Commonsense Consummation
As Christians we are taught
to look forward to the return of Christ. However, many do not understand the
full consequence of the consummation of the ages.
Let’s look at it!
In our study, all verses will
come from the New King James Version. (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson,
Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
John 12:32
"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to
Myself."
Most Christians do not
believe that verse, because it flies in the face of tradition.
Romans 8:19-20
19 For
the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the
sons of God.
20 For the creation was subjected
to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
It was not just mankind that
fell victim to the sinful actions of our ancestors. All creation became subject
to the reality of the fall. And, all
creation will be restored in the consummation!
Psalm 148
1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the heights!
2 Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His hosts!
3 Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you stars of light!
4 Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He commanded and they were created.
6 He also established them forever and ever; he made a decree which shall not
pass away.
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all the depths;
8 Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;
9 Mountains and all hills; fruitful trees and all cedars;
10 Beasts and all cattle; creeping things and flying fowl;
11 Kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth;
12 Both young men and maidens; old men and children.
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; his
glory is above the earth and heaven.
14 And He has exalted the horn of His people, the praise of all His saints-- of
the children of
Commonsense Consummation is a
look at the actual consummation of the ages.
Why would all creation praise
God?
As a matter of tradition,
most Christians are taught most of mankind will burn in hell, the
So, is all mankind is part of
creation, and all creation shall praise God, why?
Is it because most of mankind
is being tormented for eternity?
What a demented thought!
Why would most preach such an
end?
Simple! They desire revenge more than forgiveness!
Now, I must admit that such a
view (desiring forgiveness) is difficult.
Matt 5:44a
"But I say to you, love your enemies,…
Does God expect more from us
than He is willing to do?
The answer is no!
Luke 23:34 Then
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they
do." And they divided His garments and cast lots.
Did Christ look down from the
cross and ask something that he knew would not be granted?
That is the majority
teaching, but is it true?
Christ asked forgiveness for
those who nailed Him to the cross. Did
He ask more than the Father was willing to give?
Will all of creation praise
God for “eternal” torment?
Commonsense is not
anti-Christian, but it is lacking in some cases.
I am not demeaning those who
teach that there is a hell or
Full restoration or
reconciliation is the only commonsense conclusion.
Now, here is the 64,000
dollar question.
Do you believe it?
But doesn’t the Bible say,
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
Yes it does!
Look at that verse and search
for the word “whenever.” It is not to be
found.
No matter where you search
the New Testament, “whenever” is never connected with reconciliation to
God! In all cases, those who acknowledge
Christ are reconciled to the Father!
“Whenever” is in the hands of the Father!
If you have not now, you
shall one day acknowledge, Jesus is Lord!
Romans 10:13
For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Rom 14:11
For it is written: "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me,
and every tongue shall confess to God."
Every knee shall bow to God
the Father and shall confess, “Jesus is Lord!”
Ps 150:6 Let
everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!
My special thanks to Michael Burke for his help in
preparing this article.