@Ted Rosenbladt, How do we reconcile this with a view to eschatology? Are the two kingdoms united under Christ’s rule when he comes again and Heaven is on earth? This is predicated on the idea that Heaven is by definition, where God dwells.
@Gene Wells Being Lutheran, we are amillennial, and so we view the matter eschatologically. That is, when Christ returns, we will see the creation of not only a new heavens but also a new earth, and all these present struggles will pass away. And today is not that day, so far! And yet we ceaselessly pray, “Come, Lord Jesus!” and know that He hears us. (Dad says Kim Riddlebarger wrote one of the top books on the subject - "Amillennialism")
Thanks for the content, guys. Have either of you read FJ Stahl before? He was a Bavarian Jew that converted to Christianity through Lutheranism and ended up in legislation with the ear of the king. If you haven't heard about him, you should check it out!
@Tracy Dyar Amen. "You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." Good thing that doesn't mean, in the kindest sense, that because more people on the other sports team prayed to Him that He will grant their team the win and you're stuck.
@Ted Rosenbladt, How do we reconcile this with a view to eschatology? Are the two kingdoms united under Christ’s rule when he comes again and Heaven is on earth? This is predicated on the idea that Heaven is by definition, where God dwells.
Amillennialism fits quite well with this; the kingdom is now, in heaven, martyrs/saints ruling with Christ from Heaven.
@Gene Wells Being Lutheran, we are amillennial, and so we view the matter eschatologically. That is, when Christ returns, we will see the creation of not only a new heavens but also a new earth, and all these present struggles will pass away. And today is not that day, so far! And yet we ceaselessly pray, “Come, Lord Jesus!” and know that He hears us. (Dad says Kim Riddlebarger wrote one of the top books on the subject - "Amillennialism")
Thanks for the content, guys. Have either of you read FJ Stahl before? He was a Bavarian Jew that converted to Christianity through Lutheranism and ended up in legislation with the ear of the king. If you haven't heard about him, you should check it out!
Specifically I refer to the biography and recent translations of Stahl's work by Ruben Alvarado.
Psalm 145:16
@Tracy Dyar Amen. "You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." Good thing that doesn't mean, in the kindest sense, that because more people on the other sports team prayed to Him that He will grant their team the win and you're stuck.
It is about the bondage of the will.