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by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:25 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

I am well aware of what modern English dictionaries say, that was exactly my point, the meaning has changed in general usage. It is pretty much the same thing that has happened to baptizo. I guess I wasted the effort on that post, eh? How far back do you consider for it to be accepted in "gene...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

I am well aware of what modern English dictionaries say, that was exactly my point, the meaning has changed in general usage. It is pretty much the same thing that has happened to baptizo. I guess I wasted the effort on that post, eh? How far back do you consider for it to be accepted in "gene...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

I am well aware of what modern English dictionaries say, that was exactly my point, the meaning has changed in general usage. It is pretty much the same thing that has happened to baptizo. I guess I wasted the effort on that post, eh? How far back do you consider for it to be accepted in "gene...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

I am well aware of what modern English dictionaries say, that was exactly my point, the meaning has changed in general usage. It is pretty much the same thing that has happened to baptizo. I guess I wasted the effort on that post, eh? How far back do you consider for it to be accepted in "gene...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

You have also used the term "apocalyptic language" in the past. You do realize that this is one case of the meaning of a word changing over time? In the strictest sense, apokalupsis translated revelation in English, and in more general usage as the borrowed word apocalypse, means disclosu...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: The Homestead
Topic: What book are you reading?
Replies: 89
Views: 11004

Re: What book are you reading?

"The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed", by John Allegro, one of the original translators of the scrolls. Originally written in 1956, it was updated and revised in 1981. While it is somewhat dated now, it is nevertheless a fascinating look at the finding, buying & selling and wo...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

Just a quick clarifier here, on my involvement in the discussions of Preterism. I was asked by the original poster, to express my views and questions, both from him and others followed. I believe I even asked him for permission to continue??? DrWoJo? Blessings to all of you as you "study to sho...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

Valerie: They cannot all be right- question is how dogmatic should ANYONE be about these things? Is it helpful to the witness of the Church at large? That's a good question. Many things people hold as dear as "sacred cows" are quite irrelevant to the daily work of trying to live a Christ-...
by gcdonner
Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

gcdonner: Mat 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. I was always taught that passages such as this referred to the "kingdom of God" coming in the form of the Holy Spirit in the Church. Also, Paul prefaced his statement about being...
by gcdonner
Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Prophecy-Poll
Replies: 173
Views: 6210

Re: Prophecy-Poll

I am not a 'teacher' teaching my own or a new doctrine, I'm affirming what has been taught GC- You don't know who Antipas is/was but the Church knew & stated he was a disciple of the Apostle John and Bishop of Pergamos- whoever Adam Clark is that you quoted wasn't there to know/understand who A...