September 4
THE ETERNAL PURPOSE / PART 16
UNTO THE AGES OF THE AGES / UNTO THE AGE OF THE AGES
-As we study God’s purpose of the ages, we must recognize and consider what the apostle Paul talked about
in Ephesians 2:7. This verse ( Ephesians 2:7 ) speaks of the ages to come. These ages that are yet
to come are referred to and recognized as:
1. THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST ( also referred to as … THE AGE or KINGDOM AGE )
2. THE AGE OF THE AGES ( also referred to as … THE DISPENSATION OF THE FULLNESS OF TIMES )
-Let us now focus our attention on the phrase … “UNTO THE AGES OF THE AGES” … that we
might discover its meaning, understanding what it refers to.
According to Randy Bonacorso:
-"References to the five ages are hopelessly clouded in most translations of the Bible. (I prefer the Emphasized
Bible because of its accuracy.) In the original Greek, the ages are set forth in a variety of phrases, or configurations.
The phrase “age of the age” appears in Hebrews 1:8, “age of the ages” in Ephesians 3:21, and most
often “ages of the ages”, as in Revelation 11:15. Despite the fact that these configurations are highly technical,
all three are translated “for ever and ever”. To be consistent, why not translate them “for ever and evers”
or “for evers and evers”? When one considers it, the translation “for ever and ever” is absurd. If
“for ever” means “forever”, how can there be a “for ever and ever”? We should bear
in mind that all scripture was penned in this present age with a view to the two future ages. THEREFORE “AGES OF THE
AGES” MUST DESIGNATE THE REMAINDER OF TIME, AN EXPRESSION THAT ENCOMPASSES BOTH COMING AGES. The “age of
the ages” is the final and ultimate age. (The “age of the age” also designates that final age. It is the
“age” which evolves from the fruit of Christ’s reign during the Millennium.)" ( The Gospel Of Maturity,
Randy Bonacorso )
-Our goal in this ongoing study will be to take a brief look at ( and to define ) the ages to come. As we see
God’s purpose in the ages to come, we will see HIS GREAT PURPOSE OF THE AGES UNFOLD IN GREAT GLORY AND POWER, SEEING
THE AGES CLIMAX WITH A TRIUMPHANT VICTORY, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE CREATION HAVING BEEN VIVIFIED AND MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST!
-We will now, with great anticipation, dare to look beyond this present age, …
-LOOKING UNTO THE AGES OF THE AGES!-