What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:24? Then the end will come “Then” ties directly to the resurrection order in 1 Corinthians 15:22-23. Once every believer has been raised, history reaches its appointed finale. “The end” is not annihilation but the divinely scheduled climax when time gives way to eternity (2 Peter 3:10-13). Jesus talked about this finish line in Matthew 24:14, explaining that the gospel will be preached “and then the end will come.” Paul pictures it as the moment when every purpose of God for this present age is completed (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 21:1-4). Key ideas: • A definite, scheduled conclusion—no endless cycle, no uncertainty. • God’s plan for redemption, judgment, and renewal will have run its full course. When He hands over the kingdom to God the Father “He” is Jesus Christ, the reigning Messiah (Psalm 110:1; Luke 1:32-33). Throughout the millennium and the final judgment He governs in visible authority (Revelation 20:4-6). At the consummation He presents the completed, purified kingdom to the Father (Revelation 11:15). This hand-off does not end Christ’s reign; rather, it highlights the harmony within the Trinity (John 5:22-23). The Son’s mediatorial role—representing God to creation and creation to God—has achieved its goal, so He joyfully submits the finished work to the Father while continuing to reign “for ever and ever” (Revelation 22:3-5). After He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power Before the transfer, Jesus eliminates every rival force: • Satan and his hosts—crushed and consigned to the lake of fire (Hebrews 2:14; Revelation 20:10). • Human rebellion—every knee bowing, every tongue confessing (Philippians 2:10-11; Revelation 19:11-21). • Death itself—“The last enemy to be destroyed is death” (1 Corinthians 15:26). “Dominion, authority, and power” cover the full spectrum of spiritual and earthly opposition. Christ’s victory is total (Colossians 2:15; Ephesians 1:20-22). Nothing hostile remains to threaten God’s people or God’s glory. summary 1 Corinthians 15:24 lays out a simple, unstoppable sequence: Christ completes the resurrection, brings time to its ordained finish, eradicates every opposing force, and ceremonially delivers the perfected kingdom to the Father. The verse assures believers that history is moving toward a literal, victorious conclusion where God’s reign is uncontested, His people are secure, and His purposes are fully realized. |
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