Re: Revelation

Melchizedek,

I also believe that N.T. prophecy is spiritually recurrent (spiritually, there is ongoing fulfillment/repititions).

I'm hard pressed to think of the period 33-70 A.D. as one "generation" (Jesus spoke to "this generation"). I think He was referring to the "generation of humanity" that now has the benefit of His crucifixion (us) and has existed for 2000 years (the SPIRITUAL significance/relevance of prophecy). No doubt, there is unmistakeable reference to the seige and destruction of the temple in 70 A.D. also, but even understanding the spiritual significance is of no actual benefit to our souls. It can be interesting, but it's also a dangerous distraction from God's will (REST in The Lord) that requires caution. The obsessive focus on prophecy causes fear.

It is wise for unbelievers to fear not knowing God, but when we come to know Him, our love should be made "perfect" and no longer include any fear of (Gal. 4:6) "Abba Father"/dear father (1 John 4:18 "perfect love" casts out fear, Mark 12:30 leaving no room for fear, Isaiah 29:13 "commandment of men").

1 Corinthians 13:10
"when the perfect comes, the imperfect shall pass away".

The introductory doctrine of Jesus (Hebrews 6:1) is good for teaching and training in self discipline, etc., but since Jesus is the only spiritual authority in the universe (Matthew 28:18), we need not even be knowledgeable about prophecy (ALL knowledge will pass away).
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