Idealist/Amillennialism

[EarlyActs]

If that is what you are doing, then say that is what you are doing. What you asked was what does Psalms say about Mark? And I pointed out, succinctly by asked that rather you should be asking "what does Mark say about Psalms? You did not even identify which psalm.

That aside, how in the world would you know what I am considering? Space and consideration limit us from exegeting the entire Bible.

Which came first? Psalm 110 or Mark 16:19? So not Psalm 110 is not showing light to Mark 16:19. Mark 16:19 is shedding light on what the psalmist saw and heard. It tells us that what David saw was fulfilled in Christ's ascension and that Jesus is that Lord who will have all his enemies under his feet. That he is ruling in the midst of his enemies now. His people are coming to him in faith now.

Which is to say God is the King---and Jesus is God don't you agree? And it was future when David wrote. Do you really think that Jesus is sitting down in a chair beside the throne doing nothing at the moment and since his ascension? That he is powerless? That he has not already conquered by his death and resurrection? His earthly work of purchasing redemption is finished. That is what it means by he sat down at the right hand of God. The judgement and utter destruction of the devil, death and Hades, is not yet. Because it isn't time.

He hands over the kingdom to God who is the Father (not in addition to) means the full work of the covenant of redemption is complete. Jesus was sent to accomplish this, and he both did and will.

No, it does not speak of a temporal kingdom. It does not and it cannot. Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God wold come, he answered them, "Te kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!" or 'There!' for Behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you. (Luke 17:20-21)

And?

re Christ being seated
if you look closely at the Acts 2--4, you will see that there is a reception going on for him; that is what 3:19 'heaven must receive him' is about.. He is being celebrated. As the honored attendant, he gets to sit while the Father will further honor him by the destruction of his enemies. In Psalm 110, the idea is that he has accomplished so much already (depicted as a warrior), that God will honor him with everything he deserves.

The verb in 3:19 is used negatively about the Judaizers in 2 Cor 8-11 who would invade Christian groups and wanted to be honored as 'ministers of the Law.'

 

[Mr GLee]

That is backwards. It's supposed to be "What does Mark 16 say about the psalms?" We are Christians, not Jews. We are Christians discussing Christian eschatology, not Jews discussing Jewish eschatology or Christians Judaizing Christian eschatology.

The New Testament defines the Old, not the other way around.

The bible defines the will of God . not skin color.

God is not racist, new and old one word .

Remember not all Israel is born again Israel.

 

[Mr GLee]

What does it mean to sit on the right hand?

Does it include all believers?

Right hand used 190 times 47 in the new

Right hand is used to describe the work of our invisible God .

God is not a Jewish man .

 

[EarlyActs]

From monergism.com
Part One

Which method of interpretation of Revelation is the most common found among Reformed or covenant theologians?

Among Reformed or covenant theologians, the most commonly embraced method of interpreting the Book of Revelation is the Amillennial and Idealist (or Symbolic) view. This approach is consistent with the overall theological framework of Reformed theology, which emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the centrality of Christ in all of Scripture, and the continuity of God’s covenantal dealings with His people. Here's a brief overview:

1. Amillennial Interpretation:
   • Overview: Amillennialism, common in Reformed theology, holds that the millennium (the thousand-year reign mentioned in Revelation 20) is symbolic and represents the current church age, rather than a literal future period.
   • Key Features: This view sees Christ's reign as spiritual rather than earthly, with the millennium symbolizing the reign of Christ in heaven and through His church on earth, beginning with His first coming and continuing until His return.
   • Eschatology: It interprets the final judgment and the new creation as events that will occur at Christ’s second coming, rather than as part of a literal thousand-year earthly kingdom.
2. Idealist (Symbolic) View:
   • Overview: The Idealist approach interprets Revelation as a timeless portrayal of the cosmic struggle between good and evil. It sees the book as highly symbolic, conveying spiritual truths relevant to believers in every age.
   • Key Features: This view tends to avoid identifying specific events or figures in Revelation with particular historical or future occurrences, instead focusing on the ongoing spiritual realities and truths represented by the book's imagery.
   • Application: It emphasizes the encouragement and hope that Revelation offers to Christians in all eras, highlighting the ultimate victory of Christ and the call for faithfulness amidst trials and persecutions.

Both these approaches align with the broader Reformed emphasis on the unity and continuity of Scripture, the overarching narrative of redemptive history, and the application of biblical truths to all believers, regardless of their historical context. They avoid overly literal or speculative interpretations of apocalyptic literature and instead focus on the theological and spiritual lessons that can be drawn from the text.

Does the ‘other’ view think that the new creation is confined to the millennium?

 

[Arial]

Does the ‘other’ view think that the new creation is confined to the millennium?

I don't know. But new/old creation is not the topic.