Would Christ come as lightning or as the bright light of the sun shining from the east to the west within the AD 30 – AD 70 “this generation” (Matt. 24:27-34)? Was Jesus predicting the end of the planet earth in Matt. 24:29 or the end of the Old Covenant world order and the casting down of apostate Jerusalem’s civil…
Mike Sullivan and William Bell continue their study of Matthew 24 – 25 discussing how the Great Commission of Matt. 24:14 was fulfilled by the end of the OC age in AD 70. Emphasis is also placed on how Jesus in Matt. 24:15 posits the end of the 70 weeks of Daniel 9:24-27 [“abomination that causes desolation until the end…
Since so many agree (not just Full Preterists) that one’s interpretation of Matthew 24-25 affects how they will see the rest of eschatology played out in the NT a crucial understanding of Jesus’ teaching here is crucial. Myself and William Bell tackle this alleged “difficult” passage that “scholars have disagreed on” with clarity and sound exegesis all the while demonstrating…
THE RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS: A Study of Acts 3– #1 Don K. Preston D. Div. As Peter and John entered the Temple area the crippled man implored them for alms (Acts 3). Unable to give that, they gave him a far greater gift, his health. The excitement generated by this miracle gave rise to one of the most stirring…
Sam Frost continues to try and convince people that he is some kind of eschatological expert in refuting Full Preterism and yet as this show demonstrates (and articles here on this site) he cannot deal with the basic fundamental Full Preterist exegetical arguments of Matt. 16:27-28 let alone how John Calvin and the Reformed Church understands such passages as Matt.…
Exposing and Refuting Sam’s Sloppy “Exegesis” of Matthew 16:27-28 Part 2: Cherry-Picking John Calvin & “Verily I Say Unto You” By Michael J. Sullivan In part one of this refutation we examined Sam Frost’s inability to even cite or mention let alone interact at all with passages that reformed theologians (along with Full Preterists) consider parallel passages or same time…
One of the best shows we have had so far – you don’t want to miss it! We began to study the first of what theologians have called “The Big Three” (Matt. 10:22-23; 16:27-28; 24:34). Listen and pass it along to your friends.
Exposing Sam Frost’s Sloppy “Exegesis” of Matthew 16:27-28 Part 1 – The Use of Similar Identical or Parallel Language Within Matthew and the NT Michael J. Sullivan Introduction Partial Preterist Sam Frost has attempted to deal with one passage of what theologians have termed as “the big three” (Matt. 10:17-23; Matt. 16:27-28; Matt. 24:27-34) which addresses the question, “Did Jesus…
Does the orthodox view of Partial Preterism in interpreting Matthew 16:27-28; 24:30–25:31-46 help interpret Revelation 20:5-15? How does the classic orthodox Amillennial view interpret Revelation 1-19, 21-22 in light of Revelation 20:5-15? How does the classic Amillennial view interpret Matt. 16:27 and 24:30–25:31-46 in light of Revelation 20:5-15? Where does Full Preterism fall within these two orthodox views? Should Full…
If we compare the elements and motifs found in Revelation 20 with the rest of Revelation and that of the NT, do we see a literal end of time fulfillment or one to take place imminently in John’s day toward the end of the Old Covenant age in AD 70?
An Exposition of 1 Corinthians 15 Part 2: Christ the Firstfruits Out From Among The Dead Ones By Michael J. Sullivan We are continuing our study through 1 Corinthians 15 in examining the time frame and nature of the resurrection in this chapter. In part 1 we made two important observations. First, in Paul using the modus tollens or reduction…
Seven Brief Points Which Prove The Full Preterist View of the Millennium of Revelation 20 is Exegetical and Orthodox By: Michael J. Sullivan 1) Reformed Partial Preterist author Kenneth Gentry in his writings informs us that the book of Revelation is about things which were in the past, present, and things which were “about to be” fulfilled in John’s day…
Tonight William Bell and myself went through the resurrection of 1 Corinthians 15 proving it was fulfilled in AD 70. William also refuted Ed Stevens view that 1 Cor. 15 is allegedly teaching an individual resurrection at dead view – post AD 70.
