Preterist Papers

We are pleased to present this study on “Satan” by Francis Beffert to help bring clarity to this important subject. In these papers we are seeking to by-pass traditional thinking and use sound hermeneutical principles to determine the meaning of the Biblical text. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/64-a-study-of-satan-by-francis-beffert/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ 64 A Study of "Satan" by Francis Beffert https://youtu.be/XUDug-M_58M

Was the temptation of Jesus an internal dialogue where Jesus was seeking to determine the will of God as distinct of the Jewish expectation? In these papers we are seeing to strip away false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder the full understanding of the Biblical text. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/63-did-the-devil-tempt-jesus/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ 63 Did the Devil Tempt Jesus? https://youtu.be/LACVfcIoYd4

The purpose of this discussion is to show New Testament references to Satan, as the superhuman enemy of God, are in error. The word satan actually means “adversary,” a common, morally neutral noun. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/61-problems-with-the-word-satan-in-the-new-testament/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Problems with the Word of "satan" in the New Testament https://youtu.be/UvOBnHOv31w

Tradition maintains the serpent in the garden was “Satan,” a fallen angel, and the cause of our depraved condition. However, this is not supported by scripture. Instead of following traditions or making unfounded assumptions, let’s see what we find when we let scripture interpret scripture. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/59-serpent-in-the-garden-was-not-satan/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Genesis Establishes Essential Spiritual Truths https://youtu.be/fHVsOS3QISc

Is Genesis 1 to 11 literally true? Does the text itself tell us? How do we know? In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the Bible. Scripture must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/58-genesis-establishes-essential-spiritual-truths/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Genesis Establishes Essential Spiritual Truths https://youtu.be/YcwWbYLhh6s

This is a surprising view of the glorious throne scene of Revelation 4. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men. ” Scripture must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/57-the-throne-scene-of-revelation-4/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ The Throne Scene of Revelation 4 https://youtu.be/mIjXmee4_gY

A repeated phrase of Revelation states “they did not repent”. Who is this referring to? Josephus tells us repeatedly the zealots did not repent. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/55-josephus-they-did-not-repent/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Josephus: "They did not Repent" https://youtu.be/0C0GsSQkTvo

Who were the prince, the anointed one, the desolator and desolated in Daniel 9? In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/54-desolations-are-determined/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Desolations Are Determined https://youtu.be/jOCXzU6VrwA

“The Wars of the Jews” by Josephus appears to explain the ten kings, three fallen kings, and little horn of Daniel 7. See what you think. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/53-three-fallen-kings-and-the-little-horn/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Seven Kings of Revelation https://youtu.be/7siqcKNItBU

To interpret the meaning of the seven kings of Revelation 17:9-11, we need to take into account the movement that was central in Josephus’s history, “The Wars of the Jews.” He tells us the zealots were the fourth philosophy of Israel. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/52-seven-kings-of-revelation/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Seven Kings of Revelation https://youtu.be/ZBDRdcaQEGk

Looking into translation missteps and repeated phrases helps us unlock the meaning of Revelation. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/51-key-repeated-patterns-of-revelation/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Song Of Moses https://youtu.be/5cvmdHMPzKY

The Song of Moses was like no other song. It was concerning Israel's rejection of Yahweh’s loving care, their descent into perversity and their final national judgment, ending the Old Covenant. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/50-song-of-moses/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Song Of Moses https://youtu.be/Ex4-KXHR2Hk

Why are so many Christians waiting for Jesus to “return” when He is already here with us? Are we believing the traditions of men? In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/49-no-future-second-coming/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Who was Gog https://youtu.be/P4c6bqadAtk

Could Haman, in the book of Esther, be Gog of Ezekiel 38 and 39? We explore what appears to be an outlandish idea. In these videos, we seek to strip away futurist assumptions and interpret the Bible using a sound contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/48-who-was-gog/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Who was Gog https://youtu.be/ni90Z0UO49Y

We examine the notion of "The Rapture” and find it to be lacking in Biblical basis. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/47-the-rapture-is-not-biblical/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ The Rapture is Not Biblical https://youtu.be/PEL-KQR8moY

In this video we have departed from our preterist content to examine the Biblical basis of government, the way we have deviated from those teachings, and the personal corrections that need to take place to restore right government. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/46-biblical-basis-of-government/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Biblical Basis of Government https://youtu.be/asgGPKH_HK0

45 Biblical Answer to Tyranny We are departing from strictly preterist content to take a look at the meaning of Romans 13 and the Biblical answer to tyranny. Your communications are always welcome at contact@preteristpapers.com Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/45-biblical-answer-to-tyranny/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Biblical Answer to Tyranny https://youtu.be/RalUn8KdqSY

