Todd Dennis

Todd Dennis
Much is made in this article of the distinction between the establishment (creation) of a reality, and its manifestation (revelation). This is particularly obvious in the discussion of the kingdom of Christ. What David called characterized as being "from everlasting to everlasting," full pret systems declare not to have been established until AD70. This is opposed to the view that what exists from everlasting to everlasting, was manifested in the events of AD70. Establishment and manifestation are not synonymous, despite heartfelt appeals to the contrary. Something can have long been a reality, yet not have been made manifest for an even longer period. Though "that which is in part" may serve to point to the perfect reality, its removal doesn't equal the establishment of "that which is in full" -- quite the contrary!

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