An Exegesis of the Resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15 Part 1: If the Dead Are Not Rising… By: Michael J. Sullivan Copyright Michael J. Sullivan 2012 It is commonly asserted that the resurrection of the dead deniers at Corinth did not affirm that Christ rose from the dead or that those whom had died in Christ were going to rise…
No one can deny that Full Preterism is the organic development (“Reformed and always reforming”) of the reformed orthodox church as it pertains to the time and nature of fulfillment for the judgment and resurrection of Dan. 12:1-4, 7, 13/Matt. 13:39-43 to take place. These texts would be fulfilled at the end of the “last days” or “end of the…
Joel McDurmon on Matthew 5:17-18- #2 What Does “Fulfill” Mean? Don K. Preston D. Div. www.eschatology.org In my debate with Joel McDurmon, of American Vision, which was held in Ardmore, Ok. July 19-21, 2012, I repeatedly appealed to Jesus’ emphatic words in Matthew 5:17-18. The Lord said that not one jot or one tittle of Torah– the Law of Moses–…
I was disappointed that at the Criswell conference on the millennium of Revelation 20 that Kenneth Gentry did not address the texts and argument/main point to my public question. My question was that since he now believes the resurrection of Daniel 12:2 was fulfilled spiritually, covenantally and corporately in AD 70, he now needs to address HOW (not shouting) the…
If it is “orthodox” to believe the following: 1) The resurrection and glorification of the Church in Daniel 12:2-3 happened in AD 70 – corporately, covenantally and Daniel was raised out of Abraham’s Bosom or Hades into God’s presence at that time and according to Revelation 20 (Partial Preterism). 2) The end of the age in Matthew 13:39-43 and Matthew…
G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson’s “Thorny Problem” In Matthew 24-25/1Thessalonians 4:15—5:11 By Michael J. Sullivan My proposition in this article is to prove that Beale and Carson’s “thorny problem” concerning their contradictory teachings and or associations in their writings of Matthew 24:30-31/1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 over the years is solved with the Full Preterist interpretation of these passages. D.A Carson wrote…
My Review/Paper on the Oct. 12, 2012 Criswell Bible College Conference on the Millennium The “Already” and Imminent AD 70 “Not Yet” of the Resurrection in Revelation 20 By: Michael J. Sullivan Introduction: I had the privilege of attending Criswell College’s 2012 conference on the Millennium in which the following speakers were present to present their views on the millennium: …
Joel McDurmon on Matthew 5:17-18- #1 When Was “All” Fulfilled? Don K. Preston D. Div. In my recent formal debate with Joel McDurmon, July 19-21, in Ardmore, Ok., I argued from the explicit words of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-18 that until every jot and tittle of the law was fulfilled, that none of it would pass. (DVDs and MP3s of…
My response to Joel McDurmon and American Vision’s letter about Don Preston’s presence at Criswell’s Millennial Conference (see here: American Vision’s Letter to Criswell) 1) A Partial Preterist was invited – Kenneth Gentry, and yet McDurmon complains that a Partial Preterist needed to be there? a. Gentry claimed the “last days” in the NT was a period of time from…
The 1000 years expires before the GWT judgment (Rev 20). The GWT judgment had to occur before “some standing there had died” (Matthew 16:27-28).So what was the thousand years? If we compare Revelation to the writings of Peter we will find that they are about the same event. 1 Peter 1:1 church in asia Rev 1:4 church in asia 1…
THE UNVEILING OF JESUS REVELATION 8-12 A Layman and Scholar’s Guide to Interpreting The Book of Revelation By: Michael J. Sullivan Copyright 2008-04-08 Revelation 8 – 11 We now embark upon the third vision. In chapter eight we are informed that the opening of the seventh seal involves the judgment described here…