‘World Without End’ – Definition and Idiom Meaning: The meaning of WORLD WITHOUT END is as if in a state of existence having no end: eternally, forever. Forever or infinitely, world without end forever and ever; until the end of time. This unusual wording is taken from the King James translation of the phrase ‘saecula saeculorum.’

This curious and interesting phrase ‘World Without End’ that the Holy Spirit has impressed upon my heart lately is apparently one that is found in two scriptures in the King James Bible. One being Ephesians 3:21 and the other being Isaiah 45:17. Here are these scriptures below:

Ephesians 3:21 “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”

Isaiah 45:17 “But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.”

For further exegesis, expounding, and research, here are some comprehensive reads on the topic of ‘World Without End’:

Ephesians 3:21 Commentaries: to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. (biblehub.com)

Isaiah 45:17 Commentaries: Israel has been saved by the LORD With an everlasting salvation; You will not be put to shame or humiliated To all eternity. (biblehub.com)

In Ephesians, what does Paul mean by “world without end”? – Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange

The phrase’ World Without End’ seems to illicit the thought and meaning that this current depraved world will go on indefinitely, but as Bible believers, we know that this physical world will NOT continue on forever… and thank the Lord for that, too! As we read, we find that God’s Word even goes on to detail how this evil and wicked world and everything in it will ultimately be burned up (even beyond that of smithereens)!

Hard to fathom, but that is what we are told. 2 Peter 3:10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” Which obviously means that ultimately ‘nothing, nada, zip, zilch’ here will be left! Let that sink in for a moment…

We also come to learn that we are created in God’s image and were meant to last (live on) forever!

What Does the Bible Say About Man Intended to Live Forever? (openbible.info)

Therefore, the term’ World Without End’ apparently refers to us, the True Believers in Christ. Seeing how we are the ones who will continue to live on forever (in the future eternity with God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ) in the never-ending ages to come! Now let that sink in for a moment as well…

Excerpts from Biblical Commentaries on the topic’ World Without End’:

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary: Eternity is conceived as consisting of “ages” (these again consisting of “generations”) endlessly succeeding one another.

Matthew Poole’s Commentary: By Christ Jesus; either in Christ, in whom the Father hath displayed all his love to us; or rather by (according to our version) Christ, as the Mediator between God and us; by whom we offer up our services to God, praises as well as prayers, Romans 1:8, 7:25. Throughout all ages; or, through all generations.

Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges: throughout all ages, &c.] Lit., unto all generations of the age of the ages. Such is the length of prospect revealed for the Church of Christ, as the “habitation of God” (Ephesians 2:22). The meaning manifestly is “to all eternity,” whatever manifestations the eternal Future may bring. This is viewed as one vast “age” (aiôn), the sum and circumference of ages, which ages again contain developments faintly imaged by the “generations” that make up the centuries of Time.

The phrases “for ever,” or “for ever and ever,” of our A. V., usually represent the “unto the age,” or “unto the ages,” or “unto the ages of the ages,” of the Greek. The first Gr. phrase is almost confined to St John’s Gospel and Epistles; the last is distinctive of the Revelation, but it occurs also in St Paul and St Peter. St Peter (2 Ephesians 3:18) writes “unto the day of the age,” the “Day” which shall usher in the Eternal State.—On the word aiôn see further, last note on Ephesians 1:21.

Vincent’s Word Studies: By Christ Jesus (ἐν)

Rev., better, in. As the Church is the outward domain in which God is to be praised, so Christ is the spiritual sphere of this praise.

Throughout all ages, world without end (εἰς πάσας τὰς γενεὰς τοῦ αἰῶνος τῶν αἰώνων)

Lit., unto all the generations of the age of the ages. Eternity is made up of ages, and ages of generations.

Meyer’s NT Commentary: εἰς πάσας τὰς γενεὰς κ.τ.λ.] unto all generations of the world-age of world-ages. [196] This cumulation of the expressions is solemn. The αἰὼν τῶν αἰώνων denotes the eternal world-period beginning with the Parousia, the αἰὼν μέλλων, conceived of as the superlativum of all world periods (Winer, p. 220 [E. T. 309]), in so far as it, just as the last and eternal one, transcends all.

