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This thread is for sharing examples of Near/Far fulfilment of prophecy. It is commonly known as ‘Dual’ or ‘Double’ fulfilment but such terms suggest prophecy might be re-enacted exactly. That is not what is meant. Near/Far prophecy happens when a prediction takes place sometime after the announcement then a fulfilment happens again, usually expanding on the former fulfilment or including an aspect that is still waiting. In both cases the fulfilments are clearly recognisable to the era concerned, except that in the near case the tone is literal and the far appears exaggerated. In actual fact, the far portion of the prophecy is metaphorical with the first event, but it is literal in the second fulfilment.
Why is it important to understand this? Well, when we realise that prophecy can be graduated over more than one event it satisfies the prophetic description without forcing us to choose between the extremes of Futurism and Preterism. There are many examples of Near/Far prophecy in the Bible. Let’s have a look at a few of them.
Why is it important to understand this? Well, when we realise that prophecy can be graduated over more than one event it satisfies the prophetic description without forcing us to choose between the extremes of Futurism and Preterism. There are many examples of Near/Far prophecy in the Bible. Let’s have a look at a few of them.
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