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Post by Josh on Aug 19, 2016 16:16:46 GMT -8
Do others agree with me that these two verses, which mention ongoing future generations of humans, could be used to argue that, contrary to Schweitzer et al, the New Testament authors (or at least Paul, Luke, and Mary) didn't actually anticipate the end of the space-time universe within their generation?
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
Luke 1:47-49 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
And wouldn't this then inform how we interpret 1 Cor. 7:
29 What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30 those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep; 31 those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
Paul wouldn't then be saying, "from now on forever", but "from now on during this present crisis to the beginning of the new age" in giving his advice.
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