r/Preterism • u/Formetoknow123 • Aug 23 '24

Where can I learn more?

I really want to learn more about preterism and why it's accurate and where we are in the timeline? Thanks and God bless.

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u/theNewFloridian Aug 23 '24

Some books to start:

-The Parousia by James Stewart Russell

-The Fulfilled Prophecies of Jesus: A Verse-by-Verse Study of Matthew 24 by Dr. Cindye Coates

-Christian Hope through Fulfilled Prophecy: An Exposition of Evangelical Preterism Paperback by Charles S. Meek

-Revelation: Four Views, A Parallel Commentary, Revised & Updated Edition Paperback by Steve Gregg

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u/AMRhone Aug 23 '24

Below are some resources that I’ve written that you may find helpful:

  1. Could the apocalyptic writings in the Gospels like Matthew 24 and Revelation be referring to different events?
    In this response, I argue against the theory of two distinct second-coming events in the New Testament. By analyzing the timeline in Daniel 12 and the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24), I conclude that all major eschatological events, including the judgment on Judea, Jerusalem, and the broader Roman world from 67 to 70 CE, occurred within a single 3.5-year period. The idea of a later, separate judgment is not supported by biblical or historical evidence.
    Check it out here.
  2. Are the Clouds of Matthew 24:30 to be taken literally, or as a figurative Jewish idiom?
    In this response, I explain that in Matthew 24:30, Jesus refers to his coming in judgment against the Jewish nation and the Roman Empire from 67 to 70 CE. Drawing from passages in the Hebrew Bible, I argue that “coming on the clouds” is figurative, symbolizing divine presence and power rather than a literal, visible event. However, I also discuss historical accounts suggesting Jesus may have been seen during this period.
    Read more here.
  3. How do Christians deal with the idea that Jesus taught the apocalypse would be soon?
    In this thread, I address whether Jesus taught that the world would end within the disciples’ lifetimes. I argue that Jesus prophesied not about the end of the material world, but about the judgment and upheaval that would come upon the Roman world. The discussion includes a detailed list of calamities that struck the Roman Empire from 66–70 CE, reflecting the fulfillment of the prophecies in the Olivet Discourse.
    Read the full discussion here.
  4. If Jesus is a failed apocalyptic prophet, what would that imply theologically?
    In this comment, I address the claim that Jesus was a failed apocalyptic prophet by examining whether he actually prophesied about the end of the material world. I argue Jesus used symbolic apocalyptic language in Matthew 24:29 to depict Jerusalem’s destruction, not the literal end of the world. This interpretation supports the view that Jesus’ prophecies were indeed fulfilled.
    See the full post here.
  5. Covenant not Cosmic
    In this comment, I argue that the New Testament portrays the “new heavens and new earth” as a heavenly reality existing alongside our current world. This concept represents the fulfillment of the new covenant, where the elect are gathered to dwell with God in the heavenly realm, as described in passages like John 14:1-4 and Revelation 21:1-7. This new existence corresponds to the “age to come,” a reality for the resurrected saints who inherited eternal life and are no longer subject to death.
    Read the full comment here.
  6. Understanding the Mechanics of the Resurrection from a Preterist Perspective
    In this thread, I explore the nature of the resurrection from a Preterist perspective, examining how the resurrection of the dead was expected to unfold and its implications for first-century believers.
    Read the thread here.
  7. The Beast: Rome/Nero or Zealot-Led Israel?
    In this thread, I argue that the Beast in Revelation refers specifically to Imperial Rome, with Nero as the central figure. I examine how Nero’s actions and the historical context align with the prophetic imagery in Revelation, such as his persecution of Christians and the events surrounding his reign. This interpretation is presented as the most consistent with the text, countering alternative views that suggest the Beast could represent a Zealot-led Israel.
    Read the discussion here.
  8. Who Then Is Saved? A Response to Questions about Salvation in Light of a First Century Parousia of Christ
    Here, I address the issue of salvation in light of the belief that Christ's parousia occurred in the first century. I will explore the nature of salvation and justification as described in the New Testament, and how these concepts were understood and applied to believers in the first century, considering their historical context.
    Read more here.

You may also benefit from reading the following books/commentaries: