The BIG Picture (Shorts)

In Romans 13:11, when Paul says “for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed,” he is referring to the future aspect of salvation—specifically, the completion of our redemption at Christ’s return. Three Phases of Salvation in Scripture To understand this verse, it helps to see salvation as having three tenses: Past – We were saved from the penalty of sin when we believed (Ephesians 2:8). Present – We are being saved from the power of sin as we walk in the Spirit (Philippians 2:12). Future – We shall be saved from the presence of sin when Christ returns, and we receive glorified bodies (Romans 8:23; Philippians 3:20-21). Romans 13:11 points to this future salvation—the final deliverance of the believer at the rapture and the judgment seat of Christ, when our earthly walk ends and our heavenly inheritance begins. In light of contextual clarity, Paul is urging believers to wake up spiritually and live in light of the approaching day. The “night” of this present evil age is far s...

Scripture provides a comprehensive timeline of time and events. Prophecies provide clues that can be added to a timeline. For instance, the prophecies of Daniel provide details on the exact timing of specific future events. Studying the book of Acts allows for accurate plotting of Paul's missionary journeys, determining when he wrote which epistles and where he was. Have a look at this link to see a good example of this: https://thebigpicturelink.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-timeline-of-pauls-ministry-study-aid.html We can learn of future events through study and cross-referencing, such as the Tribulation and the Millennial Kingdom. Combining prophecies and the book of Revelation can help plot the Tribulation and the beginning and governance of the Millennial Kingdom. So, assuming you mean a timeline (as opposed to calendar), then, yes, scripture certainly gives us a very good and accurate understanding of time, events, and the future. ______________ Join my WhatsApp channel to receive...