The Olivet Discourse - The Mystery Revealed

by Thomas C. Nixon


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 5/30/2003

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 204
ISBN : 9781410730831
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 204
ISBN : 9781410739216

About the Book

The purpose of this volume, i.e., 'The Olivet Discourse-The Mystery Revealed' is to give the correct answer to the mystery surrounding the Olivet Discourse. The Discourse also is known by bible scholars as the 'little Apocalypse.' This 'title' was given to the Discourse in consideration of the book of Revelation, which has been called the 'big Apocalypse.' The word 'apocalypse' is derived from a Greek word that means 'revelation.'

This discourse or apocalyptic prophecy was given by Jesus to His disciples as they sat on the Mount of Olives with the temple of Herod in full view. Hence the name, Olivet Discourse. Jesus told His disciples of certain future events that would happen. Beginning at that time and extending to the end of the world. These things included His second Advent and the end of human history on earth.

There is a mystery associated with the interpretation of the Olivet Discourse as it was recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. The Discourse is recorded in such a way that it seems the tribulation of Matt. 24:21 was the very same event as the tribulation of v. 29. In reality there are two distinct tribulations in the Discourse. These tribulations are separated by a time period over 1900 years in length. The first tribulation occurred from AD 66 to 70 and was the terrible event of the Roman-Jewish war of those years. The second tribulation is future at this date in 2002.

Because of this mistaken interpretation many now believe the Advent of Christ took place after the tribulation of v. 21, and that it was a 'spiritual coming.' Because of this interpretation there has been, in recent decades, a resurgence of belief in the doctrines of Preterism. (The word Preterism is derived from the idea that the second Advent (and other prophecies) have been fulfilled in the past).

The seemingly overwhelming mystery of the Discourse is the historical time of 'this generation' of Matt. 24:34. This verse has baffled bible scholars from the time it was written to the present. Thus there has been a great deal of comment on it over the centuries and down even to the present year of 2002.

St. John Chrysostom (AD 347-408). Chrysostom was apparently among the first bible scholars to comment on the Discourse. St. Chrysostom was one of the early church fathers and he commented on the Discourse in his Homily # LXXVI.

There also have been a great many writers who have commented on the Discourse. Among them are the late C.S. Lewis who wrote in his book, 'The World's Last Night, that Jesus was 'mistaken' when He said (in Matt. 24:34) that, '...this generation shall not pass until all these things are fulfilled.' Lewis believed, as do most writers, that Jesus was referring to the generation of men living at the time He gave the Discourse. That idea is clearly refuted by history. The proof is in this volume.


About the Author

Mr. Nixon is the author of several books including 'The Time of the End in the Book of Daniel' and 'A Stranger Story Never Told–An Angelic Encounter' and 'The Time of the End in the Book of Revelation.'

He is a life member of the International Society of Poets. He currently resides with his wife, Jerry Mae, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.