The importance of the right interpretive framework surfaces even before Mr. Preston can present his first so-called argument. His introduction has two illustrative shortfalls. First, he writes:
. . . Revelation speaks of events that "must shortly come
. . . to pass." (Revelation 1:1-3).
It is crucial – even vital – for us to see that Mr. Preston has VIOLATED his own quest for a proper understanding of the proposition. Countless works have identified Rev 1:19 as the key to understand the Book's three historical contexts:
. . . (1) the things which thou hast seen (past),
. . . (2) the things which are (present), and
. . . (3) the things which shall be (future).
Because Mr. Preston has FAILED to see the importance of this THREE PART KEY, HE WRONGLY FORCES EVERYTHING TO FIT HIS MISGUIDED FOCUS ON THINGS THAT "must shortly come to PASS" (eggus) and other similar phrases such as "quickly," "near," or "at hand." Behind these words are the important Greek words "tavcos," "eggus," or "mevllw." However, Mr. Preston errs in thinking that these are technical words with precise meanings.
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