Dear brothers and sisters,There's a gentleman in my area promoting "Preterism" and I'm very disappointed regarding this...I believe it is truly a false teaching, and there's no doubt in my whole being concerning this. He's been pushing this (heresy as far as Im concerned) by way of local media, and I wish to confront him lovingly. I believe that he's deceived; however, what angers me is that this teaching also promotes a "live however you wish" philosophy since it also teaches there is no future judgement-check out his website at http://preterism.info/I am desiring sound biblical counsel and opinions concerning this from SI members before pressing ahead in debate with this individual, the Lord willing. I truly don't feel I should be silent and turn away concerning this man spreading false doctrine. 2Thes 2:1-12 also speaks of this teaching warned by Paul.Spirit-led counsel is truly appreciated amongest the saints. You're input would be appreciated.Richie
_________________Richie
It seems as though you are referring to what is sometimes called 'Full Preterism' as distinct from 'Partial Preterism'. There is a useful article on Wikipedia called [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preterism]Preterism[/url] which should get you started. There is another introduction to Preterism [url=http://www.apocalipsis.org/preterism.htm]here[/url] that may also be a good introduction.There is also a good introduction to the various schools of interpretation of The Revelation which you might find useful. [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation#Interpretative_views_of_Revelation_as_biblical_prophecy]Interpretations of the Revelation.[/url]
_________________Ron Bailey
Hi Richie, how are you?Some time ago I got into a discussion about this subject, however it was [b]partial-preterisim[/b] that was being discussed and as Ron B pointed out, there is a difference. Looking back, I reacted pretty poorly. The points being made really made me angry as I was totally convinced they were wrong, or [b]could not be[/b] correct. Eventually, I think I had to conceede that at least some of the things they said were strongly convincing and better explained the texts; before this I could not even consider it becuase I was locked into a way of looking at the scriptures being discussed.Once I was free to at least consider these things, I saw alot that I had been missing or even ignored.I'm in no way suggesting that you embrace full-preterisim, no not at all, just sharing my experience. :-D
_________________Christopher Joel Dandrow
ChrisJD wrote:I'm in no way suggesting that you embrace full-preterisim, no not at all, just sharing my experience. :-D
_________________Aaron Ireland