TLDR;
This video addresses the "fatal flaw" in preterism, the belief that most or all prophecies were fulfilled by 70 AD with the destruction of Jerusalem. It contrasts partial and full preterism, arguing that full preterism is heresy and partial preterism is a dangerous path. The video uses the biblical two-age model to refute preterist interpretations of the Olivet Discourse, asserting that the signs of Jesus' return and the end of the age are still future events.
- Full preterism is considered heresy, while partial preterism is a dangerous path.
- The two-age model is used to refute preterist interpretations.
- The Olivet Discourse refers to future events, including the return of Jesus.
Introduction to Predestination and its Flaws [0:05]
The video introduces the topic of preterism, a perspective that claims many prophecies were fulfilled in 70 AD with the fall of Jerusalem. It distinguishes between partial preterism, which still anticipates a future return of Jesus, and full preterism, which asserts that Jesus has already returned and the resurrection is spiritual. The speaker argues that full preterism is heresy, while partial preterism is a dangerous path toward it, and aims to debunk the idea that the Olivet Discourse is solely about the events of 70 AD.
The Biblical Two-Age Model [3:25]
The video explains the biblical two-age model, which posits that humanity currently lives in an age of sin, death, and corruption, but looks forward to an age of redemption, resurrection, and eternal life. These two ages are separated by the Day of the Lord, which is synonymous with the return of Jesus. Premillennialism, a New Testament understanding of this model, divides the current age into two segments: the present and the last days, which serve as a transition to the age to come. The millennium, following Jesus' return, is seen as a transition into the eternal state of perfection.
Biblical Examples of the Two-Age Model [7:01]
The video uses several scriptures to support the two-age model. Matthew 12:32 speaks of forgiveness in "this age or in the age to come," while Luke 20:33-36 contrasts "this age" where people marry with "that age" of the resurrection where they do not. Mark 10:29-30 contrasts giving up things "in this age" with inheriting eternal life "in the age to come." Matthew 13:47-50 describes the end of "this age" when the wicked are separated from the righteous. Galatians 1:3-5 refers to being rescued from "this present evil age." These scriptures collectively demonstrate that the current age is distinct from the future age of resurrection and eternal life.
Refuting Preterist Claims [12:14]
The video refutes the preterist claim that the current age ended in 70 AD, asserting that this idea is biblically indefensible. It criticizes the use of phrases like "the end of the Jewish age" or "the end of the Old Covenant age," which are not found in scripture. The speaker emphasizes that we are still in an age of persecution, sin, death, and sickness, awaiting the Day of the Lord and the age of redemption.
The Olivet Discourse and Prophetic Patterns [15:21]
The video addresses the preterist interpretation of the Olivet Discourse, which claims it refers to the events of 70 AD. It highlights Matthew 24:1-3, where the disciples ask about the timing of the temple's destruction and the sign of Jesus' coming and the end of the age. The speaker argues that the early church fathers viewed the Olivet Discourse as referring to the end of the age. The similarities between the events of 70 AD and the Olivet Discourse are explained as patterns of prophetic fulfillment, similar to the cycles of blessings and curses in Israel's history.
Conclusion: Standing Firm in Biblical Truth [19:09]
In conclusion, the video encourages viewers to stand firm in their belief that the events described in the Olivet Discourse, including the great tribulation and Jesus' return, are yet to come. It references Acts 1, where the angels promise that Jesus will return in the same visible, bodily, and physical manner as he ascended. The speaker urges viewers not to be deceived or bullied into abandoning the clear teachings of scripture regarding the two-age model and the future return of Jesus.
