And shed his blood as ransom for our sins, and then rose for our redemption (by the power of god, well-pleased with his begotten son).
So that the kingdom may be empowered to take root. Not in the future (as surmised till now). But, as he told the high priest of the jews, "Henceforth," which people have usually interpreted as "someday----some time in the future." But which actually means NOW, RIGHT NOW.
Not when he breaks through the sky, two thousand yrs later. But Henceforth, right now, you shall see the son of man "glorified" (ie. coming in the clouds, as they said in those days.)
So that the kingdom may be empowered to take root. Not in the future (as surmised till now). But, as he told the high priest of the jews, "Henceforth," which people have usually interpreted as "someday----some time in the future." But which actually means NOW, RIGHT NOW.
Not when he breaks through the sky, two thousand yrs later. But Henceforth, right now, you shall see the son of man "glorified" (ie. coming in the clouds, as they said in those days.)