How Preterism Changes our Mindset
I would like to start a thread on a slightly different matter. Instead of preterists presenting proofs that the preterist view is correct, I would like us to ask What is next? If we embrace Preterism, how should it change our mindset and indeed our lives? And an even greater question, How can covenant eschatology change the mindset of the church?
I would like to present several areas for discussion, and all are welcome to add others. How can fulfilled eschatology change our minds concerning:
1. The presence of God
2. Satan
3. Kings and Priests (Could Preterism help restore the fact that we are both priests AND kings to the church? Could it change our mindset from those waiting for the reign of the Anti-Christ to one of those who reign upon the earth? And what does it mean to reign with Him? Dont you dare tell me it means that we get whatever we want or the prosperity gospel. Try the Colossians 1:16-17 viewpoint.)
4. Striving and Rest (Could fulfilled eschatology take us from a Pentecost mindset or a there but not yet view concerning the kingdom to a Feast of Tabernacles mindset or a viewpoint of current triumph and rest? Could it change our mindset from obtaining to having the kingdom?)
5.Maturity (According to Paul in I Corinthians 3:1-4 the difference between being mature and immature in the Lord is the difference between being carnal and spiritual. Could Preterism help the church grow up?)
Have fun.
Ozark
I would like to start a thread on a slightly different matter. Instead of preterists presenting proofs that the preterist view is correct, I would like us to ask What is next? If we embrace Preterism, how should it change our mindset and indeed our lives? And an even greater question, How can covenant eschatology change the mindset of the church?
I would like to present several areas for discussion, and all are welcome to add others. How can fulfilled eschatology change our minds concerning:
1. The presence of God
2. Satan
3. Kings and Priests (Could Preterism help restore the fact that we are both priests AND kings to the church? Could it change our mindset from those waiting for the reign of the Anti-Christ to one of those who reign upon the earth? And what does it mean to reign with Him? Dont you dare tell me it means that we get whatever we want or the prosperity gospel. Try the Colossians 1:16-17 viewpoint.)
4. Striving and Rest (Could fulfilled eschatology take us from a Pentecost mindset or a there but not yet view concerning the kingdom to a Feast of Tabernacles mindset or a viewpoint of current triumph and rest? Could it change our mindset from obtaining to having the kingdom?)
5.Maturity (According to Paul in I Corinthians 3:1-4 the difference between being mature and immature in the Lord is the difference between being carnal and spiritual. Could Preterism help the church grow up?)
Have fun.
Ozark