I've read almost every version/translation of the Wars of the Judeans, including the Slavonic. This is by far the most descriptive, and also my favorite. It is the only translation that says that Nero was killed by fire from the Lord, while hunting in the country. I've uploaded the 1706 and 1567 translations.
The Wonderful and Most Deplorable History of the Later Times of the Jews
(James Howell's edition of Peter Morwen's translation of Abraham ben David's abstract of Joseph Ben Gorion's Yosippon)
https://archive.org/details/wonderful-most-deplorable
The Wonderful and Most Deplorable History of the Later Times of the Jews
(James Howell's edition of Peter Morwen's translation of Abraham ben David's abstract of Joseph Ben Gorion's Yosippon)
https://archive.org/details/wonderful-most-deplorable
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Not only does the Bible back the full Preterist view, but so does recorded history.
"Elements"
Greek: Stoikion
In context "stoikion" never refers to the physical world or the elements on the periodic table, but always denotes the elementary principles of the Old Covenant.
Greek: Stoikion
In context "stoikion" never refers to the physical world or the elements on the periodic table, but always denotes the elementary principles of the Old Covenant.
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When speaking to his disciples, Jesus said that some of them would not die before his return, and that those who had died under the law would be judged (the resurrection of Daniel 12) according to their works.
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
(Matthew 16:27 - 28)
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man ACCORDING TO THEIR WORKS. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:13-13)
We are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, not of works. "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ."
Hell, Hades, Sheol... was a holding place for those who had died under the law, without a redeemer; those who were to be judged according to their works.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:54 - 57
Death and hell were defeated at the cross.
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
(Matthew 16:27 - 28)
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man ACCORDING TO THEIR WORKS. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:13-13)
We are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, not of works. "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ."
Hell, Hades, Sheol... was a holding place for those who had died under the law, without a redeemer; those who were to be judged according to their works.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:54 - 57
Death and hell were defeated at the cross.
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Did you know that the word "antichrist" was used only five times by the apostle John in the New Testament, and never refers to one particular individual? John states that antichrist is "already in the world."
• 1 John 2:18 (KJV) “ye have heard that antichrist shall come.”
• 1 John 2:18 (KJV) ” even now are there many antichrists.“
• 1 John 2:22 (KJV) “He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.”
• 1 John 4:3 (KJV) ” this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
• 2 John 1:7 (KJV) “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”
Who was the man of sin? He was a man of “lawlessness” who has no regard for God’s laws (born without the law, a Gentile). This “man of sin” was a “son of perdition” that was born for destruction.
Can you think of a first century ruler who fits this description?
• 1 John 2:18 (KJV) “ye have heard that antichrist shall come.”
• 1 John 2:18 (KJV) ” even now are there many antichrists.“
• 1 John 2:22 (KJV) “He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.”
• 1 John 4:3 (KJV) ” this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
• 2 John 1:7 (KJV) “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”
Who was the man of sin? He was a man of “lawlessness” who has no regard for God’s laws (born without the law, a Gentile). This “man of sin” was a “son of perdition” that was born for destruction.
Can you think of a first century ruler who fits this description?
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. For these be the days of vengeance, that ALL THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN MAY BE FULFILLED.
Luke 21:20 - 22
then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:
Matthew 24:16
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
Revelation 18:4 - 5
Luke 21:20 - 22
then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:
Matthew 24:16
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
Revelation 18:4 - 5
“For behold, the Lord will come in fire and His chariots like the whirlwind, to render His anger with fury, and His rebuke with flames of fire.” Isaiah 66:15
“This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7
"And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer."
Revelation 6:2
"And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean."
Revelation 19:11, 14
Be sure and read those historic accounts. Fascinating stuff.
“This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7
"And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer."
Revelation 6:2
"And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean."
Revelation 19:11, 14
Be sure and read those historic accounts. Fascinating stuff.
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