Preterism Obviates The Physical Resurrection Of Believers

   The following was posted this morning at Gary DeMar’s “American Vision” forum.  I’m uncertain how long it will remain until it gets removed, but I have decided to post it here as well. 

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One of the characteristics of modern-day Preterism, is its bold assertion that the prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation have all been fulfilled, with the exception of the last two chapters. Unfortunately, this belief facilitates a number of subtle heresies, including the denial of the physical resurrection of believers..

Joseph Vincent: “Futurism Is A Disease”

  Kansas City pastor Joseph Vincent is pulling no punches in his campaign against Biblical orthodoxy.  In an urgent plea to Hyper-Preterist leaders, Vincent likened Futurism to a disease!  Vincent writes:

“If we truly believe that preterism is the true Gospel delivered to us all, and if we truly believe that futurism is a disease or a twisted interpretation of Scripture, then we should be sold out to pursuing the advancement of delivering this true message of a fulfilled Gospel.”

Once again, Hyper-Preterists never cease to amaze us.  Contrary to the claims of Vincent, the inspired apostle Paul compared Hyper-Preterism to gangrene, when he rebuked the teachings of Hymeneus and Philetus (2 Tim. 2: 17-18).  Folks like Vincent would now have Christendom believe that Paul’s warning only applied to a pre-A.D. 70 time frame, and that the doctrines of Hymeneus and Philetus are now o.k. to preach!