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I’m so glad to have you join me again as we continue exploring the profound mysteries of God’s presence and purpose throughout history. This space is all about growing together in God’s Word and discovering how His truth transforms every part of our lives.
Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s take a moment to look back at our earlier discussion. In the last article, “Defining God in Times and Seasons,” we explored how time was introduced through Jesus Christ. This occurred on the fourth day of creation. Just as time began with His light, it will also reach its fulfilment in Him.
Building on that foundation, today we’ll explore a profound question. This question is deeper and eternal: When is the “End of Time”?
Scripture references
Isaiah 7:14–15 (NIVUK)
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. He will be eating curds and honey when He knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right.”
Isaiah 9:2 (NIVUK)
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”
Isaiah 9:6 (NIVUK)
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:7 (NIVUK)
“Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”
Linking Isaiah 7:14 and Isaiah 9:6:
Isaiah 7:14 reveals the imminent sign. It foretells the calling of a son, Immanuel. He is God with us and born of a virgin.
Isaiah 9:6 proclaims the fulfilment and identity of that promised Son—He is divine, the Prince of Peace, and Mighty God. The one through whom God’s eternal government will be established.
These prophecies are not separate or contradictory but beautifully connected. They reveal the progressive unfolding of God’s redemptive plan through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Together, they show us that from the beginning of time, God had already written eternity into human history. Through Christ, that eternal purpose continues to unfold.
The End of Time: God’s Eternal Design
When we think of the “end of time,” our minds often turn to finality. We consider the closing of history and the last breath of creation. We also contemplate the fulfilment of prophecy. But in God’s kingdom, the end is not destruction; it is transition. It is the moment when what is temporal gives way to what is eternal.
From the very beginning, time was never meant to be permanent. It was created as a divine framework — a stage upon which God’s redemptive story would unfold. The book of Genesis tells us that on the fourth day, God appointed the sun, moon, and stars. These were designated “for signs and for seasons, and for days and years” (Genesis 1:14). Time began to tick so that humanity could understand God’s rhythm of purpose and promise.
Yet even from that moment, God had already written the conclusion. It was the day when time would be swallowed up by eternity. The prophet Isaiah saw this when he declared:
“Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end… The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”
— Isaiah 9:7
The End of Time and the Son of God
The “End of Time” will ultimately come with the revelation of the Son of God. He is the One who was promised. He is the One given, as foretold in Isaiah 7:14–15. When Christ comes, He enters a world bound by sin, yet He Himself exists beyond the limits of time.
He does not come within time’s boundaries but from eternity into time. He does this to redeem it, fulfil it, and bring it to its divine conclusion.
In Scripture, Jesus is the End of Time. He is the One in whom all things begin and find their completion (Revelation 22:13).
In Isaiah 9:6, we read, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…” This echoes and fulfils the prophetic sign in Isaiah 7:14-15. In this sign, the child is born of a virgin. The child is described as growing and choosing what is good and rejecting what is evil. Together, these passages reveal a single, timeless truth. The birth of Christ was not just the beginning of salvation. It was the moment eternity stepped into history, and the countdown to the end of time began.
The “end of time” began the moment the Son was given. From that point, the timeline of salvation began its divine unfolding. It started with Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. It continued through His suffering on the cross and ended with His victory over the grave.
History itself pivots on this moment — the giving of the Son.
When Christ is revealed, time begins to yield to eternity. The Son given to us is not only the fulfilment of prophecy. He is also the entry point into the end of time as we know it. It marks the beginning of eternal communion with God. When the Son is fully revealed, His reign will be fully established. Time will give way to eternity, and His kingdom will have no end.
In many ways, this revelation is foreshadowed in the story of Joseph.
The revelation of Joseph to his brothers and family was both valuable and strategic.
In that moment, God revealed Joseph as the son of Jacob while also unveiling his strength as the mighty ruler of Egypt.
To his brothers, Joseph was no longer the dreamer they once despised. They now saw him as the fulfiller of the dream they once rejected. That is the strategy of God: He reveals identity before displaying power.
