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Therefore, standing in this truth, if you do not yet know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, understand that today is the day of salvation. The ages are moving forward, the plan of God is unfolding, and you are invited to be a part of it.
To be saved, you are simply asked to believe. Trust that Jesus died, was buried, and then rose again. This is not about adding works or striving; true faith means you understand that God did it all through Christ. When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He unequivocally meant it—the payment is complete, paid in full, requiring nothing more from your efforts. Believing in Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for you is, without doubt, the most eternally significant decision you will ever make. You are part of the masterpiece being restored, a testament to the glory of the Artist who is life, light, and love.
FAQs
- What is the primary purpose of understanding the “Ages” in the Bible?
Understanding the Ages provides a crucial lens to comprehend God’s unfolding plan, helping believers distinguish which biblical commands apply to them today versus those meant for specific historical periods.
- Does God change His nature over time?
No, the content emphasizes that God is immutable. While His dealings with humanity vary across ages, His character—His life, light, and love—remains absolutely constant.
- Why is it important to “rightly divide the word of truth”?
This practice allows believers to discern the specific responsibilities and purpose for the current age, preventing the confusion of applying commands meant for past eras (like animal sacrifice) to the present day.
- Were we created in the image of God?
According to the text, Adam was created in God’s image, but his descendants (us) are born in the image of a fallen Adam, inheriting a distorted, sinful nature.
- How does the text explain the existence of pagan mythologies?
Mythologies are described as reflections of a fallen human heart. People created gods in their own flawed image (jealous, vengeful) rather than accepting the true nature of the Creator.
- What does it mean that God is “Life”?
God is not just the source of life; life is His intrinsic essence. He infused creation with vitality and reproductive capacity, standing in stark contrast to the concept of death.
- Did God create death?
No, death is identified as an intruder and an enemy. It entered the world through human sin (Adam’s fall), not through God’s creative act.
- Why does God hate death?
Because God is the essence of life, death is the antithesis of His nature. It represents the unnatural rupture of the life He designed.
- What does it mean that God is “Light”?
This signifies that God is truth, purity, wisdom, and holiness. There is absolutely no darkness (evil, deceit, or error) in Him.
- Can God lie?
No, because He is light, God can’t lie or deceive. His word is the absolute truth.
- How is God’s love different from human love?
Human love is often fluctuating and conditional. God’s love is unwavering, immutable, and sacrificial; it is not just something He does, but who He is.
- Does God’s judgment contradict His love?
No, the text explains that God’s judgments are acts of love designed to correct, set things right, and restore order, rather than mere retribution.
- Did God know that Lucifer would fall?
Yes, God’s understanding is infinite. He knew the end from the beginning, including Lucifer’s pride and the deception of humanity, before He created anything.
- Did God create evil according to the text?
Citing Isaiah 45:7, the text affirms that God declares, “I create evil.” It explains that God is the Author of a plan that includes the existence of evil for a greater ultimate purpose, though He Himself is not evil.
- Who is the “waster to destroy” mentioned in Isaiah 54:16?
This refers to Satan. The text states that God created the very entity responsible for destruction as part of His sovereign plan.
- What is the “Divine Dilemma”?
The dilemma is how a holy, loving God can allow sin and evil to exist, or why He would plan for the fall of man and Lucifer rather than preventing it.
- How does the metaphor of the “Stolen Painting” explain humanity’s condition?
The painting (humanity) was a masterpiece created by the Artist (God). The thief (Satan) stole and defaced it. We are like that marred canvas—innocent victims of the enemy’s destructive touch, yet in need of restoration.
- Why doesn’t the Artist (God) destroy the defaced painting?
The Artist does not destroy His work in anger. Instead, He lovingly restores it to its former state, demonstrating that reconciliation is the goal, not destruction.
- What is the deeper purpose of the Fall and the existence of sin?
It allows for the revelation of God’s mercy, long-suffering, and grace. Just as a rebellious child learns the depth of a parent’s love through forgiveness, humanity can only fully appreciate God’s love after experiencing the contrast of a fallen state.
- What is the current age called?
We are currently living in the “Dispensation of Grace,” which began after the death of Christ and the commissioning of the Apostle Paul.
- Are believers today obligated to the laws of previous ages (like the Mosaic Law)?
No, the text distinguishes that past events and commands were for those specific times. The present mandate is distinct from the Old Testament era.
- What is the believer’s primary mandate today?
The mandate is to preach the “unsearchable riches of Christ” and the “gospel of the grace of God”—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
- What is the “mystery” mentioned in Ephesians 3?
It is the revelation that the nations (Gentiles) are fellow heirs and part of the same body as believers, a truth hidden from previous ages but now unveiled.
- Who was the primary vessel for revealing this current age?
The Apostle Paul was entrusted with the dispensation of the grace of God to reveal this mystery.
- How can a person be saved in this age?
Salvation comes by simply believing that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. It is by faith alone, not by works.
- What did Jesus mean when He said, “It is finished”?
It means the payment for sin is complete and paid in full. No human effort or works can add to the finished work of Christ.
- Do we need to understand everything about God to be saved?
No, our understanding is finite. We are saved by trusting in what He has revealed (the Gospel), even though we cannot fully comprehend the Almighty unto perfection.
- Why does the world still experience violence and wickedness?
The world remains in a fallen state because humanity inherited Adam’s distorted image. The restoration process is ongoing, and God is currently calling out individuals by grace rather than converting the whole world at once.
- Should we worry about future events like the Tribulation?
The text suggests that future prophecies are not the primary concern for the believer today; the focus should be on fulfilling the current commission to preach the Gospel.
- What is the ultimate goal of God’s plan?
The ultimate goal is the restoration of creation and the manifestation of God’s glory and love, proving that the Artist is greater than the thief who defaced His work.
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