How do Christians explain the fact that the Bible claims Jesus would return during the apostles' time?

Question

Even though he obviously did not do so. Doesn't this prove that your religion is false?

Answer 1

Haven't you ever been a little late?

Edit: Matthew 16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

It CLEARLY does say that. Please read your own book......

Answer 2

Good question. I sure would like to know "what Christians" are making this a fact. Because, once again we have sombody saying something about the Bible without taking the time to study it. In Matthew 24:23-33 Jesus describes his second coming, he explains it as a significant event, Many things must take place before this happens.(verse 6-12) He also speaks of false christ's. (verse 24)What confuses people is what he said in verse 34 of that chapter. The part they miss is what Jesus said in verse 36, no man knows, angels don't know, Jesus didn't know, only His Father. In verse 34, "This Generation shall not pass until all these things be fulfilled... " does not refer to the Apostles. Keep in mind, the Bible is a "Living Book" This Genereation was not referring to the generation of the Apostles, But to the generation that shall see those things coming to pass as he mentioned. Look at Matthew 24:6-10. Jesus was not addressing just his disciples but Christians for Generations to come. Remember I mentioned that the Bible is a "Living Book" And our hope is found in verse 13 of that chapter. Also notice what He said in verse 14, Not everybody in the Apostles time have heard the Gospel. Ok. Hope this helps answer your question. Jesus said "Ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free" don't take my word for it, look in Gods word and educate yourself.

Answer 3

The Bible does not say that at all. Jesus was not just a man. He was also a prophet. Fortunate for many that He has not returned yet. What Bible studiers know is that when He talked about His coming, He was referring prophetically to His return. The first time, His feet will never touch the ground, catching up His church. The second time, He will come down to earth to reign for a thousand years in the Millenium. His church has not been removed from the earth, so He has not come yet.

Answer 4

It does not.
Jesus, being perfect, will not have to repeat his trip to earth as a man.
And he did not return such a comparatively short time after he was killed, to again be around while the Apostles still lived.
Most had died or been executed within 40 years of Jesus' death, but John lived on nearly 70 years, writing Revelation in 98 C.E.

Answer 5

Jesus said He would return again but I don't recall ever reading where He would return again during "apostles" time. He's coming back after a people that are ready to go whether it be today or 100 years from today. The Bible said no man knoweth the day nor the hour. And I assure you, my dear friend, that my religion is no where near false. It is the truest most honest thing around! My religion isn't dead either it's alive and well just like Jesus!

Answer 6

Who told u JESUS will come during apostle's time.No body knows the day hour minute sec except GOD.If someone says they know they are lieing.But JESUS gave us some signs to know that his coming is near signs like earthquakes,volcanoes,faminies..

Matthew chapter 24 describes about pestilences,false prophets,betraying,love of many shall wax cold and gospel shall be preached to the ends of the world,

checkout www.prophecyupdate.com.

John 3:16 says "For GOD so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoso ever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life".Ask JESUS to come into your heart and forgive ur sins and cleanse ur past with his blood.

With a simple prayer like above u can be saved.

Answer 7

What Scripture states this???

ADDED: I received a message from Gazoo which stated:

QUOTE:---------
16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

23:36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

Mark
9:1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

Luke
9:27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

There are probably a few I forgot. It not only says it, it says it several times.----- END QUOTE.

My Reply was:
QUOTE--------Matthew 16:28 was fulfilled in Matthew 17:2. Relating the same account, Mark 9:1 was fulfilled in verse 2. That the verses following the statement are a fulfillment of it can be most clearly seen from the parallel account recorded in Luke. Notice 9:27 says “But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.”

Now take note of verses 28 & 29: “►►And it came to pass◄◄ about eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.”

So it is clear they saw him in Kingdom power by witnessing the transfiguration.


Matthew 23:36 was fulfilled in 70 CE when the Romans ransacked Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple there.

I am surprised that you did not mention Matthew 24:34; that is the passage most people misapply when trying to prove that “this generation” was in reference to the first century.

“Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.”

However in this passage when one reads the context it becomes clear that “this generation” is referring to the generation that saw all the features of the sign and the events of which Jesus spoke beginning in verse 4.

Abdijah ---- END QUOTE

Answer 8

There are hundreds of contradictions in the Bible (see the link below). This has not stopped too many people from believing.

Nothing proves or disproves belief. Trying to talk a religious zealot out of their beliefs is like trying to convince grass that it should be blue. (See 2nd link below)

Answer 9

Yes, it's ridiculous, isn't it?
How many different interpretations you find within all the answers here.
They are all wrong.
Yet the statement of the Bible is absolutely right. How?
No telling you would make you grasp it. Neither all the crowd here. And if for you it is all foolishness, why staying here in this forum asking questions whose answer you are not prepared to understand?

Answer 10

He returned when John was still alive. See Rev. He also Judged Christianity at that time. He called one of the churches - the Throne of Satan, so what does that tell you?
The seven churches collapsed because they never should have been.
But to the world it appears as if - the groom is delaying.

Answer 11

Quote the the section where you'd read that because I haven't seen it. As far as I know He never said that.

In the E-mail you,ve sent me there's no asseveration that Jesus would return in the Apostles' generation and in the other your interpretation is too literal.