Hello Doves,

I’ve been reading this site for a couple of years now and really enjoy it!  Though I don’t normally post on here, I have a question that I’m having a hard time with.

I’ve been floating around the idea of pre-trib vs. mid-trib/pre-wrath/post-trib postitions and each side seems to make very convincing arguments backed by scripture for their positions.  A lot of this appears to be dependent on how someone defines the Great Tribulation and how long (7 years vs. 3.5 years, etc.).   I’m not going to go into all the details between the two since I’m sure most of you are familiar with the ideas.
 
It appears that Paul mentions several times that we are to await the Lord’s coming at any moment, thus the doctrine of imminence.  However, Peter was told (at the end of the gospel of John) by Jesus how he would die and that it would be at an old age, which presumably, would mean that Jesus wouldn’t come back until at least after Peter died. 
 
Anyway to get to my question….did Paul not know that Peter was told this?  If he knew, then why preach on the imminent return of our LORD, unless I am misunderstanding scripture?

I honestly don’t want this to turn into a debate on why pre-trib is correct or why mid-trib/pre-wrath/post trib are correct.  Because really, when it happens, I seriously doubt there will be people in Heaven claiming that they were right and someone else was wrong.  I’m just looking for solid Biblical answers as to why it appears that Paul was teaching imminency based on what Jesus told Peter.

 

Thank you!

Matt