tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868485970485083896.post1946758672913153915..comments2024-01-17T12:06:55.939-05:00Comments on CaptainKudzu: Why Is This Happening?CaptainKudzuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427804578366986451noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868485970485083896.post-64036192072006936242009-03-16T13:53:00.000-04:002009-03-16T13:53:00.000-04:00David,I was impressed with your eschatological sav...David,<BR/><BR/>I was impressed with your eschatological savvy! I would agree with you that just because we don't view things with Rosenberg's "third lense," doesn't negate the fact that we have to be watchful and on guard in these matters. I was surprised, although very happy, that you came to an understanding to view biblical prophecy in light of the scriptures. Many today run to the newspapers to find corresponding evidence of prophetic fulfillments. <BR/><BR/>In bible school, this would be called having proper hermeneutics. Scripture interprets scripture. <BR/>Concerning the recent Russian invasion of Georgia, many are sound asleep as to what this means to the U.S. and the world at large. The church is certainly asleep! I would like for you to share a little more concerning the 'Twelfth Imam' and the 'Mahdi.'<BR/><BR/>You were absolutely correct when you spoke of Israel being God's chosen people and the national pride that this caused. However, they were not immune from God's judgment when they rebelled against his commandments and walked in sin. God has no respect of persons. I am afraid that America is treading on thin ice and in danger of God's judgments to an even greater degree because of the truth that we have received.<BR/><BR/>Back to "End-Time" prophecy specifically. There are six different "lenses" through which the book of Revelation can be viewed. The first is the 'preterist' or past approach. This approach views the book as past events already fulfilled in the history of the Roman empire or the first century of the church with Nero being the Antichrist. The second view, Historical approach, views events of the present age such as the early persecutions, the barbarian invasions, the Dark Ages, the French REvolution, Russian Revolution, WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam war. <BR/><BR/>Thirdly, the Topical or Cyclical approach, deals with no events at all. Rather, general visions which teach of no future specific events, but which assert over and over merely the lesson that eventually God will win over Satan in every sphere of life. The God over Satan lesson is repeated in cycles or chapters.<BR/><BR/>Then, there is the Allegorical or Mystical approach. This view also views no events at all. The book being merely a long allegory or picture story with hidden themes of philosophy and love disguised under the external less important words of the book. Next, we have the Liberal or Modernisitic approach. This view includes only human guesses of what would happen to Nero, Rome and the new religion as time went on.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, we have the 'futuristic' approach. This approach views events still in the future which will occur in the seven-year future tribulation period called Daniel's seventieth week. (Dan. 9:27) The rapture will occur, the antichrist will be revealed and he will become a world leader. God will pour out judgments upon the earth which will culminate in the destruction of Antichrist's armies at Armageddon at the Revelation of Jesus Christ at the end of the seven years. <BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, this is a fairly new view which was developed by John Darby around 1830(This was the "lens" under which I was raised. Based on your writings, you share the same lens.) It would take too much space to explain the first view or the "preterist view" in this writing. I plan to send you a booklet on the subject. I researched various views on eschatology while in my master's program for several years. I believe you would be thoroughly interested. Thank you for all of the insight you have provided. I will pass this blog along to others. Excellent job!<BR/><BR/>Matt CawthornAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03962653989950632806noreply@blogger.com