Topical Encyclopedia The concept of time in the Bible is intricately linked to God's sovereign plan and purpose. Throughout Scripture, time is depicted not merely as a sequence of events but as a divinely orchestrated framework within which God's will is accomplished. The fulfillment of God's purposes in due time underscores His omniscience, omnipotence, and faithfulness.Divine Sovereignty Over Time God's control over time is evident from the very beginning of creation. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This marks the commencement of time as we understand it, initiated by God's creative act. Ecclesiastes 3:1 affirms, "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." This passage highlights the divine order and timing inherent in God's creation. Fulfillment of Promises The Bible is replete with instances where God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing. Galatians 4:4-5 declares, "But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons." The incarnation of Christ is a pivotal event that occurred at the divinely appointed time, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and God's redemptive plan. Patience and Trust in God's Timing Believers are called to trust in God's timing, even when it seems delayed from a human perspective. 2 Peter 3:8-9 reminds us, "Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." This passage encourages patience and trust in God's perfect timing, emphasizing His desire for all to come to repentance. The Appointed Time for Judgment Scripture also speaks of an appointed time for judgment. Acts 17:31 states, "For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead." The certainty of a future judgment underscores the importance of living in accordance with God's will, knowing that His purposes will be fulfilled in due time. Eternal Perspective The Bible encourages believers to adopt an eternal perspective on time. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 exhorts, "For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This perspective helps believers endure present trials, knowing that God's ultimate purposes transcend temporal circumstances. Conclusion The fulfillment of God's purposes in due time is a testament to His faithfulness and sovereignty. Throughout Scripture, believers are reminded to trust in God's perfect timing, assured that His plans are for their ultimate good and His eternal glory. Torrey's Topical Textbook Mark 1:15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent you, and believe the gospel. Torrey's Topical Textbook Galatians 4:4 Library A Sermon for the Time Present Acts I Covenanting According to the Purposes of God. The Census of Israel Book vi. It is with a Full Knowledge of the Dangers and Passions ... Introduction. "Lo, I Come": Application Book iv. The Earlier Books of this Treatise, Written Some Time Ago ... The Secret of Tranquillity The Kingdom of God. Resources Does the Bible say anything about the possibility of time travel? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that Esther was appointed “for such a time as this”? | GotQuestions.org What is the time of Jacob's trouble? | GotQuestions.org Time: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Time in Prophetic Language, Means a Prophetic Year, or 360 Natural Time: All Events of, Predetermined by God Time: All God's Purposes Fulfilled in Due Time Time: Computed by Hours, After the Captivity Time: Daniel's Reckoning of Time, and Times, and Half Times Time: Division of, Into Watches Time: Epochs of Before the Flood Time: Eras from Which, Computed: Accession of Kings Time: Eras from Which, Computed: Building of the Temple Time: Eras from Which, Computed: Nativity of the Patriarchs During the Patriarchal Age Time: Eras from Which, Computed: The Captivity Time: Eras from Which, Computed: The Exodus from Egypt Time: Eras from Which, Computed: The Jubilee Time: One Day is Like One-Thousand Years Time: Part of a Period of, Usually Counted As the Whole Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Accepted Time Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Ancient Time Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Evil Time Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Healing Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Need Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Reformation Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Refreshing Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Restitution of all Things Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Temptation Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Trouble Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Visitation Time: Shortness of Man's Portion of Time: should be Spent in Fear of God Time: The Duration of the World Time: The Heavenly Bodies, Appointed As a Means for Computing Time: The Measure of the Continuance of Anything Time: The Sun-Dial Early Invented for Pointing Out Related Terms |
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