44 Daniel 12 Corresponds to Matthew 24 In this presentation, we have two goals: To show the remarkable correspondence of Daniel 12 and Matthew 24 AND make the case Daniel 12 could not possibly be in our future. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/44-daniel-12-corresponds-to-matthew-24/ References: See Daniel Rogers blog https://labornotinvain.com/2017/06/20/daniel-rogers-2-comparing-matthew-24-to-daniel-12/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Daniel 12 Corresponds to Matthew 24 https://youtu.be/dHHg2R7twKE

43 Daniel 11, An Interpretation Daniel 11 gives the reader an overview of the events of the 500 years before the birth of Messiah—from the Persian kings to Herod. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/43-daniel-11-an-interpretation/ References: Adam Maarschalk’s website:(https://adammaarschalk.com), refer to work on Daniel 2, The Fourth Kingdom https://adammaarschalk.com/2017/01/10/rome-congratulated-israel-on-becoming-the-fourth-kingdom-of-daniel-2/ Bruce Gore book: http://www.brucegore.com/brucewgore/Products.aspx _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Daniel 11, An Interpretation https://youtu.be/JeyOm078LHY

42 Rome was not the Beast We examine the description of the Beast and find it does not fit Rome, but rather, first century Israel. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/42-rome-was-not-the-beast/ References: Adam Maarschalk’s website:(https://adammaarschalk.com), refer to work on the beast https://adammaarschalk.com/beast-of-revelation/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Rome was not the Beast https://youtu.be/v1PpD1VyiDg

41 Accuser of Brothers First century temple leadership and the zealots fulfill the prophecy of the dragon of Revelation 12. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/41-accuser-of-brothers/ References: Adam Maarschalk’s website:(https://adammaarschalk.com), refer to work on the beast https://adammaarschalk.com/beast-of-revelation/ _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Accuser of Brothers https://youtu.be/D3iuKOcSebM

This is an addendum to video and paper #39 with further evidence that 666 was a reference to Solomon. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/40-addendum-to-beast-666/ References: Daniel Roger's website:(https://labornotinvain.com/) “David Had Two Sons: Shedding Light on 666” posted 10/22/2020 _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ Addendum to the Beast 666 https://youtu.be/xUXn7tvZLX8

Here we explore what the number 666 would have recalled for devout first century hearers. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/39-the-beast-666-an-investigation/ References: Adam Maarschalk’s website:(https://adammaarschalk.com) _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ 39 The Beast 666 - An Investigation https://youtu.be/_NKA1OA4Xfs

38 The Beast Part 3 We take a quick and somewhat tentative view of Revelation 13, the beast chapter. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology” also known as preterism. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/38-the-beast-part-3/ References: Adam Maarschalk’s website:(https://adammaarschalk.com), Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, Beast _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ The Beast Part 3 https://youtu.be/yetzoEJySHQ

37 The Beast Part 2 In this paper we explore the self-destructive nature of the beast, its composition, its cruelty, and its false prophet. In these videos, we are seeking to strip away the false assumptions and unbiblical “traditions of men” that hinder understanding the nature of “the Day of the Lord” or “the second coming,” as it is commonly called. The meaning of this event is obscured by futuristic assumptions and must be comprehended using a sound, contextual hermeneutic allowing scripture to interpret scripture. We are espousing “fulfilled eschatology”. Download this paper free at: https://preteristpapers.com/37-the-beast-part-2/ References: 1. Adam Maarschalk’s website:(https://adammaarschalk.com), look for "Beast of Revelation", and "An Overview of the Zealot Movement and 12 Key Leaders" for more in-depth research. 2. See Fact sheet/video 21 for further information on the 10 kings. (Recorded before our revision of Israel as the 4th kingdom/4th beast) 2. See Fact sheet/video 28 for further discussion of the identity of the Beast. 3. See Fact sheet/video 34 for further discussion of the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11(Theory) 4. See Fact sheet/video 36 for further discussion of the Beast Part 1 Don K. Preston: http://www.donkpreston.com & http://www.bibleprophecy.com William Bell Jr.: http://www.allthingsfulfilled.com Samuel G. Dawson: http://www.samuelgdawson.com Daniel Rogers: http://www.labornotinvain.com Michael Sullivan: http://www.fullpreterism.com Adam Maarschalk: http://www.adammaarschalk.com David B. Curtis: http://www.bereanbiblechurch.org _________________________________________________ Got Questions or Topic Suggestions? Contact Us Here: https://preteristpapers.com/contact-us/ ________________________________________________ The Beast Part 2 https://youtu.be/suaRw9iqrb4