(June 18, 2014 at 8:07 pm)orangebox21 Wrote:(June 16, 2014 at 11:58 pm)Irrational Wrote: Context.Did the generation He was speaking to witness the things He was speaking of? (Matt 24:29-34)
No, which is exactly why his prediction was a failure.
Quote:(June 16, 2014 at 11:58 pm)Irrational Wrote: Because it makes sense in light of the explanation that Jesus believed the kingdom of God was imminent and that once it came, there would no longer be death.I don't fully understand what you mean. If you don't mind I'd like a little further explanation here.
Jesus preached that the kingdom of God was near, right? And once it came, do you think he believed any of his followers who were still alive then would have still tasted death even after the kingdom of God had come already? Isn't the whole kingdom of God thing about being immortal and no longer having to fear death?
