It is probably the closest reference to Jesus in the OT and I think the reason he often used that title:
Mat 9:6* But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.”
79 verses in the gospels.
I haven't said all Revelation is not in chronology. I have in fact often stated that we are given clear statements of chronology such as the seals being given in order, the trumpets likewise and the vials too. It is natural to assume a chronology UNLESS there is something which shows a change whihc then allows you to consider is it further information about something already revealed or about to be revealed.If you agree that Revelation is not in chronology, why then would you lob everything in Rev 21 and 22 into once continuous chronology? Doesn't it raise questions about your position and objectivity? How do you explain Rev 20, 21 and 22? Do you see them occurring in sequential order or not?
I reckon it's imperative that we sort this out otherwise we'll be going round in circles. For what it's worth, my position is that Rev 21 & 22 is a mismatch of events that are neither concurrent nor fit the same timescale - some are separated by 1000 years.
So Rev 7 has information BEFORE the GT and the picture AFTER the GT.
Rev 21 and 22 has the statement about the NJ DIRECTLY connected with the NHNE. Therefore that is how we should understand it. What are you told about the NHNE beyond what is said abut the NJ?
Rev 20 is given in a chronological fashion. This is again very clear because time words are used.
There are within this though statements which are about outside of that time but which give information.
Rev 21 and 22 then tells us the timing - it is when the NJ descends from heaven - which allows us to put it into the other chronology.
Each part MUST be read in CONTEXT and any connectors noted and accepted.
All of Rev 21 and 22 is about the NJ in the NHNE and about what happens in that time period.
Nope, CONTEXT does NOT demand that. CONTEXT says, what is stated in each portion and how is each portion stated to relate to another.If "context" is the only guide and determinant, then we should also accept that the GWTJ in Rev 20 actually occurs before the events of Rev 21 & 22! How do you explain this? Further, does the NHNE cover the whole earth when the MK starts or is it only NJ? You need to consider this seriously because scripture never said it starts from Jerusalem and spreads out. But when it comes, it will cover the whole of heaven and earth.
Does Rev 21 state the NHNE covers the whole earth at the start? No. This is an assumption which may or may not be correct. Within Rev 21 we read about nations existing OUTSIDE the NJ. It mentions the unclean outside who can't gain entry.
Isiah 65 using the same language also points to a world that is being renewed. Ezekiel 47 clarifies further.
No one vision gives us everything. However it does tell us something about what ever it is focusing on.
Actually where is God's kingdom on earth? Where is He dwelling with man? This is Jerusalem.
Daniel 2 shows the same idea. It will eventually cover the whole earth, and then Satan is released to deceive one last time.
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