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Just because every generation had people that THOUHT it was applicable to there generation doesn't mean is not applicable to a certain one. That would be faulty logic.
You are, of course, correct and there will be a specific, final generation, and End Time of the world. But, I think we are intended to look beyond the date/season; ... to the reason why the Lord gave non-specific, 'generic signs' that would equally lead every individual of every generation to think/believe that theirs COULD BE the final generation.
As you have stated (and I, likewise, believe), it certainly appears that ours could be the 'final generation.' But, whether it is or is not, should our response be any different? This is consistent with many teachings and parables throughout scripture (eg; foolish virgins, etc).
You are, of course, correct and there will be a specific, final generation, and End Time of the world. But, I think we are intended to look beyond the date/season; ... to the reason why the Lord gave non-specific, 'generic signs' that would equally lead every individual of every generation to think/believe that theirs COULD BE the final generation.
Just because every generation had people that THOUHT it was applicable to there generation doesn't mean is not applicable to a certain one. That would be faulty logic.
Well, again, how long exactly is a Biblical generation? How would we know when it has passed? In the Exodus it was forty years for that generation to die off. In Matthew it was 40 years until the Romans razed Jerusalem. Seems to be 40 years. 2014 minus 1948 = 66 years.
Well, again, how long exactly is a Biblical generation? How would we know when it has passed? In the Exodus it was forty years for that generation to die off. In Matthew it was 40 years until the Romans razed Jerusalem. Seems to be 40 years. 2014 minus 1948 = 66 years.
Thrillobyte, depends on what you can see. If you see the Word of God from an earthly perspective then to you it will seem that the generation has passed.
in a way it does apply to every generation. if we aspire / strive for the high prize of the calling of God, that is, to be overcomers who are resurrected in the second coming of Jesus, then it applies. Recall the Bible says that the overcomers who passed in life before Jesus returned would be called back to life. Then the living overcomers will join them and meet Jesus to return back to earth to the Kingdom of God.
Well, again, how long exactly is a Biblical generation? How would we know when it has passed? In the Exodus it was forty years for that generation to die off. In Matthew it was 40 years until the Romans razed Jerusalem. Seems to be 40 years. 2014 minus 1948 = 66 years.
Nope:
KJV Genesis 7:1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
A generation was a LOT longer in Noah's day.
ASV Exodus 1:6 And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.
More than 40 years
ASV Judges 2:10 And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, that knew not Jehovah, nor yet the work which he had wrought for Israel.
Unknown length as it comprised all their lives.
KJV Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
I guess we all have different ideas (visions) of what should go down in the last days.
Me, I like that the gospel of grace is being preaced (read: Paul's gospel - all grace and His righteousness, not our own by the law), and Kingdom principles...overcomers realizing their identity in Christ.
Why wait for a beam me up moment when there's land to take and His children to awaken to the Truth?
Thrillobyte, depends on what you can see. If you see the Word of God from an earthly perspective then to you it will seem that the generation has passed.
Please explain what other perspective exists, how its different, and how you know what that perspective calculates is the length of a generation.
Please explain what other perspective exists, how its different, and how you know what that perspective calculates is the length of a generation.
Hi Amaznjohn, the other perspective is the Spiritual perspective. Jesus spoke in parables or parabolically (if you will). This means he spoke earthly things to teach spiritual things. A "Generation" in the context in which it is stated would, from a Spirtual standpoint, be talking about the exhibition of the nature described in that context. Not about the earthly context or geneology.
I suppose my question is, "How long does the Bible say a generation is?" 40 years, right?
More like 30...
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