Christ coming and preterism (June 15, 2020)
Will we accept to review certain prophecies which our king Yahusha the christ clearly announced? If our Creator Father allows it and or wills it, we will take a new look into the bible verses which were ignored and or deformed by the indoctrination of religious corporations.
Definition of preterism according to wikipedia:
Preterism is a Christian eschatological view that interprets some (partial preterism) or all (full preterism) prophecies of the Bible as events which have already happened. This school of thought interprets the Book of Daniel as referring to events that happened from the 7th century BC until the first century AD, while seeing the prophecies of Revelation as events that happened in the first century AD. Preterism holds that Ancient Israel finds its continuation or fulfillment in the Christian church at the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
This review is not based on the opinion of a man but on the words of Yahusha the christ who will be quoted here as the basis of the truth. Who can receive the correct interpretation of the words of Yahusha the christ who announced his imminent return to his contemporaries when it contradicts almost all of the so-called Christianity and the rest of the world?
Revelation 1:1 The Revelation of yahusha the Christ, which Father Creator gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Right from the beginning of the book of Revelation, the imminence of all the prophecies (translated as things) of that book is very clear and explicite because the Greek word 5034 tachos is translated as shortly. How can this word shortly be applied to events 2000 years later by accepting the teachings of religious corporations of the world? Also, let us note that these revelations are addressed to John's contemporaries with the word shortly.
Hebrews 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
The above verse of Hebrews 1:2 confirms that Yahusha the christ came at the end of the age, in the last days. The age or era in question means a period of time determined by our Creator Father in His plan. Knowing that Yahusha the christ died and was resurrected in 30 CE (current era), it is illogical to conclude that the last days and the end of the age can extend to our days almost 2000 years later. The age or era in question was then ended during the life of John just as Yahusha had said (see John 21:22 below)
According to recognized historians, this particular prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem was accomplished in 70 CE when the army destroyed the city Jerusalem and the temple. This proves that Yahusha the christ was speaking to his contemporary disciples and not to disciples living almost 2000 years later. Yahusha the christ's prophecies included not only the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem but also his return to earth as confirmed by all the following verses.
Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) 16 then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains:
Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days... 13 But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.
The above verses come from the prophet Daniel concerning the end of the age and the last events described also in the book of revelation. By quoting Daniel, Yahusha the christ was confirming to his contemporary disciples Daniel's imminent prophecies of the destruction of Jerusalem and of the temple, of his return with the resurrection on the last day of which Daniel was part (v.13). All these events are tied together in the last sequence described in the book of revelation and the rest of the books of the prophets.
Mark 9:1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of the Father Creator come with power.
The above verse confirms that the return of the christ would take take place during the lives of certain contemporary men of the christ and John.
Hebrews 10:37 For yet a very little while, He that cometh shall come, and shall not tarry.
Again, the above verse is very clear that the one who would come would not delay. That is the imminent return of the christ which is announced to Christ's contemporaies by the term 'a very little while' which cannot mean 2000 years.
1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of Father Creator: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Again, in the above verses, Paul was saying that Yahusha the christ's return would be during the life of his contemporaries and during his own life if he was not killed before. Paul was affirming that the return of Yahusha the christ was very imminent, to the point that he knew that some of his contemporaries would still be alive. Paul was speaking to contemporary Thessalonians who would still be alive and would go up with him in the clouds to meet Yahusha the christ. This event took place in 70 CE.
Hebrews 9:26 else must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once at the end of the ages (165 anion = age, era) hath he been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
The above verse confirms that Yahusha the christ's sacrifice took place at the end of the age only once, i.e. now for Paul's contemporaries. If the years from 30 CE to 70 CE was at the end of the age, it is incorrect to claim that the end of the age extends to almost 2000 years later.
Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced: and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.
The above verses confirms Zachariah's prophecy that those who pierced Yahusha would see him returning on the clouds. This again is an affirmation of the imminence of his return during the life of those who pierced Yahusha the christ at his sacrifice. Again, how can the readers of these scriptures ignore and or reject the true meaning of this statement to postpone again the return of Yahusha the christ almost 2000 years later?
Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds. 28 Verily I say unto you, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
This above verse clearly affirms that certain contemporary men of the christ and the apostles would see christ's return in their lives. Here again an affirmation which is added to the other propheties of the christ's imminent return and not almost 2000 years later.
