I understand the symbolism of the fig tree.
Apparently not. Because your statement below, and previously demonstrates that under no circumstances whatsoever will you acknowledge that preterism is wrong.
It doesn’t change the timeline Jesus gave us at all.
not HIS timeline.
it changes YOUR views of hus timeline.
His timeline is in the Father's authority, exactly as he stated in Acts 1:7.
Act 1:7 WEB He said to them, “It isn’t for you to know times or seasons
which the Father has set within his own authority.
He further stated
Mat 24:36 WEB “But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but
my Father only.
Don't worry though. None of us knows when Jesus is coming.
He told us to make sure that we are ready.
He even gave us the means by which we can make sure that we are ready.
Luk 21:34-36 WEB 34 “So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly. 35 For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth. 36 Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
And you get no argument from me that the preterits view is wrong.
then why are you arguing about it?
Again you are just throwing irrelevant wads of Steve’s wet toilet paper out like chaff to see if something sticks and makes you sound smart and we won’t eventually arm-bar you like we always do.
Gee, that sounds like your gig.
All you've done for the past several days is bit88, whine, moan, and try finding anything that you think will exclude you from experiencing the consequences of your own sin.
What you are trying to do is establish the signs as dictating the timeline.
The law and the prophets took care of that.
Paul states that in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11.
It doesn’t work that way scholar.
are you sure? Because you keep saying that Jesus should have returned by now, and you're clearly stuck on 3 verses, which you think supports your unbelief.
The signs are to be realized in the timeline Jesus gave.
yep.
which he clearly stated is in the Father's authority and timing.
Act 1:7 WEB He said to them, “It isn’t for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.
Mat 24:36 WEB “But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
It is very clear... Did you read the Bible ever?
Daily, for a few decades now. Repeatedly, over and over again.
I start in Genesis and read all the way through to Revelation, and then start over again in Genesis.
it's actually an excellent way to learn the bible.
you?
Again, your vague goose chase ended up in the same usual place..... nowhere.
And yet until you repent and believe the gospel of Jesus, you will still perish.
Spending an eternity separated from all that you enjoy in this life.