2:19
Now at this time there were not signs in the heavens, at least not on anything like a literal realisation of this verse. I would say that there are two things we need to be aware of. One is not to take a purely literal interpretation of verses such as these, that can limit the application and meaning of the verse. The other is that we are still looking ahead. The realisation of Joel’s prophecy had now started, but it is still ongoing.
2:20,21
There are more cosmic signs and an explicit pointing towards the “great and glorious day of the Lord”. The beginning of Acts had referred to the return of Christ, and the whole of the New Testament is founded on the principle that Jesus Christ will return as Lord of All to judge the world. There is one way to be saved, and that is by calling on the name of the Lord. I.e. putting our trust in the name of the Lord.
No comments:
Post a Comment