Fw: The Gate!
Brian Dean bridean@worldnet.att.net
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 02:45:49 -0500 (00891351949, 19980331073634.AAA22785@briandea)
CREA
But in the parallel passage at Luke 21:5-28, we find that Jerusalem is
slated for destruction (verse 20) before the return of the Son of Man. This
would seem to correlate to the passage at Luke 19:41-44. However, this
cannot refer to the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE, since we are told
that the result of this will be TOTAL DESTRUCTION, so that "...not a single
stone will they leave in place...". Since the Wailing Wall is still intact,
there are obviously parts of Jerusalem where its stones are still left in
place, thus the prophecy is still unfulfilled. And don't forget those
nearly 2,000 year old Palestinians that are supposed to see the Son of Man
come in his glory as King before they die (Matthew 16:27-28 & Mark 8:31-9:1
& Luke 9:22-27). If all has been fulfilled, then you should be able to
produce these witnesses as well.
RON
The Wailing Wall was not a part of the Temple itself, though some
suggest that even this was re-constructed. By the way, there will be
those who have "died" an earthly death but live in Christ who will
witness His second coming. I don't know if thats what He meant. There
are places where He says they will be put to death, but not a hair of
their heads will perish. He already "came as King in His glory", as
revealed in the Transfiguration, Resurrection and Ascension. My
understanding of this is that Jesus told of the destruction of Jerusalem
and return of the Jews as requirements for His second coming. He also
made the point that He did not know the time of this (He limited Himself
at His incarnation) return (Matt 13:32), so why would he attempt to
predict it, even if He did believe it would be "soon"?
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