Herbert W Armstrong preached false doctrines about the end times and British Israelis that he derived from prior, flawed sources. Despite the appearance of scholarship in his approach, he essentially put himself above the Bible as the source of truth for Christians. He avoided sound exegesis all his life.
This guy is galaxies ahead of Bob Thiel, and has the added benefit of actually being likable. However, I dare say we already have several far more effective scholars here on Banned who regularly contribute more articulate offerings for our edification. Still, nothing wrong with another voice occasionally.
ReplyDeleteBob Thiel is a juvenile theologian. He has no real legitimate theological training other than WCG literature and junk Meredith wrote. A freshman Bible student at Azusa Pacific, Fuller, Anderson or Midwestern could wipe the floor with Thiel's so called theology.
ReplyDeleteDo I detect an increase in scoffing lately at the 6000 year theory? Hmmm........
ReplyDeleteWell, 5:10, the beauty of such a ridiculous theory is that when it never happens, it doesn't mean that it's been disproven or debunked. You can always say it has been delayed and debunked, sharpen up your pencil and do some new math!
ReplyDeleteI always said that once the baby boomers are gone, it will finally disprove the attachment of the Olivet prophecy to the rebirth of Israel as a nation. I mean that seems logical, right? The problem is, more than ever in the past, most people don't base their beliefs on fact. Whatever their favorite leaders say, no matter how ridiculous, that's what they accept as truth, and they will not be dissuaded. Some people trust people more than truth.
My understanding of the Olivet Prophecy is that it speaks of "this generation shall not pass...." points to some future generation. The generation that sees the Great Tribulation will be the generation that sees the return of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI agree Steve.
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ReplyDeleteAre we referring to the time between man's creation and the Millennium, or, as HWA put it, 'God has given man 6000 years to go his own way and choose which way he will go?
If it's the latter, when do we start the countdown? at Adam's rebellion or expulsion from Eden? Either way you could have a few hundred years added to the equation.
Forget the theory. It's just that the "numbers are there" from scripture and secular history to mark off 6000 years in 2024 from Adam's creation but nothing may happen, such as Christ's return. Maybe.
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