Circumlocutions

From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 NASB   Kingdom of heaven – Of course Matthew uses “kingdom of heaven.” As an orthodox Jew he would never say “kingdom of God.” If he were a contemporary, he might write “kingdom of G_d,”…

Paul, the Gnostic

But this I say, brethren, the time has been shortened, so that from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none; and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not…

The Future Fig Tree

“Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have occurred.” Matthew 24:34 Generation – What a lot of agony and confusion accompanies this verse!  Everyone wants to know the signs of the end time.  Century after century, well-meaning believers have proclaimed the end of days is near.  Yet…