“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis 1:1
In the beginning of What?
In the beginning of time, or better titled: The Ages.
What are “The Ages”?
“The Ages” is a classification framework commonly utilized to categorize various periods of time in human history, with notable examples being the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, among others.
Has He not declared the end from the beginning already?
Yes, He has.
“I make known the end from the beginning” Isaiah 46:10
Yes, God has declared the end from the beginning, unveiling His plans and purposes for humanity throughout history, hinting at the final destiny of His creation.
Various prophecies and promises in the Bible showcase God’s divine insight into the future. In Isaiah 46:10, He boldly asserts that His purpose will prevail and His plans will be accomplished. It is in this verse that God establishes His unwavering sovereignty and unparalleled ability to bring His plans to fruition, demonstrating that nothing can stand in the way of His divine intentions.
Jesus Is The Promised Messiah
The biblical narrative carries on with a bold proclamation of a promised Messiah who will graciously rescue humanity from the grasp of sin and reunite them with the divine presence of God. This pledge finds its complete fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ, who exemplified a life untouched by wrongdoing, suffered on the cross, and triumphantly triumphed over death, extending the invaluable gifts of salvation and everlasting life to those who believe. Through His sacrificial death and glorious resurrection, Jesus set into motion the grandest scheme of redemption conceivable, encompassing the entirety of creation.
Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth – those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
John 5:28, 29
In the book of Revelation, God reveals a meticulously detailed account of the end times, final judgment, and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. This awe-inspiring culmination highlights His supreme triumph over evil, the definitive defeat of Satan, the glorious resurrection of the righteous, and the resounding victory of His kingdom.
The Final Judgment
And I saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The earth and sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide. 12 I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. 13 The sea gave up its dead, and death and the grave[a] gave up their dead. And all were judged according to their deeds. 14 Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. 15 And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire. – Revelation 20:11
Understanding the Scripture shows that God has clearly revealed the ultimate purpose and conclusion of everything right from the beginning. Even before things begin, God unveils the carefully crafted plan that spans across time and space. Every part of existence falls into place in God’s well-designed masterpiece, like different threads in a beautiful artwork. It is clear that God’s intentions and ultimate goals are evident throughout the entire biblical narrative.
God reveals His plans with unwavering certainty, ensuring that His divine will prevails. As we navigate life’s journey, we find comfort in the unwavering assurance that God holds the future and that His ultimate plan for redeeming and restoring humanity will unquestionably come to pass.
And can we confidently affirm that prophets prophesy because God is actively involved not only in the past but also in the future? Is He restricted by our linear understanding of time? Certainly not. He possesses boundless power, granting us our own abilities, limited only by the magnificent story that He has written.
God’s Word is never fallen on deaf ears, God;s Word is only heard by those given Hearing to Hear.
The powerful and clear Word of God reaches receptive hearts and attentive minds, resonating through the essence of existence. It extends beyond the limits of physical hearing and echoes within the depths of consciousness. Those with a receptive spirit, granted by God, can truly understand and embrace its meaning. Open to profound wisdom, revelation, and spiritual enlightenment, these souls embrace the divine messages embedded within God’s words.
