Was 1948 the Regathering of Israel in Bible Prophecy?

[Rev20]

Of course God is concerned with Israel. For Jesus returns to reign over the nations for 1000 years on earth from Israel in the 3rd Temple.

There is not one verse in the New Testament that states that Christ will ever step foot on the earth again. His throne is in heaven, where it will be for ever.

 

[random person]

There is not one verse in the New Testament that states that Christ will ever step foot on the earth again. His throne is in heaven, where it will be for ever.

A resounding AMEN.

Futurists and premillennialists only read into Revelation 20:4-6 that it is referring to earth when in reality there is no mention of earth, the throne of David, neither Jerusalem.

And added to that fact, there are martyrs of the Great Tribulation who were beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and the Gospel.

The scene obviously occurs in Heaven read Colossians 1:13:

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

 

[crosssaved]

There is not one verse in the New Testament that states that Christ will ever step foot on the earth again. His throne is in heaven, where it will be for ever.

There are lots of verses that say Jesus will return to step on earth.

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

"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" (rev. 1.7, cf. Zech. 14.4).

"And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints" (Jude 14,15). You have no faith that He can and will do this.

The regeneration of earth will take place during the millennial kingdom. "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" that are on earth (Matt. 19.28).

"And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father" (Rev. 2.26,27).

 

[random person]

There are lots of verses that say Jesus will return to step on earth.

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

"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" (rev. 1.7, cf. Zech. 14.4).

Read Isaiah 19:1 & more importantly Psalm 97:2 which speaks about clouds being associated with judgment upon nations. Did Yahweh literally surf a cloud into Egypt for all ancient Egyptians to behold, of course not, he overthrew them using the Babylonians.

But the Psalms passage is even stronger, that clouds surround God and represents righteousness and justice.

Furthermore, that passage in Revelation 1:7, the Greek word used for the expression "will see" is "horaó". It does not mean to literally see with one's eye but to discern in one's heart. The Jews in A.D. Jerusalem will recognize and discern the Judgment of God upon their nation. God's justice.


The Greek word "horaó" is metaphorical and it occurs 684 TIMES in the New Testament!

Strong's Concordance

horaó: to see, perceive, attend to
Original Word: ὁράω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: horaó
Phonetic Spelling: (hor-ah'-o)
Short Definition: I see, look upon, experience
Definition: I see, look upon, experience, perceive, discern, beware.
HELPS Word-studies

3708 horáō – properly, see, often with metaphorical meaning: "to see with the mind" (i.e. spiritually see), i.e. perceive (with inward spiritual perception).

[The aorist form (eidon), is discussed at 1492 /eídō, "see." The future tense, and middle-passive form, are discussed under 3700 /optánomai, "see."]

Check Out This Link: Strong's Greek: 3708. ???? (horaó) -- to see, perceive, attend to

"And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints" (Jude 14,15). You have no faith that He can and will do this.

The Greek word used for "saints" in this passage is "hagios". It simply means "holy ones". See Deuteronomy 32:32 & Hebrews 12:22 for parallel passages. I believe (and many others) it is mistranslation and actually means "angels".

Strong's Concordance

hagios: sacred, holy
Original Word: ἅγιος, ία, ον
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hagios
Phonetic Spelling: (hag'-ee-os)
Short Definition: set apart, holy, sacred
Definition: set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred.
HELPS Word-studies

40 hágios – properly, different (unlike), other ("otherness"), holy; for the believer, 40 (hágios) means "likeness of nature with the Lord" because "different from the world."

The fundamental (core) meaning of 40 (hágios) is "different" – thus a temple in the 1st century was hagios ("holy") because different from other buildings (Wm. Barclay). In the NT, 40 /hágios ("holy") has the "technical" meaning "different from the world" because "like the Lord."

[40 (hágios) implies something "set apart" and therefore "different (distinguished/distinct)" – i.e. "other," because special to the Lord.]

Strong's Greek: 40. ????? (hagios) -- sacred, holy

 

[crosssaved]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

 

[random person]

There are lots of verses that say Jesus will return to step on earth.



The regeneration of earth will take place during the millennial kingdom. "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" that are on earth (Matt. 19.28).

Where does it saying anything about earth in this verse? Earth is never mentioned!

Read Revelation 3:21!

 

[crosssaved]

Where does it saying anything about earth in this verse? Earth is never mentioned!

