Then why does IMJ argue with me about it?I agree with you, Patrick. I too think that Jesus was extending the time till things erupted.
As for who is thinking that the commandment in Mt 16:20 is a permanent and ever lasting command... go and read further back than just the quote you are responding to in post #753 (you can just click on the blue arrow inside the quote box and it will take you to your original post).
I think you will find that IMJ is saying that all the commands are eternal and everlasting, and then Tambora pulled Matthew 16:20 out to suggest that all the commands are in question as to being eternal and everlasting... that IMJ is wrong about her claim that what Jesus has commanded are to obeyed for all time.
IMJ does agree, as I remember reading the conversation, that Matthew 16:20 wasn't for all time.
God bless.
It is obvious by that verse (and others) that all of the commands of Jesus are not for everyone at all times.
Which renders IMJ's statement false.
IMJ's false statement said:Nothing Yeshua preached is worthless or does not apply to us.