Bray says presentday students of eschatology seem woefully ignorant of the writings of past theologians on these subjects. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. This view, which is based on an antisupernaturalistic bias and a misunderstanding of key sections of the text, must be rejected. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9.
It may also be going out of print since it is not available at westminster books and is. The uncertainty of the time provides motivation for the continued readiness of each generation of believers. His individual commentary in the series is also available separately as a two volume paperback vol. Mcclintock and strong state that the phrase this generation in matthew 24. Verily i say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. The destruction of the temple and city, with the signs preceding, verse 4, etc. Did jesus wrongly predict a first century return in matthew. The lost art of crossbearing this is the third part of matthews missionary discourse 10. As one important feature of my commentary on matthew 2125, i will more fully draw out the transition occurring in matthew 24. Like france and carson, keener is an outstanding exegete. His commentary is distinctive in its emphasis on the socialhistorical context of the gospel. The great commandment is a great framework matthew 22.
A large number of impostors came forward before the destruction of jerusalem, giving out that they were messiahs. The context in chapter 6, jesus calls for simple piety and secrecy in almsgiving 6. Jun 17, 2018 likewise, as the disciples stumble throughout mark, one might worry that the wrong people have been entrusted with access to divine knowledge see mark 4. Are the abomination that causes desolation, the greatest tribulation, and the coming of the son of man past or future events. His own coming, and the end of the world, with the signs thereof, verse 2931. But this simple parable offers a counterbalance and reassurance in the face of such concerns. There was a time prior to the mid1800s when the most prominent interpretation of matthew 24 was from the preterite standpoint, and the dating of the book of revelation was believed to be at an earlier date than is now believed. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Jesus is not talking to the gentiles in matthew 24. Matthew 24 jesus left the temple and was going away, when.
They often resolve to be serious, hit the books and spurn the drugs, sex, smoking, drinking and hanging out that they have seen others doing. Herodotus, the greek historian, said that three generations fill up a century the histories ii. Mar 17, 2020 in this section, the transition from the ad 70 judgment of israel to that which it pictures, the second advent at historys end, occurs in matt. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. The macarthur new testament commentary, matthew 2428. This controversial verse is in all three of the olivet discourse accounts. Jesus, matthew, and olivet i am currently researching a commentary on matthew 2125, the literary context of the olivet discourse from matthews perspective. They had suffered persecution and subjugation for many centuries and were at. Are the abomination that causes desolation, the greatest tribulation, and the. For many shall come in my name, saying, i am christ. In these verses, matthew collects a number of related sayings of jesus having to do with committed discipleship in the face of conflict. Matthew 2428 macarthur new testament commentary series. This is a significant concern of matthew since he is the only gospel writing who provides jesus missionary discourse, which limits the disciples ministry to israel.
Verily i say unto you, this generation shall not pass not the generation of men in general. In this section, the transition from the ad 70 judgment of israel to that which it pictures, the second advent at historys end, occurs in matt. Matthew 24 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Otherwise you have no reward from your father in heaven. Every neighborhood had one of them, the kid whose sole goal was to win the game at all costs. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. An old view abandoned today by many dispensational interpreters is that this generation in matt 24. The sudden smiting of the gentile worldpowers is announced matthew 24. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Jun 12, 2008 his individual commentary in the series is also available separately as a two volume paperback vol. Matthew 24 the parable of the wedding feast 22 and again jesus o spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 p the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave q a wedding feast for his son, 3 and r sent his servants 1 to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. My research will demonstrate that matthews presentation demands that the olivet discourse refer to ad 70 matt. Matthew 24 and the great tribulation reformed online.
Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. The glorious appearing of the lord visible to the nations, together with the regathering of israel as a nation are set before us next matthew 24. We are to be concerned to please god rather than to win human approval. Matthew 24 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Matthew 24 then jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. Likewise, as the disciples stumble throughout mark, one might worry that the wrong people have been entrusted with access to divine knowledge see mark 4. Truly i tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. In both jesus instruction in the new testament matthew 24. The time of the destruction of the temple, verse 32, etc. Matthew 6 take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them.
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