The term "final" in a biblical context often relates to the ultimate or conclusive events, decisions, or states as described in Scripture. This concept is frequently associated with eschatological themes, divine judgment, and the fulfillment of God's promises.

Final Judgment

The Final Judgment is a pivotal theme in Christian eschatology, where God will judge the living and the dead. This event is described in several passages throughout the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of the Final Judgment in Matthew 25:31-46, where He describes the separation of the righteous from the unrighteous, likening them to sheep and goats. The righteous will inherit eternal life, while the unrighteous will face eternal punishment.

Revelation 20:11-15 provides a vivid depiction of the Final Judgment, where John describes a great white throne and the books being opened. "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books" (Revelation 20:12). This passage underscores the finality and comprehensive nature of God's judgment.

Finality of Christ's Sacrifice

The finality of Christ's sacrifice is a cornerstone of Christian theology. Hebrews 10:12-14 emphasizes that Christ's offering was once and for all, contrasting it with the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament. "But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified" (Hebrews 10:12-14). This passage highlights the completeness and sufficiency of Jesus' atoning work.

Final State of Believers and Unbelievers

The Bible speaks of the final state of both believers and unbelievers. For believers, the final state is one of eternal life and communion with God. Revelation 21:3-4 describes the new heaven and new earth, where God will dwell with His people: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away'" (Revelation 21:3-4).

Conversely, the final state of unbelievers is one of separation from God. Revelation 20:15 states, "And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire" . This underscores the eternal consequences of rejecting God's salvation.

Final Authority of Scripture

The final authority of Scripture is a fundamental belief in Christianity, affirming that the Bible is the ultimate guide for faith and practice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work" . This passage affirms the sufficiency and authority of Scripture in guiding believers.

Final Words of Jesus

The final words of Jesus, often referred to as the Great Commission, are found in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey His commands. "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age'" (Matthew 28:18-20). These words encapsulate the mission and purpose of the Church until the end of the age.1. (a.) Pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term.

2. (a.) Conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue.

3. (a.) Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.

1067. geenna -- Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a ...
... 1066, 1067. geenna. 1068 . Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a
symbolic name for the final place of punishment of the ungodly. ...
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5598. O -- the last letter of the Gr. alphabet
... Zodhiates, ) -- the final letter of the Greek alphabet; (figuratively) God's
(endlessness), in contrast to -- the first letter of the Greek alphabet which ...
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2078. eschatos -- last, extreme
... finally, till the end. 2078 (from , "end, last") -- properly, last, final
(the furthest, extreme-end). 2078 ("future things"), the ...
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1062. gamos -- a wedding
... This eschatological celebration is described in Mt 22:2-10 and Rev 19:7-9 -- "and
apparently occurs at the final day of the seven-year Tribulation" (G. Archer ...
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4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand
... locking) whole; . 4920 ("put facts together") means to arrive at a or final
understanding (complete with ). Accordingly, 4920 () is ...
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2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... [2596 () is written '' or '' before a vowel. So too, loses the final before
an initial diphthong (cf. BDF 17; MH 61-62; R 206-208). ...
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498. antitasso -- to range in battle against, to set oneself ...
... 498 ("to resist") means to " of something," ie its -- from its very "set
up" (organization) to the final way it is "ordered.". [498 ...
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3131. manna -- manna
... 'As was the first Redeemer,' so ran the Midrash, 'so shall be the final Redeemer;
as the first Redeemer caused the manna to fall from heaven, even so shall the ...
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1301. diatereo -- to keep carefully
... 1301 (from 1223 , "through, thoroughly," intensifying 5083 , "guard") -- properly,
keep () to ensure (staying for "successful final delivery"). ...
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5084. teresis -- a watching, hence imprisonment, a keeping
... of precepts). Cognate: 5084 -- final safe-keeping (well-kept preservation),
emphasizing the of being kept . See 5083 (). [5084 () accordingly ...
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319. acharith -- the after-part, end
... Word Origin from achar Definition the after-part, end NASB Word Usage come (2),
descendants (1), end (20), final end (1), final period (1), future (7), last (8 ...
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7611. sheerith -- rest, residue, remnant, remainder
... From sha'ar; a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion -- that had escaped,
be left, posterity, remain(-der), remnant, residue, rest. ...
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The Final Conflict.
... EXPOSITION OF THE APOCALYPSE. The Final Conflict. "And I saw ... 11,12. It is
therefore significantly applied to the final battle. Thus ...
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The Final Unmasking.
... THE FINAL UNMASKING. For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed;
and hid, that shall not be known."Matthew 10:26; Luke 12:2. ...
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Final Admonitions.
... EXPOSITION OF THE APOCALYPSE. Final Admonitions. "And he said to me, These
words are faithful and true. And the Lord, the God of ...
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Final Perseverance
... Final Perseverance. A Sermon (No.75). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, March 23, 1856,
by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. ...
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The Final Warning.
... 38. THE FINAL WARNING. [Illustration: Chapter header.] "I saw another angel
come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth ...
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The Final Disillusion
... SAINT AUGUSTIN II THE FINAL DISILLUSION. ... That, for Augustin, was the final disillusion.
In spite of it, he did not separate openly from the sect. ...
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The Final Conflict and Heaven the Final
... The Final Conflict and Heaven The Final. XII. The Final 8,9,8,8,9,8,6,6,4,8,
8. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme. [408]Philip Nicolai.1598. ...
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It is the Final Court of Appeal.
... Chapter Fourteen Application of the Argument II. It Is the Final Court of
Appeal. It is not a question of what I think, or of what ...
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The Final Controversies in Jerusalem
... The Ministry VI The Final Controversies in Jerusalem. ... The few months preceding his
final appearance in Jerusalem had been devoted to the journey to the cross. ...
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The Final Arrest
... Lesson 47 The Final Arrest. Paul's ... doom. Through their efforts, Paul was
again arrested, and hurried away to his final imprisonment. ...
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Final (16 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Pertaining to the end or conclusion; last;
terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term. ...Final (16 Occurrences). ...
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Last (1087 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Final; as, last dance, last in line,
last chance. 2. (a.) Being after all the others, similarly ...
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Gog (12 Occurrences)
... In both cases alike the vision describes the final workings of the world's evil
and its results in connection with the kingdom of God, only the starting-point ...
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Nahum (3 Occurrences)
... The subject of this prophecy is the approaching complete and final destruction of
Nineveh, the capital of the great and at that time flourishing Assyrian empire ...
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Judgment (430 Occurrences)
... The "whole band" spoken of by Mark were gathered together in the palace court. Judgment,
The final. ... 8. (n.) The final award; the last sentence. Int. ...
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Proper (62 Occurrences)
... which are generally adjectives; and formations by means of the ending -am or -on,
as Adullam, Zalmon, Gideon, or, with the rejection of the final -n, Shilo(h ...
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Jehoiachin (20 Occurrences)
... Then, after the reign of his successor Zedekiah and the final deportation are narrated,
the account of his release from prison 37 years afterward and the honor ...
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Perseverance (27 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Continuance in a state of grace until it is succeeded by a state of glory;
sometimes called final perseverance, and the perseverance of the saints. ...
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Perdition (14 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Entire loss; utter destruction; ruin; esp., the utter loss of the soul,
or of final happiness in a future state; future misery or eternal death. ...
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Sirach
... How are we to explain the final chapter in the Greek? The present writer
thinks it is due to an attempt to represent in writing ...
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