According to Jesus the kingdom was supposed to come within the lifetime of his desciples... So why didn't it?
2006-12-01 02:52:05 · 13 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because it wasn't true.
2006-12-01 02:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sexy_Bunny 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You have to look at the entire passage and look at the context. The disciples asked when it would be that the KIngdom of Heaven would come - what would be the signs.
Jesus answered that the signs would be that
- many would come in his name saying "I am the Christ"
- there would be wars and rumors of wars
- great earthquakes, pestilences, famines
- fearful events and great signs from heaven
- believers persecuted and put into prison for their faith
- believers betrayed by family members and put to death
- Jerusalem surrounded by armies
- heavenly bodies will be shaken
- desolation of Jerusalem
These are referring to the things that will happen during the 7 year tribulation period (Daniel's 70th week). They have not yet happened. But once these things begin the generation living at that time will not pass away until all is complete.
2006-12-01 11:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by hey you 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because He never said He would..He said, The Kingdom of God is "W I T H I N " you.
Luke 17:20 & 21
Learn to Meditate...
2006-12-01 10:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by baltic072 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps God did, but you don't understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is.
It is within you.
~ Eric
2006-12-01 11:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
God kingdom is here.Those that are blind and deaf fail to realize it.The kingdom of God dwells within us that have excepted His,Son as Savior.
2006-12-01 10:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
because god once said to noah "nobody will be able to predict the day of my return" (or something like that, just worded better) which created the song" stay awake be ready the lord is coming soon"
2006-12-01 10:55:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
How do you know the kingdom isn't already established?
2006-12-01 10:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Haven't read that in the bible, can you reference it for me??
2006-12-01 10:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by john316tdh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The canons are fairy tales for fools.
2006-12-01 10:54:23 · answer #9 · answered by Illegals Are S*** 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
He overslept, apparently. ;)
2006-12-01 10:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