we don't need to wait for the Second Coming

This is a follow-up to my preterism post. The reason why we don't need to wait???? HE

CAME BACK ALREADY!!!! When jerusalem was destroyed by the roman army in 70 AD,

that was the end of the Old Covenant and the whole MosaicLaw and sacrificial system. Jesus

brought in the New Covenant, where we ALL can come to God, through Jesus as our ulti-

mate sacrifice once for all. He is here, right now, in all who trust and believe in Him as Lord

and Savior. The Bible was written to specific groups of people, especially the New Test-

ament. Paul, Peter, John as well as the Gospel authors identify who they are writing to in the

opening paragraph of their letters. The christians of the 1st century were the direct

audience of the NT writers, with the goal being to strengthen support and encourage

them in their faith and in realizing Jesus was coming again SOON..... to demonstrate to

them His absolute authority and truth of being Lord and Savior as He had proclaimed.

The Bible was not written *to us*, it was written *for us*. Everything prophesied in

the Bible has been fulfilled including the Great Commission!!!! A key to knowing how

this is so resides in understanding language style and genre. A major part of OT writings

is poetic as well as apocalyptic and symbolic. It is also covenantal language, speaking

more locally about the Israelites as Gods people and their land as opposed to universally

dealing with the whole world. One prime example, is Noah's flood. It was localized to the

area which Noah and the Israelites inhabited as opposed to being a global flood. A

look at archaeology, geology and the existence of various animal groups are evidence to

show this was the case. Tim Martin has done extensive research on this, google him

to read more conclusive details if your interest is sparked.

I will add more soon, just wanted to lay a few foundations here as to the fact we don't

need to wait for Jesus or a rapture...... He is here NOW wanting us all to enjoy the

reality of His truth,grace and love as we live our lives guided by His Spirit!!!!!

If you want to know more on this whole idea... go to www.eschatology.org this site

is FULL of information which everyone will be eager to soak in!!!!!! Whatever your

belief system, i hope you take a look at this and consider the evidence...... ki really think

it will be well worth your time and effort!!!