Amie
02-17-2006, 08:37 AM
The concept of first century fulfillment is the idea that the Scriptures were (so are) fulfilled prophetically and redemptively, in the past.
When we look into the historical setting (when the new testament Scriptures were written), the idea of a first century fulfillment begins to show some real promise. This seems to correspond very well with the information that we have about the AD 70 destruction of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple of the Jews. Again and again the verses that seem to indicate destruction for 'us', are easily reconciled when considering the context of the time, the use of the language in the Old Testament, and audience relevance.
Paul and the New Testament writers expected the end of the world as it were to come very quickly (Matthew 16:27, Acts 17:31, 2 Tim 4:1, Rev 1:19). There is a lot of evidence that they were talking specifically about the end of an old covenant age ( ie Hebrews 8:8, 13, Galatians 4:24, 30) along with the end of the effects upon the world that it had. The inheritance of a new covenant by Jesus and those through whom he worked, would usher in a permanent age of life for everyone.
Here you'll find a growing, developing and dynamic body of eschatological (concerning "end times") and soteriological (concerning salvation) thought, whose adherents coming from many backgrounds may variously describe or express differing perspectives from their life journey under a "fulfilled" umbrella.
Realized, or accomplished redemption means that redemption was fully and completely realized on a common, or comprehensive basis for all. God's fulfilled grace therefore extends infinitely. What that inclusive perspective means for humanity is an on-going exploration.
Take a moment to introduce yourself in the coffee house area. We're interested in what you think, and look forward to meeting you.
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When we look into the historical setting (when the new testament Scriptures were written), the idea of a first century fulfillment begins to show some real promise. This seems to correspond very well with the information that we have about the AD 70 destruction of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple of the Jews. Again and again the verses that seem to indicate destruction for 'us', are easily reconciled when considering the context of the time, the use of the language in the Old Testament, and audience relevance.
Paul and the New Testament writers expected the end of the world as it were to come very quickly (Matthew 16:27, Acts 17:31, 2 Tim 4:1, Rev 1:19). There is a lot of evidence that they were talking specifically about the end of an old covenant age ( ie Hebrews 8:8, 13, Galatians 4:24, 30) along with the end of the effects upon the world that it had. The inheritance of a new covenant by Jesus and those through whom he worked, would usher in a permanent age of life for everyone.
Here you'll find a growing, developing and dynamic body of eschatological (concerning "end times") and soteriological (concerning salvation) thought, whose adherents coming from many backgrounds may variously describe or express differing perspectives from their life journey under a "fulfilled" umbrella.
Realized, or accomplished redemption means that redemption was fully and completely realized on a common, or comprehensive basis for all. God's fulfilled grace therefore extends infinitely. What that inclusive perspective means for humanity is an on-going exploration.
Take a moment to introduce yourself in the coffee house area. We're interested in what you think, and look forward to meeting you.
"The Admin"
pantelism.com (http://pantelism.com/)
infinite-grace.com (http://infinite-grace.com/)
womenbeyond.com (http://www.womenbeyond.com/)