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Because of the drama in interpreting prophetic riddles (Nu 12:6-8) literally. . .and which interpretations are not in agreement with NT apostolic teaching (1 Th 4:16-17) of Jesus Christ (Lk 10:16).
Xeno. You will find that Clare73 has made her own doctrines about prophecy based on a single verse, and then she will apply this to the whole bible. This even applies when verses in the bible contradict her doctrine. So, she believes that all prophecy, when written, is not written to be read literally as it says. So, everything is figurative and in riddles.
"Because of the drama in interpreting prophetic riddles (Nu 12:6-8) literally. . .and which interpretations are not in agreement with NT apostolic teaching (1 Th 4:16-17) of Jesus Christ (Lk 10:16)."
The issue I have with you is that you claim that your personal understanding is 100% what Jesus taught. However, I have shown that there is another understanding of 1 Thes 4:16-17, and I believe that this is the correct understanding. You claim that you teach what Jesus taught, while I look at the same verse and also claim to be correct. So, if there are 2 views (and I am pretty sure that others will have more), then it would be arrogant to claim that your view is actually what Jesus believed and taught. Especially when the other view is more compelling.
There is no misunderstanding the plain and simple authoritative NT apostolic teaching (below) of Christ (Lk 10:16).
It does feel like I am beating a dead horse. As I pointed out, we both think that we are correct. Clare73 believes that she is correct with her personal interpretation that she is willing to say it is what Jesus believed and taught, and I believe that the way I read this verse is correct, too. Though I do not have the audacity to say that it is 100% what Jesus taught. I have an understanding that I could be wrong.
I can't see why anyone would give the rapture doctrine credence after studying its origins. Which of course you never seem to hear about from those teaching it.
To clarify, our tribalistic nature when it comes to God's word. Christians telling each other they believe wrong when Jesus wanted us to believe in Him.
The interpretation of that passage meaning a rapture of the church didn't exist until 1830.
"Thy speech doth betray thee," for had you looked up Lk 10:16 you would have no umbrage.
