Eschatology 101 Part 2
As discussed last week, we are starting a series on eschatology which is latin for the study of the end times. Like any study, there are laws, theories, and hypothesis. This does not mean that God’s Word contains error, but rather we humans at this time might not fully understand the implications of what God is talking about. Last week we went over the right mind when studying God’s Word; today I want to digest more of this theme, but also progress into the study itself.
There are two basic principles that govern the Bible that we need to understand.
God is perfect. Matthew 5:48 “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Or Psalms 18:30 “This God--his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” This means that His interpretation is perfect, His Word is perfect, and His revealed future is perfect.
God does not change. Malachi 3:6 “For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.” Or Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” His words will happen according to what He has said.
Together these two rules develop our foundational truth; as reliable to us as the Newton’s law of universal gravitation, Byerlee’ s law, Curie’s law, Darcy’s law, and so many more. This law can be summed up in what I call, Isaiah’s Law of God Eternality. The law is stated as such:
“YAHWEH is and will be eternal and thus unchanging through subtraction of His principles, of which He is.”
Below is a list of Bible verses that help us identify Isaiah’s printed work on the subject.
Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”
Isaiah 40:28 “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.”
Isaiah 26:4 “Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.
Isaiah 43:13 “Even from eternity I am He, And there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I act and who can reverse it?”
Isaiah’s Law is confirmed through other published work by Jeremiah, Malachi, John the Apostle, and others.
What does this mean for us? It means that as we continue to progress in eschatology, we have the Law of God Eternality to support our study and research. This will help later on as we dig in deep. So to study the end, we needed to first understand the beginning which is the undeniable truth that God is present. He is eternal and unchanging through subtraction. You might be wondering what does this mean regarding “subtraction” and we will discuss this further when we talk about the virgin birth. Neverthless, we can recognize that He is unwavering in His will and what has been declared will unfold. It is up to us to understand what has been declared so that we can be ready to share the good news of Christ at a moments notice. 1 Peter 3:15 “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” So next time someone says, “We don’t know what will happen in the world” tell them God does, and if they listen explain to them “Isaiah’s Law of God Eternality.” Explain to them that in Christ Jesus, we have a God who is eternal and unchanging, thus His declarations of love and rescuing us will come to pass.
Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,
JL