So it is with Christ: God revealed His Son first in humility before displaying His full glory and power. God was revealed in Jesus before Jesus was revealed to the world.
Christ is always revealed in God before He becomes what we hope or expect Him to be. Jesus is not defined by our perception of Him. He is not defined by what we want Him to be — He is the eternal revelation of God.
He is always revealed through the Father. He is always present and always sovereign. He is always the manifestation of God’s glory through His Son.
🎵 “There is power, power, wonder-working power in the blood of the Lamb.”
That same power that conquered the grave will one day bring an end to time. It will usher in eternity with Him forever.
Hebrews 1:2 – “In these last days He has spoken to us by His Son…”
The giving of the Son initiates the last days—the beginning of the end.
Revelation 21:6 – “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.”
The Alpha (birth of the Son) and Omega (eternal reign) are united in Christ.
Joseph’s revelation marked a turning point for his family. Similarly, the revelation of Jesus Christ marks the turning point for all creation. When Christ is fully revealed, time gives way to eternity, and the story of redemption reaches its divine completion. The unveiling of the Son signals the moment when history bows to His eternal reign. What began in prophecy finds fulfilment in revelation — and what began in time will end in His glory.
The End of Time and the Return of Christ
Time will cease on earth when His Kingdom—His perfect will—fully comes. That moment will mark the end of time, yet His Kingdom itself will reign forever and ever.
While we dwell in this earthly realm, we depend on time to live, move, and measure our days. But when God’s perfect will is fully established upon the earth, time will lose its power. We will live in His eternal presence. We will exist beyond the boundaries of day and night, in the everlasting light of His glory (Revelation 21:23-25). God will be with us in fullness.
Time, as we know it, will cease when the end of time comes. In that moment, Christ will be revealed to the world in all His greatness and royal glory. When He returns in His divine state, the order of time will be transformed, and eternity will start to unfold.
Christ’s return is not simply an event in history. It is the fulfilment of God’s promise to deliver His children from the hand of the enemy. That is the purpose of His coming again. He will establish everlasting peace and restore creation. He will reign in glory and abundance forever.
Christ will be revealed to us when the world is ready to receive Him. This will happen in the days of divine retribution (Matthew 7:2). In that time, the Lord will reveal Himself as the Lamb of God. He will turn His face toward His people. He will save them from the hand of the enemy.
Jesus will return to redeem His Church, the Bride of Christ. He will bring full restoration to the Church in Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 12:27). His coming will not only bring justice to the world but renewal to His people. He will restore the Church to her rightful place in holiness, glory, and union with Him.
The Church, the End of Time, and the Birth of the Sons of God
Living in this world today is a great struggle. Yet even in our struggles, we can look ahead with hope—because the Lord is not finished with His church. Watch and see what the Lord will do through His church in Christ Jesus!
Jesus is coming again—not this time to bring restoration, but to bring divine encounters. His return will usher in a new dimension of His glory. His people will experience the fullness of His presence and power like never before. Before the fullness of restoration, there will be refinement. The Lord will lead His Church through a season of great tribulation. This time of purification will separate the faithful from the faithless. Jesus is to bring the church back to God.
Through this divine process, the Church will be reborn. Out of her will come the sons and daughters of God. They are those who will carry His light, His authority, and His kingdom purpose into eternity. These are the ones who will make up the Kingdom of God in the end.
Changing times are necessary, for the love of many has grown cold (Matthew 24:12).
We are indeed living in the days of Elijah, when compromise and complacency bring shame to God’s people. Yet even in these days, God is raising up a remnant. This remnant comprises a people of fire, truth, and unshakable devotion. They will prepare the way of the Lord.
Living in the Days of Elijah:
If you had lived in the days of Elijah, you would have witnessed both judgment and mercy. You would have seen darkness and divine fire. You would have experienced rebellion and redemption. It was a time when truth was scarce and compromise common. The people of God had turned their hearts to idols, and their love for the Lord had grown cold.
