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This statement is traditionally called "The Word of Triumph" and is theologically interpreted as the announcement of the end of the earthly life of Jesus, in anticipation for the Resurrection. [1] The Greek word translated "It is finished" is tetelestai (τετέλεσται). [40] The verse has also been translated as "It is consummated." [41]
"I am with you always" forms an inclusio with the Isaiah's prophecy quoted in Matthew 1:23 that 'they shall name him "Emmanuel", which means, God is with us' [5] (cf. Matthew 18:20). [ 6 ] The phrase "the end of the age" (or "the end of the world") recurs in Matthew 13:39,40 , 49 ; 24:3 , and points to Jesus' teachings about the end of times.
The doctrine of perseverance of the saints can suggest that a believer have some assurance of final salvation. However, this interpretation faces criticism for its perceived inconsistency. In orthodox Calvinism, while the elect will persevere to the end, believers cannot know they are elect until they persevere to the end. [66]
The will of God could refer to the power of God, the manifestation of his reign, and the last petition is simply an addendum to the second calling for God's power to be made manifest on Earth as clearly as it is in Heaven, a clear reference to the end times. The second interpretation is that the petition is a call for humans to obey God's will ...
Monergistic, [38] [39] through the means of grace, resistible. [40] Synergistic, resistible due to the common grace of free will. [41] [42] Perseverance and apostasy: Perseverance of the saints: the eternally elect in Christ will certainly persevere in faith. [43] Falling away is possible, [44] but God gives gospel assurance. [45] [46]
Eternal security, also known as "once saved, always saved" is the belief providing Christian believers with absolute assurance of their final salvation.Its development, particularly within Protestantism, has given rise to diverse interpretations, especially in relation with the defining aspects of theological determinism, libertarian free will and the significance of personal perseverance.
Philadelphia: From this church, he who overcomes will be made a pillar in the temple of God having the name of God, the name of the city of God, "New Jerusalem", and the Son of God's new name. (3:7–13) Praised for having some strength, keeping "My word", and having not denied "My name."
The word enduring (hupomenō) means "to persevere: absolutely and emphatically, under misfortunes and trial to hold fast to one's faith in Christ." [292] The present tense verb conveys the meaning "keep on enduring" [293] or "persevering." [294] Thus, a persevering faith "is to be a normal way of life" for Timothy and other Christ-followers. [295]