Luke 21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.... 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Again, the above verses clearly state that the return of Yahusha the christ would occur during the generation of men to whom he announced these things. The interpretations of these verses must not ignore the direct meaning of the words of Yahusha the christ who spoke to his contemporaries about impending things and his return in only a few years. If a generation is 40 years, there is 40 years between the pronunciation of the words of the above verses in the year 30 CE and the destruction of Jerusalem in the year 70 CE with his return to earth.
Acts 2:16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith Father Creator, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
In the book of Acts, Peter confirms that the pouring of the Holy Spirit at pentecost was the prophecy from Joel which would be accomplished in the last days and that event occured in 30 CE. This event confirms that the last days passed in the apostles' time. It is not logical or correct to stretch the last days to almost 2000 years.
1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
The above verse confirms that the Christ was predestined to be a sacrifice at the end of the age during the generation of his contemporaries and not in a future generation. This sacrifice took place in 30 CE.
1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
In the above verse, John confirms that he was living with his contemporaries in the last days of the age. This was known to be 40 years at most (from 30 CE to 70 CE), not 2000 years.
1 Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of father creator through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
In the above verse, Peter was reminding his contemporary disciples that they had reached the time of accomplishment of salvation revealed in the last days. This reminder alludes to the resurrection and change mentioned by Paul at the last trumpet, in the twinkle of an eye at Yahusha the christ's imminent return. These men have seen and have experienced that change in their own human life as Paul described it.
Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
James 5:8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Again in the verses above, the congregations were encouraged and reminded that Christ's return was near.
Luke 21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
In the above verses, Yahusha the christ was prophetising his imminent return by giving instructions to his contemporary disciples to pay attention to the prophetised events and to look to the sky because their redemption would be accomplished at that moment.
Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of Father Creator is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In saying that time was fulfilled and that the kingdom of heaven is near, Yahusha the christ confirmed that all these prophecies would be fulfilled in only a few years. This included his advent and the establishment of the kingdom of heaven on the new earth.
Mark 13:30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.
Matthew 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Yahusha the christ was confirming in the above verses again the imminence of his return which would take place during his contemporary generation and not 2000 years later.
1Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
2Thessalonians 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Yahusha Christ, and our gathering together unto him;
2thessalonians 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Yahusha shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
How could it be clearer? In the above verses, Paul was confirming that the contemporary disciples could be alive at Christ's return since he was revealing to them that they would not all die but some would still be alive at Christ's return when they would be changed from mortal to immortal in an instant, in a twinkle of an eye.
John 21:22 Yahusha saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
The above verse mentions that John would still be alive at the return of Yahusha the christ. This question raised by the disciples was confirming that this possibility was real and again, it confirms Yahusha's return during the life of his contemporaries. Many modern readers could ask how John would be kept alive until Christ's return almost 2000 years later?
Luke 21:34 But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:
In the above verse, Yahusha the christ is warning his contemporary disciples to be careful because that day of his return would happen during their lives.
Luke 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of the Father Creator should immediately appear.
The above verse proves again irrefutably that the disciples did receive the correct information and that they were awaiting Yahusha the christ's return during their own lives to establish the kingdom. They did not know the day nor the hour so they could believe it could ocur during this visit in Jerusalem and so be sooner in their own life.
Matthew 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.
In the above verse, Yahusha the christ was warning his disciples that they would be persecuted and even killed for his name's sake. That did occur since most apostles were killed except John. This proves again that Christ's prophecies concerned his disciples in his time although disciples are killed since that time till these days.
The following verses confirm again that the disciples knew that Christ's coming was very soon. Evidently, the end or destruction of all things did not occur since Christ the heir of all things would be left with nothing.
Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things (3956 pas = all) is at hand (1448 eggizo = near): be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1Corinthians 7:29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
How many human doctrines have been established from one or two verses? Can christ's return in 70 CE be denied from so many verses and so many witnesses?
In summary, what information do we obtain from all these verses?
1) several times, the disciples were reminded that Christ's return was imminent and was coming during their own lives. According to the dates of writing of each book of the new testament, this imminence would vary. The date of the book of Revelation which uses the word shortly could be closer to 70 CE.
2) Christ's contemporary generation would not pass before Christ's return. There were 40 years after this prophecy (30 CE-70 CE), the duration of a generation.
