Posted by Gary on March 15, 1999 at 20:28:26 {MW9hQZt3yw8IU}:
In Reply to: A Tale of Three ENDS posted by J.H. on March 15, 1999 at 14:52:44:
Dear Jan,
Great post! This is wonderful.
I'm not quite convinced I understand how to separate the three, but I think it's clear that since there are different stages of activity going on, for instance, first the planting and then leaving while the workers do their work, and then the return for the harvest, are critical points.
I can see clearly, though that the "harvest" is the conclusion of the system of things could also be synonymous with his "coming" that is, in kingdom power, to end all the waiting.
But many other scriptures suggests the activities during the period of his "standing up" or "presence" which might be a poorly translated word, entails the time or times immediately preceding the "coming" which must also be the "conclusion of the system of things."
But nothing definite. Thanks for bringing this up. We all need to think about this.
Cheers,
Gary