What Was One Way That Early Christians Refuted the Criticism

What was one way that early Christians refuted the criticism that Jesus had failed to fulfill many scriptural promises?

A) by pointing out that the timeframe for the unfolding of the promises has not been revealed; therefore,it's presumptuous to claim that the promises should have come true already
B) by reinterpreting the promises
C) by saying that quoting Scriptures that do not support their claims is devil's work
D) by reinterpreting Scripture