[af_vet_1981]

Hymenaeus and Philetus didn’t believe what was being taught by the apostles. The apostles didn’t teach “that the resurrection is past already” (they were talking about the resurrection of the dead in Christ). I have seen people in these threads claim that the resurrection of the dead in Christ has already come. They are referred to as Preterists. Hymenaeus and Philetus didn’t understand even what the apostles were teaching.

I find it more likely that they understood but developed a different interpretation in some areas which seemed better to them; call them the first protestants if you will; we don't know exactly why but we know

For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

[CynicalBear]

>>I find it more likely that they understood but developed a different interpretation in some areas which seemed better to them; call them the first protestants if you will; we don't know exactly why but we know<<

They are more like Catholics and indeed some Protestant denominations. Catholics believe that the “church” has superseded the nation of Israel when scripture teaches that Israel will always be God’s chosen people and God will deal with them as a nation again during the tribulation.

[metmom]

I find it more likely that they understood but developed a different interpretation in some areas which seemed better to them; call them the first protestants if you will; we don't know exactly why but we know

Funny you should comment on interpretation because that's YOUR interpretation of that verse. And that verse no where suggests what your interpretation is.