Posted by Bibleman [Bibleman] on October 31, 1999 at 16:16:37 {MDPAlM8llYMRXA6xmpscslyACFuF8c}:
In Reply to: The Flim-Flam Men posted by Farkel on October 31, 1999 at 14:27:08:
Great article Fark-meister!
Just wanted to note, that the "generation" issue while being confused by the WTS, is not unfilled in relation to 1914.
That is, they WTS is confused over the "great tribulation" which they think is Armageddon and have indoctrinated their masses to think the "end" is also Armageddon.
But the "end of the system of things" which Matthew is referring to is actually the "end of the gentile times" and the "great tribulation" focused on "Judea" was the HOLOCAUST. Which tribulation, by the way, according to Matthew 24:29 must take place BEFORE the Messiah arrives.
So just to note, that generation of 80 years from 1914 (ending in 1994) did not expire before the "END" came, that is, before the Messiah arrived and took up kingdom power, bringing the "END of the gentile times." That happened in 1992 as the true date for the fall of Jerusalem occurred in 529BCE.
In case you missed it, 1992 is before 1994, so that generation ending in 1994 did not expire before the "END" came as prophesied.
Since the WTS hasn't got a clue on any of this, they have to make excuses to extend the generation in some way.
Just wanted to make sure the Bible is found to be a true book of prophecy when you get the numbers and details straight.
Cheers,
Bibleman