
Why Jeff Durbin and Preterists are Wrong about "This Generation" in Matthew 24:34 (Ep 191)
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In this episode, we look at why Jeff Durbin and other Preterists are incorrect in their interpretation of "This Generation" in Matthew 24:34. We explore the Olivet Discourse and its fulfillment beyond AD 70, challenging the Preterist view that Matthew 24:34 is definitive for placing the entirety of the Olivet Discourse in AD 70. We explore the presuppositional issues, the context of the Olivet Discourse, and the three main views for what "this generation" could refer to. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:51 Jeff Durbin's Clip on Apologetic Value 13:42 Methodology: Where Should We Start? 18:56 The Early Church on Matthew 24 24:19 The Importance of Old Testament Background 26:32 The Early Church Apologetic Use of Matthew 24 and Premillennialism 30:52 The Context of the Olivet Discourse 37:21 The Three Main Views of "This Generation" 37:40 View 1: Preterist View of "This Generation" 44:08 View 2: Future Generation Experience 56:33 View 3: "This Generation" as Rebellious Nation of Israel 1:17:19 The Transgenerational You 1:23:20 Fitting Matthew 24:36 into the Argument 1:26:04 Summary
Original Video from Apologia Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bheQXNb0c9o
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