conned by some opportunists. Let's continue to separate delievered material from personality. People can always be incorrect even if well intentioned.
Complete control over the narrative of good and evil. Ultimate push for "do as thou wilst" so that none will judge or end their evil acts.
Their MO:
Depopulation = Good
Accountability = Evil
Depravity = Good
Freedom of medical care = Evil
Sex with children = Good
Humility = Evil
Do not be deceived by the "good magic" deception of freemasonry, wiccan, satanism, gnosticism, kabbalism, etc that has pervaded our culture. True power and GOOD is from YHWH, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit alone. Trust in Him for deliverance. God WINS.
Matthew 12:26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
Revelation 22
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Matthew 24:29-31 has clearly not happened yet. The word rapture, similar to the word Trinity, is not found in scripture but the concept is present.
This is just based on my best understanding of scripture. I am beholden to what scripture says, not what I think based on what I've studied in depth thus far. I encourage everyone to read it for themselves.
I can't say off the top of my head if the souls who have previously died is related to the rapture.
When writing to freemasons correct? I take that as attempting to find some commonality.
From the outside looking in you get a much different impression of what "great architect of the universe" means when living in a distinctly Christian setting. It is not technically wrong to describe God (Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit) that way but it certainly indicates a more dangerous Deist / freemason belief through shared word choice.
Yep, let God handle personal revenge but we should be advocating for a civil governance that is just, protects the newborn, widowed, and poor (in a fair way not in a govt handout sense), and metes out punishment for actual evil.
America is not the one driving the push towards one world govt. Europe is doing that just fine on its own.
Also, there has been a concerted effort to paint founding fathers as far more freemason than they were. Washington is a perfect example of that.
This. Being kind and showing love is a virtue but being "nice" is not.
"Politeness" in failing to address evil and bad theology within the church led to cultural rot. Within the broader cultural, Christians have been taught to be silent on politics (including morality!!) rather than speaking the truth without judgment of someone's final fate.
The rapture is in scripture just not before the Great Tribulation. Jesus describes it in Matthew 24 and (imo) it is described again in Revelation 14.
Sorry I wasn't intending to change the word or meaning with Gospel/blood. What do you think blood refers to in Revelation 5 if not a description of Jesus' sacrifice (main subject of the Gospel)?
Yes, I believe Revelation 14:14-16 is describing the Rapture of the saints. Two different angels are reaping. One the wheat and one the vine of the Earth into the winepress of wrath. Imo the gathering of the wheat matches with Jesus' description in Matthew 24.
Spiritually, we are already there! Your heart has been circumcised away from your flesh and belongs to God, you are an adopted son.
Very true, thank you for the reminder. This has been a good encouragement and conversion after the horrible cesspool reddit has become. Thank you!
Maybe separate into multiple images? This was cool but a bit confusing to navigate.
How would you in this system know if the marker is 1 & 9 or just 19? Through context?
Just noting it could also be 19 = AI
I don't understand where you are pulling most of your conclusions from as they are not based in scripture but in pre-suppositional readings (assuming passage must fit with pre supposed conclusion) as far as I can tell.
Do you think Matthew 24:14 has been fulfilled already? It is referring to the end, end.
I like KJV and read both. I do not believe in ESV being a corrupted version but when in doubt about a passage in any version I go to a combination of versions including my interlinear. Wycliffe is a solid organization working to fulfill Matthew 24:14.
Death killing a third of man doesn't have to include Christians. God poured out His wrath in Noah's time but saved Noah and his family.
In Isaiah the evil to come may refer to the judgment that came upon Israel from her enemies pre exile, or yes throughout all time. Yes I believe sometimes God has righteous people die to avoid them going through a great evil.
In Revelation 5 it sounds like we are in full agreement! Some believers will be in heaven before the rapture. If you or I die today we will be with Jesus.
I appreciate your input, thank you.
You are welcome to read Jesus' words in Matthew 24, they are not much different than the ESV I posted.
To me the vials/bowls indicate the complete wrath of God on that day. As described as such in Revelation 15.
Isaiah 57 describes how righteous men die in order to be taken away from the evil to come. We are reunited with God in heaven. :)
Revelation 4 says it is referring to John (talking with me) not us or all believers
Revelation 5 is referring to there are believers redeemed through the Gospel of all kindred, tongue, and nations. This is a pre requisite to the end times but not describing a rapture.
The only thing I can potentially figure for a pre trib interpretion of the "rapture" were if there were 2 separate gatherings of the saints, which may be handled differently.
Hope this helps clarify. My mom also believes in a pre trib rapture. I just don't want anyone to be surprised if they are here for the Great Tribulation. God bless.
The end time prophecies of the Bible are more than just Revelation.
You must look at Daniel for a description of the antichrist and the final 7 year period.
Jeremiah and Ezekiel have prophecies and wisdom still relevant.
Most critical imo is the words of Jesus in Matthew 24, as they support a Mid, Pre-Wrath (IMO), or Post Trib period. Many Christians have been deceived in pop culture to believe the Rapture happens before the Great Tribulation. Also, imo it is not super useful to focus solely on eschatology (study of the end times) as many people throughout history thought they might be living in it (Bolsheviks, WW1, WW2).
There are also many antichrists throughout history as a precursor to the antichrist who will be indwelt by the beast.
3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.
9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10 And then many will fall away[a] and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
The Abomination of Desolation 15 “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let the one who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house, 18 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. 19 And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! 20 Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. 22 And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. 23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 So, if they say to you, ‘Look, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out. If they say, ‘Look, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 28 Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.
29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
I can't access via VPN anymore, is this happening to anyone else?
I get that they want to limit foreign actors and bots but I would like to keep true anon status.
This is what Kamala wore on inauguration day and Lisa wore on the Simpsons as President?
Purple with pearl necklace?
Have you seen 2000 mules? Pretty safe to say he delivered the goods.
Small correction, anti-experimental "not a vaccine so the CDC had to change the definition to include vitamins and therapeutics" injection :)