"THE CROSS" Above all, the cross is the decisive eschatological event. In it the curse that brought God’s wrath was reversed. Ever since, God has been progressively accomplishing His judgment against the forces of wickedness. Psalm 110:1 is a key verse for understanding the redemptive side of eschatology. The King will reign until He defeats His enemies. As He returns to begin the final preparations for His reign, He will gather the ELECT to Himself. The redeemed will be evaluated by the Lord (Rom. 14:10; 1 Cor. 3:14–15) and will receive their reward of eternal life. The curse will be reversed, the Abrahamic covenant fulfilled, all earthly distinctions eliminated, and God’s people will live in eternal fellowship with the Father and His Christ. A major emphasis of eschatology throughout the Bible is to provide encouragement to believers in their witness for Jesus Christ (Matt. 24:14; 1 Cor. 15:58). It is not mentioned to encourage idle speculation or controversy. The reason God grants us a view of the future is to encourage us to witness for Christ and serve Him in the present. Nelson’s new illustrated Bible dictionary. 1995 (R. F. Youngblood, F. F. Bruce, R. K. Harrison & Thomas Nelson Publishers, Ed.). Thomas Nelson, Inc.: Nashville, TN
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