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Originally posted by DaveKerwin
every other thread has the word preterist in it, can you say overkill? Why I became a preterist, where preterists came from, when preterism started, why my uncle embraces it, why this guy that was my former roomate disregards it.
It seems like a whole bunch of jibba jabba that does no good. excuse me if I could not bare to spend 4 hours to read all the threads on it, it just seems silly to me.
why does it matter when the last days are?
Originally posted by franklin
Dave, have you ever considered visiting the creative writing section in this forum? Since you don't like hearing about preterism? Oh I thought the last days was something of the utmost of all importance to you futurist's? Talk about overkill!!
Originally posted by Didaskomenos
Dave, the only reason the preterists "flood a forum about spirituality and ethics" is because the moderators told them they had to talk about it there. They would rather talk in the eschatology forum, but the board owner decided that they can't.
I, too, have a problem with titles. However, the terms "futurist" and "preterist" can be simply descriptive. I'm sure you wouldn't have any problem with calling you a tall Christian (provided you're tall!), or a joyful Christian. If you believe Jesus is coming in the future, you can just as legitimately be called a "believes-that-Jesus-is-coming-in-the-future Christian." "Futurist" and "preterist" are not titles, but are useful in describing one aspect of your theology.
Originally posted by DaveKerwin
I see your point, but I prefer not to be grouped. Because if I did say I was a futurist, I would be a hypocrite for what I preach against, which is disunity. I THINK that Christ is still gonna come, but I am not sure of that, hence the no group thing. Just because a person is tall, doesn't mean you have to put them in a different category as short. The bottom line is this... I chose to be identified in Christ only. I cannot see any reason why this stance is wrong or illogical. I can, however, see possible reasons why grouping yourself outside of Christ alone can be wrong or illogical. So that is why my identity lies in Christ alone.
Originally posted by Didaskomenos
I, too, see your point. And THANK YOU THANK YOU for making a point of how you aren't sure of Christ's future return, not because I don't believe in it, but because every Christian needs to say on many issues, "I believe this. My current conviction is that. I will not stake my salvation on it, but I've got no reason to doubt it right now." However, the advantage of saying this can only be had if the next thing you say is, "...but show me why you disagree - perhaps I will learn something." If every Christian did this, even if we didn't agree on everything, we would be the very picture of Christian unity. Anything else is dishonest and prideful.
Originally posted by DaveKerwin
Alright! Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner! You are right on bro, keep up the good attitude!
Originally posted by Didaskomenos
I mean, come on! I've had 14 blessings forever! That's pitiful!
Originally posted by Didaskomenos
See, I knew these preterists were good Christian people!
Thanks, Parousia!
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