The Parousia brings for the ἐκκλησία not the end, but the consummation. Hofmann, Schriftbew. II. 2, p. 127, retaining καί before ἐν Χρ. Ἰ. (see the critical remarks), would have εἰς πάσας τὰς γενεάς κ.τ.λ., to belong only to ἐν Χρ. Ἰ., and not to ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ; for only at present and upon earth does the glorification of God take place in the church, but in Christ it takes place eternally. -End Source

Interestingly enough… in this last commentary, the term ‘Parousia’ pretty much stood out to me. Apparently, after scratching the surface by doing some research, we can find that the concept of the ‘Parousia’ occurs 24 times throughout the New Testament. So, let’s do a deeper dive into this word to find out more.

Parousia Definition: Presence, “presence after absence,” coming, another term for ‘Second Coming.’

What is the Parousia? | GotQuestions.org

Bible Verses on Parousia (Second Coming):

BIBLE VERSES ABOUT SECOND COMING (kingjamesbibleonline.org)

Therefore, as we can read and see for ourselves that once the ‘Parousia’ aka ‘the coming and presence of Christ’ happens (whether it be by rapture, our death, or His actual Second Coming), then the ‘Saecula Saeculorum’ aka the ‘World Without End’ (meaning the commencement of our new, unfathomable, unimaginable, and indescribable eternity with our Lord God and Savior can finally and excitingly begin)!

1 Corinthians 2:9 “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”

On that note… ‘Come quickly Lord Jesus aka Maranatha’!

Revelation 22:12 “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”

Revelation 22:20 “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

What does “maranatha” mean? | GotQuestions.org

I hope that this interesting and informative piece somehow helped someone reading this today and especially my ‘avid readers.’ One final note: just know that as True Believers, we are to ‘study to show ourselves approved unto God.’ So, when we study by diving into definitions, meanings, contexts, exegesis, and do more in-depth research to help us better understand God’s Word, it thereby shows ourselves approved unto Him!

For after all, it is written that only the ‘true worshippers’ will worship Almighty Father God in Spirit and in Truth! So, study to show thyself approved unto Him, my friends; you will not regret it, especially when you stand before Jesus on that great day!

2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

John 4:23 “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”

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Until next time… Maranatha!

Sincerely & In Christ,

Candy Austin

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I am just a Nobody,
Trying to tell Everybody,
All about Somebody,
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To be an Ambassador for Jesus Christ.
All for Him and His Glory!

One of the fastest ways to become unpopular in this world today is to state that you are a Christian and that there is no other way to Heaven than through Jesus the Christ. In Luke 21:17 and Matthew 24:9, Jesus told His disciples that His followers would be “hated by all nations” for His namesake. He was giving them signs that would be present when this earth was very near the end of this age. (ESV – all emphasis is mine)

All the signs that Our Savior gave have occurred individually at one time or another, but not all at once as is happening today. Watching worldwide newscasts is as if the events are being taken straight from Bible prophecy.

Wars and rumors of wars, nation rising against nation, famines, earthquakes in various places, people falling away from the true faith, betraying one another and hating one another, false prophets, and increased lawlessness are all happening today. Paul, Peter, John, and others add to these signs in their writings. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Paul’s list is more direct and obviously fits our world right now.

For believers, this should not be a time of “doom and gloom.” What we’re seeing is the fulfillment of the Word from our Heavenly Father, which proves our faith is not misguided. We do not know the exact day or hour that our Savior will call us up to meet Him, but we can rest assured that we are most likely the generation that will see it happen.

The Father promised that none of the Shepherd’s flock would go through the wrath, as given in 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, and Revelation 3:10. For the actual tribulation to begin, the ultimate antichrist and false prophet must appear. This takes place in Revelation 6 with the opening of the Seal Judgments. We’re told in 2 Thessalonians 2 that the evil one is being held by a Restrainer right now, and that is understood to be the Holy Spirit.

For reference, some verses that speak about the Holy Spirit being in us are: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ezekiel 36:27; Isaiah 63:11; 2 Timothy 1:14; John 16:13; 1 John 2:27; and Romans 8:9-11. There are more, but these are specific.

