James you cited <<
Verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. (Matt. x. 23). (2)Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. (Matt. xvi. 28). (3Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. (Matt. xiiv. 34).>>
James along with your studies of Paul's Christ consider these verses very carefully. You are correct. It really did occur as stated. Dan if it didn't it was a lie and your Messiah isn't very reliable.
Well the reason Christianity hasn't solved this paradox is simple. It all goes back to whether Jesus the man or the Spirit of God is realized as the "Christ." And the duality of man as Paul so clearly as "the second man is the Lord from Heaven" states and it was not changed when Rome edited his works to fit into Peter's (and Romes Holy Catholic Church0 teaching of a historical Messiah.
We are reminded by Paul and Luke about 100 times of the indwelling God. Until you experience this you are not saved (as you like to put it (I prefer becoming one with God) and this experience rather confession, repentence, baptism, etc.
is the coming of Christ in you.
This is just one of many ways the Romans failed to understand the true Christ and the reason people today cannot see the indwelling God.
Now another thing if you please. Paul said we would have the mind of Christ. Now he also is liar if this isn't true.
The fact you haven't experienced it does not negate the fact
that it is your Messiah. Also this confirms the new covenant if you will. God says he will write his laws in our minds and hearts and we will be His son. When this happens do you question you will have the mind of Christ?
James give some deep thought and ask yourself which makes more sense to you as truth. I know Dan will come back with
his usual denials and conflicting scripture. The above concept is new to you I know; but research and true study require an open mind to possibilities rather than a repeat of others theology of tradition.
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