Read Revelation 3:21!

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Recall Jesus was taken up from earth. He returns in like manner. You have no faith.

 

[Rev20]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Where does it say the Lord will step foot on the earth?

 

[crosssaved]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Was Jesus taken up from earth?

 

[random person]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Here is a comment by preterist, Randall Otto:

"While this verse [Acts 1:11] is generally cited to prove that the glorified Jesus will himself be personally visible at his second coming, it is in fact the case that the glorified Jesus cannot be seen by any man because his glorified person is veiled, hidden, and enveloped within the cloud of God’s presence…. Just as the disciples had not seen Christ going up to heaven, but rather the cloud which veiled him and his Divine Glory, so in the same manner, i.e., hidden within the cloud, he would return. It cannot be stated too strongly: the glorified Jesus himself will not be visible in his second coming for he was not visible in his ascension, but rather hidden." (ibid. 257-258)

 

[random person]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Recall Jesus was taken up from earth. He returns in like manner. You have no faith.

I have no faith?

 

[crosssaved]

Just as the disciples had not seen Christ going up to heaven

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Jesus spent 40 days with the Apostles then was taken up.

You can't see the Father, but you can see Jesus as the 3 Persons agreed the 2nd Person could be seen.

Paul saw Jesus after He was resurrected in fully physical form.

 

[random person]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Jesus spent 40 days with the Apostles then was taken up.

You can't see the Father, but you can see Jesus as the 3 Persons agreed the 2nd Person could be seen.

Paul saw Jesus after He was resurrected in fully physical form.

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Acts 1:9

But you keep overlooking this piece of the passage, tho.

 

[crosssaved]

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Acts 1:9
But you keep overlooking this piece of the passage, tho.

This occurred physically just as if you were standing before someone you know in like manner.

"And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight" (Acts 1.9). Where was He before He was taken up? Physically standing before the Apostles. Have you no faith Jesus spent 40 days with the Apostles after He died on the cross and was resurrected? God can do this.

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

 

[parousia70]

This occurred physically just as if you were standing before someone you know in like manner.

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Just exactly what does "in like manner" mean?
Exact in every detail?
Even you don't believe that.

Only the apostles saw Him go.
Will he return "in like manner"?

He left as a humble servant
Will He return "in like manner"?

His departure was NOT visible worldwide.
Is His return to be "in like manner"?

The text actually reads as follows:

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven"

He was to return in like manner as the apostles saw Him go "INTO HEAVEN", not "in like manner as they saw Him leave the ground".

How did Jesus go into Heaven?

Hidden from their eyes by a cloud (Acts 1:9)

 

[crosssaved]

Will He return "in like manner"?

Many have no faith to believe this, but the word of God is clear...

Jesus was physically standing before the Apostles. "Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

 

[parousia70]

So again I ask... Only the apostles saw Him go. His departure was NOT visible worldwide.

So You say His return will be "in like manner"?

 

[crosssaved]

So again I ask... Only the apostles saw Him go. His departure was NOT visible worldwide.

So You say His return will be "in like manner"?

Whether the whole world could see Him or not does not change the like manner physically taken up and returning.

After Jesus was physically standing before them and speaking to them, He was raised up. Can your Jesus do this?

"After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him" (Acts 1.9).

I automatically know if someone is not a Christian if they misread this verse so they are going to Hell.

 

[Rev20]

"Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1.11).

Was Jesus taken up from earth?

My question was, "Where does it say the Lord will step foot on the earth?"

I repeat: there is not one verse in the New Testament that states Christ will ever set foot on the earth again."

 

[random person]

Whether the whole world could see Him or not does not change the like manner physically taken up and returning.

After Jesus was physically standing before them and speaking to them, He was raised up. Can your Jesus do this?

"After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him" (Acts 1.9).

I automatically know if someone is not a Christian if they misread this verse so they are going to Hell.

A cloud received Jesus and hid him from their sight.

The Apostles stood there staring into the clouds. No visible Jesus anymore.

It most certainly suggests, the Parousia would also be of the same nature.

Cloudy skies maybe even clear skies, but no visible Jesus.

It is almost as if the angels were telling them to stop gaping into the heavens, that Jesus would return (the Parousia) like so too.

Let's not forget that his ascension occurred between Jesus and his apostles alone.

It wasn't like all of Jerusalem beheld the event, that tens, hundreds, or thousands were all there to witness the event.