God’s plan
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The post explores martyrdom’s relevance in a post-Christian society, where diluted faith contributes to spiritual decline. Citing Revelation 6:9-11 and Hebrews 12:1-2, it emphasizes God’s sovereignty over martyrdom and events like those on September 10, urging Christians to embrace this reality without despair, trusting in God’s purposeful plan.
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G.K. Beale’s “eschatology precedes soteriology” means God’s end-times plan (eschatology) shapes salvation (soteriology). From Eden to Christ’s resurrection, the goal is a renewed creation. Salvation isn’t just personal forgiveness—it’s joining God’s cosmic restoration, where the kingdom of God and new creation are the ultimate aim, already begun but not yet complete.