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The danger of Dominionists is that they think that they can rule and reign on the earth; making the world "ready" for Christ's appearance by somehow taking over a world that God Himself has allowed Satan to usurp to ultimately accomplish His purposes.
They enjoy taking verses such as Joel 2:30-31 and verses in Revelation on a countless multitude chapter 7 verse 9 and think that despite verses to the contrary on many falling away from the faith in the last days that any "revival" must be from God. Satan Himself according to the book of Jude must be properly addressed; even Michael had to show deference to the Lord when he rebuked him ( Jude 1:9). The obvious conclusion to this situation is that we should never apply a meaning to a specific passage that clearly contradicts the rest of scripture as a whole. The same problem exists for Preterists who use verses that seem to clearly indicate the Transfiguration ( Matthew 17) and somehow seem to think it can be proven that Christ physically returned in AD 70. Doctrinally speaking as I have alluded to in my earlier statements; if we for instance dogmatically state that God is finished with the nation of Israel as a whole and attribute all passages as symbolic or a description of the church today we get ourselves into trouble.
There is also the proper application of cross references. Jesus; for example laid out two concepts (loving God and your neighbor) as the SUM of the law (see Matthew 22:36-40). However; the law itself was superceded as it were with grace. That meant more STRINGENT applications as were brought up with the subject of thoughts related to adultery and hatred also brought up by Christ. (see Matthew 5:17-30). The concept of covenants in scripture is equally valid; as I see it with dispensations as there are multiple covenants (some for Israel; and the only one for the church being the New Covenant). Even that won't be totally fulfilled until the Millennium.
Good Afternoon Richard. I agree with what you said concerning the Dominionist and preterist viewpoints.
Although I think that Jesus was speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 specifically, I do think that He was also speaking of what will come in the end of times. So, He was giving a double prophecy, as far as I can tell.
As far as dominionistic views, I don't think we can ever "prepare the world for Christ's return by taking back dominion of the earth from Satan" (as some hold to). But I do think that we should be on guard against Satan and his works, using offense and defensive measures to sand against Him and the wickedness he brings to mankind and individuals.
That being said, I agree that we should interpret and apply Scriptures in context and according to the genre of writing that a statement is contained within, not just for prophecy, but for all matters of doctrine and faith.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this. They are helpful and appreciated.
The danger of Dominionists is that they think that they can rule and reign on the earth; making the world "ready" for Christ's appearance by somehow taking over a world that God Himself has allowed Satan to usurp to ultimately accomplish His purposes.
They enjoy taking verses such as Joel 2:30-31 and verses in Revelation on a countless multitude chapter 7 verse 9 and think that despite verses to the contrary on many falling away from the faith in the last days that any "revival" must be from God. Satan Himself according to the book of Jude must be properly addressed; even Michael had to show deference to the Lord when he rebuked him ( Jude 1:9). The obvious conclusion to this situation is that we should never apply a meaning to a specific passage that clearly contradicts the rest of scripture as a whole. The same problem exists for Preterists who use verses that seem to clearly indicate the Transfiguration ( Matthew 17) and somehow seem to think it can be proven that Christ physically returned in AD 70. Doctrinally speaking as I have alluded to in my earlier statements; if we for instance dogmatically state that God is finished with the nation of Israel as a whole and attribute all passages as symbolic or a description of the church today we get ourselves into trouble.
There is also the proper application of cross references. Jesus; for example laid out two concepts (loving God and your neighbor) as the SUM of the law (see Matthew 22:36-40). However; the law itself was superceded as it were with grace. That meant more STRINGENT applications as were brought up with the subject of thoughts related to adultery and hatred also brought up by Christ. (see Matthew 5:17-30). The concept of covenants in scripture is equally valid; as I see it with dispensations as there are multiple covenants (some for Israel; and the only one for the church being the New Covenant). Even that won't be totally fulfilled until the Millennium.
Although I think that Jesus was speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 specifically, I do think that He was also speaking of what will come in the end of times. So, He was giving a double prophecy, as far as I can tell.
As far as dominionistic views, I don't think we can ever "prepare the world for Christ's return by taking back dominion of the earth from Satan" (as some hold to). But I do think that we should be on guard against Satan and his works, using offense and defensive measures to sand against Him and the wickedness he brings to mankind and individuals.
That being said, I agree that we should interpret and apply Scriptures in context and according to the genre of writing that a statement is contained within, not just for prophecy, but for all matters of doctrine and faith.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this. They are helpful and appreciated.
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