- To Reveal Himself to His Creation
(Amos 4:13; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 3:10; Hebrews 1:2) - To Reconcile People to Himself
(John 3:16; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 2:10) - To Enjoy His Creation
(Romans 11:36; Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 8:6) - To Establish an Eternal Kingdom
(Matthew 25:34; Luke 22:29-30; John 18:36; Revelation 5:10) - To Reign Supreme Over All
(1 Corinthians 15:24; Philippians 2:10; Ephesians 1:9-10) - To Judge Unrighteousness and Faithfulness
(Proverbs 11:21; Jeremiah 17:10; Hebrews 6:10) - To Receive All Glory
(1 Chronicles 29:11-12; Matthew 6:13; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29; Revelation 4:11)
“…who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, ‘My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire.’”
—Isaiah 46:10
“The Lord has worked everything for his own ends – even the wicked for the day of disaster.”
—Proverbs 16:4
“There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.”
—Proverbs 19:21
“The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.”
—Psalms 33:11