Changing time was necessary because the love for God had faded from within His people. God, in His mercy, shifted the times to awaken hearts again—to remind His nation who He is. But living within the days of Elijah did not bring comfort or honour. Instead, it brought shame to a people who had forgotten their covenant.
Yet even in the shame, God’s grace was working. Through drought and fire, through confrontation and repentance, He was calling His people back to Himself. In the silence, He was preparing a voice. And when Elijah spoke, heaven answered by fire.
In many ways, we are living in such days again. The world drifts further from truth, and the love of many has grown cold (Matthew 24:12). But God still raises Elijah voices. These are men and women who will not bow to the idols of this age. They will stand boldly for righteousness.
These are days for the faithful to discern the times. They must return to the altar of the Lord, where the fire of His presence still burns.
“How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him.” — 1 Kings 18:21
In His Image and Likeness: The Breath of Eternity
God created His people in His own image and in His likeness. Yet while His image is evident in our form, His likeness is often missing in our nature. The likeness of God is not merely about appearance—it is about essence, the reflection of His divine character within us.
To restore that likeness, God introduced eternity through Christ. Time alone could not carry the fullness of His nature. Thus, God transcended time by breathing His eternal Spirit into humanity. That breath is the breath of life. It transforms us from mere creatures made in His image into living beings that share in His likeness.
Without the breath of life, we remain only part of creation. But when the Spirit of God fills us, we become more than reflections—we become representatives of His divine nature. His likeness is His life in us. It is the eternal breath that awakens our souls. This allows us to live beyond time and into His glory.
When God created man, He did not immediately breathe into his nostrils. Man was first formed perfectly in the sight of God—crafted with intention, beauty, and divine order. Yet even in that perfect form, man remained incomplete until God breathed into him the breath of life.
That moment marked the transition from creation to communion—from form to fellowship. The breath of God transformed man from a vessel of dust into a living soul. He carries within him the likeness and presence of the Creator.
In the same way, humanity today stands on the edge of another divine dispensation. The world is formed but not yet fully alive; creation is waiting once more for the breath of eternity. That breath will come with the revelation of the Son of God. This revelation occurs when Christ is revealed in His fullness. At that time, life is restored to all who believe.
The Dispensation of the Breath
There is a coming dispensation when God will once again breathe into man and give him the breath of life. This divine breath is the Spirit of the Father—the Holy Spirit. Before His ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for “the gift My Father promised” (Acts 1:4, NIV). That promise was fulfilled at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended and filled the believers with power from on high.
This outpouring was not merely a moment in history—it was a revelation of God’s eternal pattern. Just as He breathed life into Adam (Genesis 2:7) and made him a living being. He breathes His Spirit into His people to make them spiritually alive. Through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, our mortal bodies are rekindled with divine life. We become vessels of His power and glory.
Man was created in God’s image but born without the Holy Spirit within him. It is God who gives His Spirit to man, never the other way around. As Scripture reminds us, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,” (Isaiah 9:6). We live for God’s purpose, not our own. God is the giver of life. We are the receivers of His breath.
We live in the presence of God, not the other way around. God lives in us, yet we live in Him, for we are His creation and the work of His hands. Our true dwelling is in Christ Jesus, where life, purpose, and salvation find their meaning.
Jesus came to restore us to God—the source of life—and through Him we are saved by grace. God is our King, and in Him resides Christ, the Deliverer of our souls. It is only through Christ that the righteousness of God is revealed and imparted to us.
Hence, we surrender our whole being to God through His Son, Jesus Christ—the One who redeems, restores, and reigns forever. In Him, we find the fullness of life, and through Him, our souls are made whole.
So, although God created us in His image, His likeness was not fully formed in us. Humanity needed the grace of God to restore that likeness — the spiritual reflection of His nature. This is why the human heart has always longed for God. It longs to be reunited with the One in whose image we were made.
