Originally posted by TheBear
The foundation of preterism is their use of the allegorical method of Bible interpretation. This basically means that they will spiritualize any piece of Scripture that does not fit within their belief system of preterism. There are many ways to dismiss Scripture. You could take a pair of scissors and simply cut out the verses you don't like or that don't fit within your belief system. Or, you can use the allegorical method to interpret the Bible. Both methods essentially do the same thing. The end result is the Word of God is nullified as literal Scripture is spiritualized and then dismissed.
John
Hello Bear,
This is a very good assessment. Most of the Bible isn't any longer needed, in their view. The fact is, that preterists have faith in very little, because they eliminate, explain away, or totally trash what we were told to believe in the scriptures. This is why I called it the "Doubting Thomas Theory". Believe it or not, I was trying to be polite when I made that statement.
I stayed away from this Forum for 2 days, so I could reflect on my true fealings about this. I will not apologize for what I still believe is the truth. I also didn't know if I would still be a member of this Forum when I returned. I wasn't trying to point fingers in this thread, but certain things must be approached and exposed. I see that I have not been BANNED yet, but, I am not finished yet either. I will not, and can not in truth, take a back seat to lies and deception. While I was away for those two days, I believe the Lord gave me another little clue. I will risk being BANNED if necessary, because I believe that if something is not done soon, this Forum will no longer even exist. This may even be the goal of the Preterists.
One thing is VERY CLEAR to me. After the arguing, and confusion they bring, in trying to convert all those who believe and have faith in what the Lord promised His church, there is really only one thing that they bring to the table. I can sum it up in a single word - DIVISION. That might not seam so bad, not on the outside anyway, but let me show you what the Lord revealed to me.
I will now go back to one of the verses I quoted in the first post of this thread. Let's re-visit Jude verse 19, and then I want to add another one,(verse 16).
Jude :19 - "These are the men who (divide) you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the spirit."
Jude :16 - "These men are grumblers and fault finders; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage."
Sound familiar?? Hello!! But that is not what the Lord revealed to me. I will now get to that. Let's take a closer look at this little word "division". It comes from the spirit of anti-christ. It is my humble opinion, that (some)
here, and I chose that word very carefully, are part of a CULT. There are wolves among us sheep. Now, that said, back to this division.
From the very beginning, the Lord commanded Adam to be fruitful and multiply. So beind fruitful would be to increase in number. Jesus also said that we could be recongnized by our fruit. Does that mean that we should act nice, NO. Does it mean that everyone will think we are wonderful, NO. It was all about advansing His Kingdom. What were we told to do with our talents?? Are we to squash everyone who doesn't believe like us, NO again. My friends, what is the opposite of multiplication?? You guessed it, the answer is division. Now I ask you another question, what is the purpose for Preterists to join this Forum, especially after they say that they don't believe that we are in the End Times?? They don't want you to believe it either. Be very careful my friends and loved ones. Satan is very deceiving and he is still roaming around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Notice that I said, "like a roaring lion"?? He is an imposter, and we will know him by his fruit, or lack of.
Now I realize, that some may consider this post very dis-tasteful, and take offense to it. I also realize that I may have just crossed the line and be "banned". So, I would just like to add one more thing before I go. It was a real joy talking and learning with most of you. I realize that my words weren't always nice, and we had some misunderstandings along the path on our journey. For that, I truely apologize, and hope you won't hold it against me, as I too, forgive ALL feelings that some held against me. If I no longer am welcome on this Forum after this post, I will look forward to meeting you all in heaven one day soon, and telling all of our war stories on the earth. Remember, we are soldiers in the Lords Army. Keep the faith. We should always press on, towards the higher goal, and help our brothers when they get weary, and pick them up when they fall. Maranatha