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One of the most common arguments for dating the book of Revelation prior to AD 70 comes from a simple reading of the Book of Revelation itself. Revelation has a lot of "soon," "near," and "quickly" language that is said to indicate just a few years. For example, Revelation 1:1 says these things "must soon take place." Similarly, Revelation 1:3 says, "the time is near." Revelation 2:16 says, "I am coming to you quickly" (cf. Rev 3:11; 11:14; 16:15). Is this kind of language proof that Revelation had to have been fulfilled in AD 70?
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Issue of Nearness Language
02:02 The Nearness Language of Revelation 22
06:36 The Importance of Old Testament Precedent
12:41 How to Understand the Nearness Language of the NT and Revelation
For Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=P5l4y5YRxsM
For the Full Playlist on the dating of the book of Revelation: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0DytkZCGQFyePzehxfUcWy9wGeWrCKf
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
One of the most common arguments for dating the book of Revelation prior to AD 70 comes from a simple reading of the Book of Revelation itself. Revelation has a lot of "soon," "near," and "quickly" language that is said to indicate just a few years. For example, Revelation 1:1 says these things "must soon take place." Similarly, Revelation 1:3 says, "the time is near." Revelation 2:16 says, "I am coming to you quickly" (cf. Rev 3:11; 11:14; 16:15). Is this kind of language proof that Revelation had to have been fulfilled in AD 70?
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Issue of Nearness Language
02:02 The Nearness Language of Revelation 22
06:36 The Importance of Old Testament Precedent
12:41 How to Understand the Nearness Language of the NT and Revelation
For Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=P5l4y5YRxsM
For the Full Playlist on the dating of the book of Revelation: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0DytkZCGQFyePzehxfUcWy9wGeWrCKf
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