It is only through the Holy Spirit that we are transformed into both the image and likeness of God. The Spirit renews us from within, shaping our hearts to mirror His character and holiness. Thus, let us worship God wholeheartedly and never miss an opportunity to praise Him. Christ dwells within us. We are called to honour Him in His sanctuary, both in our hearts and in our gatherings.
God is good, and in His faithfulness, He sent His Son into the world to deliver us from the hand of the enemy. Our purpose is to live in submission to Him; our pursuit is holiness. God is our great provider, and through Him we are both blessed and anointed.
God was not made by human hands — He is the Eternal Creator. From His infinite power and mercy, He formed humanity. He delivered us from bondage. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, He restored us to Himself.
We bear the image of God because He first formed man from the dust of the ground. Then He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life. That divine breath transformed mere form into living being. This sacred moment foreshadows life after death. In that time, God will gather His people again. He will unite them through His eternal Word. (Watch out for an article on this topic.)
After death occurs as a result of sin, God, in His mercy, brings us together again in His Word. He raises up a generation that will worship Him in spirit and in truth. The formation of humanity was an act of divine love and purpose. In shaping us, God graciously aligned His will with ours. He filled us with His presence. This was done so that we might reflect His love and glory to the world (Jeremiah 18:1-12).
Living in the Days of Immanuel
Living in the days of Immanuel will be like living in the days of Jesus. But, now with Christ dwelling within us. The love of God and the love of the enemy stand in sharp contrast. The love of God is inseparable from us, while the love of the enemy is attachable and thus removable. We can detach the love of the enemy from our hearts. However, the love of God can never be detached, for it is eternal and unbreakable.
We come in the name of the Lord, and our identity is found in Him. That is what sets us apart. We can’t live without God, and God does not live apart from us, for His very breath abides in us. This is the divine principle of life—the mystery of Immanuel, God with us.
No matter what the enemy does in his camp, the Word of God will never depart from man. It will always be part of his growth and development. God visited man in the earliest stages of creation. He breathed the breath of life into him, and man became a living being. This is what distinguishes God from the enemy.
God will never leave or forsake you—that is true. And He will never allow the enemy to take possession of what belongs to Him. God will always fight on your behalf, and victory has already been won. He will not allow the enemy to claim your body, knowing that it is His temple and possession. God will entrust the world to the Church and will fight against anyone who seeks to disturb it.
On the sixth day, when God created man, He made him in His own image and after His likeness. First, God formed man in His image—reflecting His nature and authority. Then, He imparted His likeness—His character, Spirit, and divine essence—into man. Two distinct actions performed at separate times.
In the same way, in Christ, we see a similar dual expression of God’s work. Jesus was given for our transgressions. He was born for our deliverance. These are two sacred moments in God’s redemptive plan. They were accomplished at different times yet perfectly united in purpose.
And so, it was written: “Evening passed and morning came—the sixth day.” (Genesis 1:31) The day of completion—when God’s image was formed in man, and His likeness prepared to dwell within.
1 Corinthians 15:45 — “The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.”
This represents a new beginning for humanity—bringing spiritual life and reconciliation with God.
Two divine acts were initiated on the sixth day. The first was the forming of man from the dust of the ground (the flesh). The second was the impartation of life, the breath of life—the zoe life of God. Together, these two acts reveal the fullness of God’s creative intention.
Within man, God placed two essential elements. The flesh represents the beginning of earthly life. The breath of life represents the divine connection to eternity. The forming of man speaks of origin, but the breath of life points to destiny. One marks the beginning, the other the end—both joined in perfect harmony by the hand of the Creator.
Living in the image of God is more than identity—it is tactical. God is bringing time to its end so that we may live fully in His likeness. This likeness is beyond the limits of time, in the realm of eternity. He is breathing new life into us, preparing us to dwell with Him forever. God is calling His people out of the boundaries of time into the fullness of His eternal presence. In this eternal realm, life is unending and His glory never fades.
Christ will be revealed again, this time as the Son in the Father’s image and likeness. Through Him, we will see and know the fullness of God’s nature. His likeness is expressed to us. This is so we may truly understand who He is in Christ and reflect Him in our lives.
