Doctrine of Eternity

The Doctrine of Eternity

Understanding the Doctrine of Eternity

Everything ultimately hinges on eternity.

If there is no future where justice is meted out and where the drama of sin and death is finally resolved, then none of the doctrines we have considered are worth our attention.

The Doctrine of Eternity and the Righteous

2 Peter 3:11–13 ESV

Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.

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2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV

and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.

Live Eschatologically

Wait Actively

Embrace God’s Promise

The Doctrine of Eternity and the Unrighteous

Separation from God

Inhumanity

Unending Torment

The Doctrine of Eternity in Everyday Life

Determine to Fight Eternity Amnesia

Unrealistic Expectations

Too much self-focus

Wanting too much from people

Desiring too much control or struggling with too much fear..

Doubting the goodness of God.

Becoming more disheartened than thankful.

Lacking incentive and hope.

Tendency to deny consequences.

Recognize Eternity’s Gift of values Clarification.

Live with a Preparation, Not Destination Mentality

Find Contentment and Hope in Delayed Gratification

Commit Yourself to Gospel Stubborness

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