“Peter also wrote that “the end of all things was near.” (IPeter 4:7)”
Yes, and?
“He wrote that to the Jewish diaspora living during his day. (IPeter 1:1), not to us. So do you reject Peter’s words, the man whom you view to be the first pope???”
Nope. I just understand them properly. Peter was right. The end of all things was and is near. We have been in the last days for 2,000 years. Also, Peter was writing to me now as much as anyone back then. Scripture is timeless in a sense in that it possesses an anagogical message for all generations.
“We have been in the last days for 2,000 years.”
No according to Christ and Paul. Methinks you need to reread their words and not the creeds with regards to this.
“This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world. Romans 1:8
but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to obedience of faith; Romans 16:26
...the gospel which has come to you, just as in all the world... Colossians 1:5-6
...the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. Colossians 1:23
The end of all things is near...1 Peter 4:7
You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. James 5:8-9
Jesus said the end would come when the gospel had been preached throughout the whole world. Paul wrote that the gospel had, indeed, been preached throughout the whole world. Peter and James (among others) both wrote that the end was near and that Lord was coming soon.
Sola scriptura. Your creeds don’t match the Word of Christ. I don’t believe you, your creeds, or your sect.
I like that word, anagogical...
: interpretation of a word, passage, or text (as of
Scripture or poetry) that finds beyond the literal,
allegorical, and moral senses a fourth and ultimate spiritual or mystical sense
Apparently it is a word that means 'spiritual' that was invented for people who want others to think they are a little more intellectual than the average folk...