The Conflict Ended

 

Four Steps of a Completed Work

 

In the narration of the world of creation, what statement is made concerning its completion?

 

“Thus the heavens and earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.” Genesis 2:1,2.

 

Note – God’s word here referred to was “very good,” Genesis 1:31. Had it not been for sin, the three steps we shall now study would not have followed this first plan of God.

 

When expiring on the cross, what did Christ say to indicate that the conflict was ended?

 

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30.

 

Note – Christ came into the world to save sinners. Costly though the price was, He paid it. Bitter as the cup, He drank its last dregs. In that final moment He said, “It is finished.”

 

At the pouring out of the seventh plague, what announcement will be made?

 

“The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne saying, “It is done!” Revelation 16:17. 

 

Note – This outpouring of God’s wrath is upon rejecters of Heaven’s mercy. Human probation has closed, and when the great voice cries, “It is done,” Christ starts on His way to earth the second time.

 

And when the new heavens and the new earth have appeared, and the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, has descended from God and become the metropolis of the new creation, what announcement will then be made?

 

“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.” Revelation 21:5,6.

 

Pleasures Forevermore

 

What did God promise will be no more in the new earth?

 

“No longer will there is any curse. The throne of God and the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.” Revelation 22:3,4.

 

How does Isaiah describe the condition of all the earth?

 

“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lied won with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play with the cobra, and the young child put his hand into the viper’s nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Isaiah 11:6-9.

 

Seeing Him As He Is

 

What will finally be the privilege of God’s children?

 

‘They will see his face, and their names will be on their foreheads.” Revelation 22:4.  

 

How perfect will be the knowledge of God?

 

“Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12. 

 

Whom will they be like?

 

“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we see him as he is.” 1 John 3:2.

 

From what ills will be the saints be forever delivered?

 

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4.

 

Who will dwell with the redeemed?

 

“Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be their God.” Verse 3.

 

How long will they possess the future kingdom?

 

“But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever – yes, for ever and ever.” Daniel 7:18. 

 

How long will they reign”

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