Finality
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Definition and Concept
Finality refers to the state or quality of being final or conclusive. In a biblical context, it often pertains to the ultimate completion or fulfillment of God's plans and purposes. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting the definitive nature of God's actions, judgments, and promises.

Biblical References

1. Creation and God's Sovereignty
The Bible begins with the account of creation, where God's final word brings the universe into existence. Genesis 1:31 states, "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." This declaration marks the completion of creation, underscoring God's sovereign authority and the finality of His creative work.

2. The Law and Prophets
The giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai represents a definitive moment in Israel's history. The Law served as a final standard for righteousness and covenant relationship with God. Deuteronomy 4:2 warns, "You shall not add to the word that I am commanding you, nor take away from it," emphasizing the completeness and finality of God's commandments.

3. The Cross and Redemption
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the ultimate act of finality in the redemption narrative. Jesus' declaration, "It is finished" (John 19:30), signifies the completion of His atoning work on the cross. This moment marks the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the final victory over sin and death.

4. The Resurrection and Eternal Life
The resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event that assures believers of the finality of victory over death. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 proclaims, "Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" This passage affirms the ultimate triumph and the promise of eternal life for those in Christ.

5. Judgment and the End Times
The Bible speaks of a final judgment where God will decisively separate the righteous from the wicked. Revelation 20:12 describes this scene: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened." This event underscores the finality of God's justice and the consummation of history.

6. The New Heaven and New Earth
The book of Revelation concludes with the vision of a new heaven and a new earth, symbolizing the final restoration of creation. Revelation 21:5 declares, "Behold, I make all things new." This promise of renewal and eternal peace reflects the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Theological Implications

Finality in Scripture reveals the unchanging nature of God's word and His ultimate authority over creation. It assures believers of the certainty of God's promises and the fulfillment of His divine purposes. The concept of finality also calls for a response of faith and obedience, as individuals are invited to participate in God's eternal plan through Jesus Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (n.) The state of being finished, or complete; a final or conclusive arrangement; a settlement.

2. (n.) The relation of end or purpose to its means.

Greek
5598. O -- the last letter of the Gr. alphabet
... alphabet NASB Word Usage Omega (3). Omega. The last letter of the Greek alphabet,
ie (figuratively) the finality -- Omega. (omega) -- 3 Occurrences. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
6783. tsemithuth -- completion, finality
... 6782, 6783. tsemithuth. 6784 . completion, finality. Transliteration: tsemithuth
Phonetic Spelling: (tsem-ee-thooth') Short Definition: permanently. ...
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Library

The Epistle to the Hebrews
... The elements of Christianity include preaching on eternal' judgment (6:2), ie, a
judgment which has the character of finality, from which there is no appeal ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/denney/the death of christ/chapter 4 the epistle to.htm

Christian Standing and Christian Progress
... Christian exultation"Christian confidence""Not in the flesh"""In Jesus Christ""The
prize in view"No finality in the progress""Not already perfect ...
/.../moule/philippian studies/chapter ix christian standing and.htm

Though He were Dead
... We called him at last "Finality John," for he was always coming to an ultimatum,
and taking for his motto "Rest, and be thankful." Into that style Christian ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 30 1884/though he were dead.htm

The Art of Talking
... The best type of talker is slow to express positive opinions, is sparing in
criticism, and studiously avoids a tone or word of finality. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/talks on talking/the art of talking.htm

Cadman -- a New Day for Missions
... Moreover, can we rest the absolutism and finality of Jesus upon anything less than
the last complete outpouring of His soul unto voluntary death for men's ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume 10/cadman a new day.htm

Mount Zion.
... In the later exhortations he adds the notion of the blood of the covenant, and insists,
not merely on the greatness, but also on the finality, of the revelation ...
/.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter xv mount zion.htm

Index.
... 145. Federalist theology, 126. Finality of Christ's work, 167. First-begotten,
Christ the, 26. Flesh, use of the word, 152. Forensic ...
/.../edwards/the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/index 2.htm

Jesus' Knowledge of Truth
... summing up all commandments in one,"Thou shalt love (Matthew 22:37-40); and at the
same time insisted as no other prophet had done on the finality of conduct ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iii jesus knowledge of truth.htm

It is a Sure Foundation for Our Faith.
... Because God's Word says so, and I want nothing more. The Bible gives forth no uncertain
sound. It speaks with absolute assurance, dogmatism, and finality. ...
/.../pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/iv it is a sure.htm

Concluding Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy
... scepticism, when he declines to tie himself to a system, when he says that he has
outgrown definitions, when he says that he disbelieves in finality, when, in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/xx concluding remarks on the.htm

Thesaurus
Finality (1 Occurrence)
... a settlement. 2. (n.) The relation of end or purpose to its means.
Multi-Version Concordance Finality (1 Occurrence). Romans 9:28 ...
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Punishment (417 Occurrences)
... The meaning "eternal" is confirmed by the use of equivalent expressions and of forms
of speech which convey in the strongest manner the idea of finality. ...
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Final (16 Occurrences)

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Everlasting (192 Occurrences)
... The meaning "eternal" is confirmed by the use of equivalent expressions and of forms
of speech which convey in the strongest manner the idea of finality. ...
/e/everlasting.htm - 68k

Finally (29 Occurrences)

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Authority (326 Occurrences)
... All its writers disclaim finality and look forward to a fuller revelation of the
mind of God in a day of Yahweh or a new covenant or a Messiah. ...
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Christianity
... of our day has no more difficulty than had the apostles in holding and establishing
what Principal Forsyth fitly calls "the superhistoric finality of Christ ...
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Religion (23 Occurrences)
... All its writers disclaim finality and look forward to a fuller revelation of the
mind of God in a day of Yahweh or a new covenant or a Messiah. ...
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Holy (1097 Occurrences)
... 3. Finality of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit: The question is often raised whether
or not the baptism of the Holy Spirit occurred once for all or is repeated ...
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Spirit (706 Occurrences)
... 3. Finality of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit: The question is often raised whether
or not the baptism of the Holy Spirit occurred once for all or is repeated ...
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Resources
What happens after death? | GotQuestions.org

How can I be prepared to die? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to shake the dust off your feet? | GotQuestions.org

Finality: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Finality (1 Occurrence)

Romans 9:28
for a matter He is finishing, and is cutting short in righteousness, because a matter cut short will the Lord do upon the land.
(See NIV)

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