when he says "I assure you that some of those standing here today will live to see the Kingdom of God come with power"?
Isn't he saying that some of the people listening to him will see the Second Coming?
2007-09-04 11:49:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a Christian and God is real
2007-09-04 12:35:08 · update #1
I am a Christian and God is real
2007-09-04 12:35:47 · update #2
I am a Christian and God is real
2007-09-04 12:35:55 · update #3
He's saying what ever you want him to say.
2007-09-04 11:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 6⤋
The Hebrew Scriptures had foretold that the Messiah was to be an everlasting king. (Gen. 49:10; 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Isa. 9:6, 7) Daniel’s vision in particular gave Jews reason to expect the Messiah’s reign to be glorious, powerful, magnificent. (Dan. 2:44; 7:13, 14) But just who was to be this Messianic king, and would he rule from an earthly throne? Even Jesus’ disciples who accepted him as the Messiah could benefit from assurance that he would reign from heaven with power and glory.—Matt. 16:16-22; Acts 1:6.
Accordingly, less than a year before he died Jesus explained that some of the apostles would “see the Son of man coming in his kingdom,” or, as Mark phrased it, “see the kingdom of God already come in power.” (Matt. 16:28; Mark 9:1) After Jesus was no longer among them, the disciples would be able to draw strength from their having been eyewitnesses of his future heavenly presence in Kingdom power.
But how were Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:25 fulfilled? Often the meaning of a verse is suggested by its context. In this case, all three Gospel accounts of Jesus’ promise about seeing him in his kingdom lead immediately into the record of the transfiguration.
About a week after saying what he did at Matthew 16:28, Jesus took “some of” the apostles (Peter, James and John) up on a lofty mountain, likely Mount Hermon. There he was transfigured to appear in a vision with Moses and Elijah. And God said: “This is my Son, the one that has been chosen. Listen to him.”—Luke 9:28-35; Matt. 17:1-5; Mark 9:2-6.
The transfiguration was a vision of Jesus in Kingdom power and heavenly glory, as Peter later confirmed. Referring to the transfiguration, Peter explained that they had thus “become eyewitnesses of his magnificence.” He added that in the transfiguration Jesus had “received from God the Father honor and glory.” (2 Pet. 1:16-18) So, it appears that when Jesus said that before they died some of the apostles would see him in his kingdom, he was referring to the transfiguration scene that some of them witnessed shortly afterward.
2007-09-04 20:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by dunc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you put in it's full context it says;
"Verily I say unto you, that there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste death, till they have seen the Kingdom of God come with power."
It then tells you that Jesus takes some of his disciples and they witness a vision of the pure spirit form of not only Jesus, but also Moses and Elias. Followed by a vocal experience of God saying; "This is my beloved son, hear him."
Jesus is shown as God's kingdom on Earth. The light they see is the power of pure love within him.
The disciples are then charged with not divulging their vision till after Jesus's Ascension.
It is this it refers to not a second coming.
2007-09-04 22:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me read the scripture from the KJV Bible.
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.
Apostle John was there when Jesus made the statement in Mark 9:1. If you've read Revelation you will understand that John saw the Second Coming of Christ as it would happen in a vision from heaven. John described how the Second Coming would be and what it would be like.
Another way to interpret it is that the kingdom of God is within when the Holy Spirit comes to dwell with us and then Christians receive power from the Holy Spirit. Peter, James and John healed a lot of people with power from the Holy Spirit.
I belong to the Kingdom of God. Jesus is my King and Lord and High Priest.
2007-09-04 12:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I have the Nelson Study Bible (which I love) KJV. It says that this verse means
After Jesus predicted His own death, Peter and the other disciples needed reassurance that Jesus would ultimately triumph. His prediction that some of them would see the Kingdom of God present with power must have alleviated their fears.
Hey don't let the non-believers get under your skin your gonna get this kind of blasphemy every time you speak of God and the bible. The best part about it is that you can rejoice in the knowing that you know the truth! God Bless You My Friend!
2007-09-04 12:56:12 · answer #5 · answered by LILBITOFKY 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Kingdom of God seldom meant the 2nd coming in gospel theology. The Kingdom of God refers to people treating each other with love. It didn't happen then, it won't happen now.
2007-09-04 12:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Don't Try This At Home 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's difficult to know for sure. Some think that Jesus brought the Kingdom of God into being with his presence, in his lifetime. Others think he meant the second coming, but then that doesn't make sense because obviously none of his disciples from then are alive. But, I think that means the second coming is misunderstood, and that Jesus' post resurrection appearances were it.
2007-09-04 11:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by keri gee 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, that´s exactley what he ment. that he will make sure-promise- that those who were there with him, will c the kingdom of god with the power.
because nobody saw the full power of god yet but, those who believe in god will c the armageddon and the power of the kingdom of god.
2007-09-06 08:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by ♡uǝǝןıǝ♡ en plena florasión 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revelation 12:7 (ESV solid's) 7 Now conflict arose in heaven, Michael and his angels struggling with against the dragon. Revelation 22:sixteen (ESV solid's) sixteen “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you approximately those issues for the church homes. i'm the basis and the descendant of David, the bright morning celebrity.” seems to me that the two Jesus "AND" Michael are in heaven on a similar time.
2016-10-17 23:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's what is in my St Joseph New American Bible....
understood by some to refer to the establishment by God's power of His kingdom on earth in and through the church; more likely, as understood by others, a reference to the imminent parousia.
realize also, in reading the rest that this happened right before the Transfiguration of Christ. it could also stand to reason that it meant those who DID see His "second coming" which would be His Ressurection.
2007-09-04 12:00:36 · answer #10 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had a Mark 9 once, best big Jag around for a getaway car, Mark 10 was too wide what was the question?
2007-09-04 13:21:00 · answer #11 · answered by Albert N 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