'Some still living' disproves literal truth of the bible

In Matt 16:10-13 Jesus seems to be saying not to look to the opinions/teachings of what men have to say about God, but look to the truth of whom Christ declares Himself to be. This leads to the truth of vs 19 where Jesus reveals that the only true work can we do on earth in His name is work that has already been done by Him in heaven.Blessings

This reply was shared with a Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. I do not expect most unbelievers will accept this truth, but it may cause some sinners to enter into the salvation our Lord gives,"Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." (Acts 2:38-39).

I know God's word has never failed to save those who repent according to Acts 2:38, those the Lord our God is calling to Himself according to Acts 2:39.Maybe you would like to show the Believers at this forum where/when you think God's prophetic word has failed?

There is a big difference between Jesus "coming in His kingdom" (Matt 16:28) which he did after His resurrection (Matt 28:18-20), and Jesus "coming again" (John 14:3) to be Lord over all the earth (Zech 14:9).Those who refuse our Lord's salvation kingdom now will not be a part of His kingdom when He comes again.It's as simple and as difficult as that!

As for the Matt 16:28 "some" seeing the Son of Man coming in His kingdom, I seem to have read in Rev 19 where John was given a vision of our Lord's future return at the end of the age.As for Matt 24, the end of the age will come when the Church on earth finishes the work on earth our Lord has called us to do in verse 14,"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."Will you be a part of this work our Lord Jesus has called us to do?

I gave you specific answers to your questions concerning Matt 16 & 24.The problem seems to be that you do not receive the answers Jay, I, or other believing Christians give you.Since you seem to be an unbeliever, I cannot give you answers that you can hear until you enter by the door into God's salvation: When one asks the right questions, then they are ready for the rigtht answers.Blessings

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 John 5:10-13The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself ; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son. And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life ; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.Those that repent according to Acts 2:38, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins, and receive the gift of God's Spirit,

Once you tell me that you are a believing Christian according to John 10:7-9, we can go on from there.

Many times Jay and I have given you and others the truth of what the Bible has to say. I claim there are many parts of the Bible, including many prophesies, that unbelievers will not receive, nor can they understand.There is one truth an unbeliever must do before he can understand many other parts of Scripture: Continuing to "debate" unbelievers on parts of Scripture they cannot understand before they believe in Him who God has sent is a waste of our times. If you and others have a genuine desire to believe in Him whom God has sent, there are Believers here that are ready and willing to help you find Him. Until then .....................Edited by John 10:10, : added sentence

What is obvious is that you have no desire to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ whom God sent for your salvation.A shame what unbelief does!

Then you are unwilling to be saved by the method that Christ gave to the Church to bring sinners into His salvation, I will leave to ICANT the foolishness of debating one who has no interest in the faith that comes from "hearing & receiving the word of Christ," especially the events that will preceed His return to establish His kingdom on earth, and final judgment for the unrighteous.Edited by John 10:10, : No reason given.