3) men who had participated in Yahusha's death by piercing him were still alive and saw his return on the clouds
4) Paul explained to his contemporaries that he would be taken up in the air to meet Christ on the clouds during their own lives.
5) the disciples were encouraged to remain vigilant in order to not be surprised by Christ's return in their own lives
6) these prophecies concerned the destruction of the temple and this destruction is known historically to be in 70 CE
7) salvation (the resurrection or change) was prophetised for the last days and more precisely at Christ's return during his contemporary generation
8) Christ's sacrifice was prophetised for the last days and his sacrifice was accomplished in 30 CE
9) Daniel's prophecies concerned the end of the age and Christ did confirm the accomplishment of Daniel's propheties with the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem.
10) Yahusha the Christ's imminent return for his contemporary disciples is irrefutable from these numerous verses
11) these verses constitute the proof that Christ's generation of 40 years (30-70CE) corresponded to the last days and the end of the age
12) Christ's return did indeed already occur in 70 CE because those last days cannot be extended from 30 CE to today, without rejecting the imminence of his return revealed by Yahusha the christ's words of truth.
The words of truth of Yahusha the christ cannot be refuted even if we cannot actually see the kingdom with our own physical eyes or for any other reasons. Admitting that these verses reveal the truth of christ's past return in 70 CE in the first century, we must also review our understanding of the futurist prophecies that we had accepted and adopted because most if not all these prophecies have been already accomplished.
We know that Satan has deceived the whole world according to Revelation 12:9. Notwithstanding the religious corporations' objection, one must admit the possibility that this satanic deceit is ongoing today. Because of the importance of his past return, one must admit that it would according to Father Creator's will that the world saw it but did not correctly perceive his return. Although we cannot explain this ignorance of such an event, the above verses are irrefutable. Christ has already returned and he is here in an invisible spiritual form in the altruistic behaviour of converted men.
For most of the biblical students, the teaching of Christ futurist return is universal and undeniable. That is understood because most scriptures are futurist, being all writen before Christ's return. We can now recognize the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance due to a systemic brain washing. The deprogramming will be difficult if not impossible without the intervening of our Creator Father. At this point, the readers and students may decide to accept Christ's words of truth and continue to seek first our Creator Father's kingdom in themselves and be open for revelations for more truth. They may also continue in their old beliefs and return to their religious corporations.
The major objection to Christ's return in 70 CE is the apparent absence of this kingdom on earth. The teachings and interpretations from religious corporations unanimously impose that the kingdom must be visible and apparent to all human beings. So the vast majority of so-called Christians and pagan nations reject the past advent of the kingdom of heaven on earth because it is indistinguishable and invisible or hidden. But in the following verses, it is exactly what Yahusha the Christ said that the kingdom is invisible. We should believe him.
John 18:36 yahusha answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of Creator Father is within you.
1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of Creator Father; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
John 3:3 Yahusha answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of Creator Father.
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of Creator Father is not in word, but in power.
Mark 11:10 Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, the kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.
Explanations or proofs of the accomplishment of the prophecies will not be examined here but the impact is great. As a temporary immediate explanation, it is proposed that this kingdom of christ is simply invisible to the physical eyes and that the new earth is actually a parallel world invisible to creatures of flesh and blood. That should be easy to believe for many who believed in going to heaven which is also a parallel world. Why not a parallel new earth where we go after leaving this temple of flesh and blood? This is a revelation that comes from the past return of Yahusha the christ who has accomplished all the prophecies and promises as the following example.
Yahusha the christ has overcome death and has removed the sin of the world.
John 1:29 The day after, John sees Yahusha coming to him and says, See, here is the Lamb of Father Creator who takes away the sin of the world!
Revelation 21:4 And Father Creator shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
This shows that we do not die but we move from this mortal flesh to an immortal body in a twinkling of an eye without losing consciousness. At the last breath of this body of flesh and blood, our temporary temple, we come out of this body and rise to enter the kingdom of Father Creator, a place, a state of joy, of peace and love that we cannot imagine.
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which Father Creator hath prepared for them that love him.
Therefore, our seeking the kingdom and its righteousness remains our first priority as we live according to the kingdom's laws which manifest its righteousness here and now. For example, our manifesting of the kingdom would be to live as a true ecclesia (assembly) of Yahusha the christ in a community in respect of our fellow man and of nature as a prelude to the kingdom at its fulness.