What we need to do is to strive to be more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. On this earth, we are mortal, fallible humans who can never be perfect. Because of the original sin in the Garden of Eden in Genesis 3, we have all inherited that sin nature. When we are taken up in the Rapture, we will be transformed into our immortal forever bodies and have a mindset such as our Savior has. In 1 John 3:2-3, we’re told, “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when He appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who thus hopes in Him purifies himself as He is pure.”

When we receive and accept Jesus as our Eternal Savior, we are not the same as before. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

God told Jeremiah in Chapter 29, verse 11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord; plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Without our Heavenly Father, there is no hope. When we have Jesus as our Savior, we have the Father. Without Jesus, we do not have the Father (John 3:18, 1 John 1:15, and 1 John 5:12).

Jesus gave us a promise in John 16:33 that is very powerful; “I have said these things to you that, that In Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

For anyone who, up to now, has not formed a true relationship with Our Savior, this would be a good time to get to know Him better and to realize this is no myth. The more we know about Jesus, the easier it becomes to believe He is our one and only Blessed Messiah (John 14:6, Acts 4:12).

Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1851 – 1920) wrote a wonderful Hymn in 1887 titled; “More About Jesus.” This Hymn could very well be used as a prayer request to the Father to open our minds to learn more about His Son, Our Savior and Redeemer.

1.) More about Jesus would I know, more of His grace to others show; More of His saving fullness see, more of His love who died for me.

Ref.) More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus; more of His saving fullness see, more of His love who died for me.

2.) More about Jesus, let me learn; More of His Holy will discern, Spirit of God my Teacher be showing the things of Christ to me.

3.) More about Jesus in His word, Holding communion with My Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine.

4.) More about Jesus on His throne, riches in glory all His own; More of His kingdom’s sure increase, more of His coming, Prince of Peace.

It is becoming more obvious almost daily that evil forces are hard at work trying to gather as many souls to Satan as they can. Up until about a decade ago, we had never heard about “churches of Satan,” yet today, they are opening across our country. Satanic-themed events are taking place with the intent of recruiting souls to accept Satan and what this earth has to offer.

All the “gender” issues can be directly related to this movement. There are those who are saying the actions are no longer an abomination, but they were to apply only to ancient times. There are even those who profess that the Bible is nothing more than ancient fairy tales and does not belong in today’s society.

God does not change; Jesus is the same today as yesterday and forever (Hebrews 13:8). In 2 Peter 3:3, we’re told, “knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.” Going to verse 8, “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”

Going along with the worldly beliefs may make for an easier time now, but everyone’s eternity is at stake. We will spend forever either with Jesus in Heaven or with Satan in hell. There is no other way, no matter what any false prophet may try to tell you.

In some previously biblical evangelical churches, the Bible is being “tweaked” to tickle ears but lose souls. Before accepting what any pastor may say, get a true translation of the Bible and check their messages for yourself. The false prophets will feed you untruths, but God will never lie (Titus 1:2).

If you haven’t formed a relationship with the Savior, please see Romans 10:9-13 for the steps to be saved. All who will truly call on Him to be their Savior will be saved.

For anyone who has not read the Bible for themselves, I would recommend a true translation from a Bible bookstore or a trusted website in a version that will be easy for you to understand. A good starting point would be the book of John, followed by Romans. Then, reading from Matthew through Revelation will be easier to understand.

The point is, the More About Jesus you learn, the more you will see just how much our Heavenly Father loves us all. Our relationship is not based on works or tasks and cannot be bought. Our Savior bled and died on a cruel cross so we would have a true pathway to the Father. No other sacrifices will ever do (Hebrews 10:4).

Jesus gave us the absolute ultimate free gift ever, and to try to pay for it or earn it would be an insult to Him. Please remember, the more you learn about Jesus, the more you will know that His love for us is genuine. He could’ve stopped the process at any time, but He carried through with the Father’s will for you and me. He will be coming for His flock soon. Now is the time to be prepared for His return.

Maranatha! (Come, Lord Jesus.)

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