Key References: Isaiah 42:5; John 7:39; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Acts 1:8
Genesis 2:7 — “Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.”
John 16:7 — “But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.”
John 20:22 — “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
From the beginning, God imparted life by His breath. In the New Testament, Jesus extends this same principle spiritually: He sends the Holy Spirit—breathing divine life into believers. Just as God’s breath gave Adam physical life, the Spirit gives us eternal, spiritual life in Christ.
To bring us to life, God breathed into our nostrils the breath of life, and we became living beings. Through that divine breath, our souls were awakened to live in the very presence of God.
Yet, the nature of man is complex. Living as a human is not always straightforward. We are called first to live as the sons of man, embracing our humanity. Then we become the sons of God, reflecting His divinity. This is what it truly means to live in the evidence of God—to walk daily as living proof of His breath within us.
God created us in His own image, and within that image, He has incorporated His likeness. To walk in the image of God is to walk according to His principles. We can’t live as sons of God without these principles in us. To truly walk with Christ, we must live by God’s principles. This embodies the essence of His image and likeness within us.
John 3:3-15 — Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again…”
Being born again is the gateway to living in God’s image and likeness. It allows us to walk in His principles and experience life in His presence.
Colossians 1:15-23 tells us that:
Christ is the perfect image of God—the visible revelation of the invisible. Everything was created through Him and for Him, and He sustains all things. As the head of the Church and the firstborn from the dead, He holds supremacy over all creation.
Through His sacrifice on the cross, Christ reconciles us to God. He transforms us from alienation and enmity into holiness, freedom, and peace. This reconciliation is effective in our lives as we remain steadfast in faith, rooted in the hope of the gospel. Paul reminds us that this message is universal. It is proclaimed to all creation, and we are called to live as partakers of this reconciling power.
Conclusion: When is the End of Time?
Time exists in this world, but it has no place in the eternal realm of the Lord. As Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:10:
“May your kingdom come; may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
The end of time will come when God’s kingdom is fully revealed on earth. In that eternal realm, time as we know it will cease. God is eternal, and His reign exists beyond the boundaries of hours, days, or years. In His kingdom, there will be no day or night to mark the passage of time (Revelation 21:23–25). Instead, we will live by His Word and walk continually in His everlasting light.
The End of Time is marked by the full revelation of His Son, Jesus Christ. It will occur when we behold Christ face to face (1 Corinthians 13:12). Until that day, His full glory remains veiled. But when it comes, we shall see Him as He truly is (1 John 3:2). We will dwell forever in His eternal presence.
Christ’s reign is eternal. His kingdom is built on justice and righteousness, never to be shaken (Luke 1:32–33; Revelation 11:15). This prophecy finds its fulfilment in the birth of Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the world, and His kingdom has no end.
Jesus is the Beginning and the End—He is the Alpha and Omega. This is who Jesus is- the Beginning of creation and the End of creation. He is the Alpha and Omega. In Him we were created and in Him we shall live. He is the Alpha and Omega — the Beginning and the End. He is in the beginning of time and in the end of time. Jesus determines when time ends. “In the fullness of time…”
Reflection
Every second we live brings us closer to eternity. The question, then, is not when time will end, but how we are living as we approach it. Are we using our days to fulfil God’s purpose? Or are we being consumed by the passing moments of this world?
The end of time is not something to fear. It is the promise of ultimate restoration. Heaven and earth will be made new. And we will dwell forever in the presence of the King who is both Alpha and Omega.
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If you missed any of the earlier posts in this series, here’s a quick recap:
Over the past couple of weeks in our “Times and Seasons” blog series, we’ve discussed…
Introduction to the Series – Times and Seasons
Blog Post #1 – Understanding God’s Timing: The Meaning of Times and Seasons in Your Life,
Blog Post #2 – Time as a Factor, not a Denominator
Blog Post #3 – Defining God in Times and Seasons
The seed 